Every Active New York iGaming Bill in the 2026 Session
Three active bills in the New York Legislature would legalize online casino gaming if passed. All three have been referred to their respective Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committees. None have advanced to a floor vote. Here's the complete status of each bill.
Every Active New York iGaming Bill in the 2026 Session
Three active bills in the New York Legislature would legalize online casino gaming if passed. All three have been referred to their respective Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committees. None have advanced to a floor vote. Here's the complete status of each bill, who's behind it, and what needs to happen next.
Senate Bill S2614 — The Lead iGaming Bill
S2614 is the most comprehensive iGaming bill and the one most closely watched by the industry. Senator Addabbo, who chairs the Senate Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee, has introduced some version of this bill for four consecutive years.
What the bill would authorize:
Key financial terms:
Assembly Bill A6027 — The Companion Bill
A6027 is the Assembly companion to S2614. It mirrors the Senate bill's framework and would need to pass the Assembly as S2614 passes the Senate. Any differences between the two versions would be reconciled in conference before a final bill reaches the Governor.
Woerner serves as chair of the Assembly's Committee on Racing and Wagering, giving this bill a direct path to committee action if leadership prioritizes it.
Assembly Bill A5922 — The Consumer Protection Alternative
A5922 takes a different approach from the companion bills. While it would also legalize iGaming, it places stronger emphasis on consumer protections and responsible gambling provisions. Notably, it does not explicitly include authorization of online lottery sales.
Key differences from S2614/A6027:
Woerner has not publicly discussed why she filed a separate, additional iGaming bill. The existence of both A6027 and A5922 gives lawmakers options — they can advance the version that best aligns with the political consensus on consumer protection.
What Needs to Happen for Passage
For online casinos to become legal in New York, one of these bills must clear the following steps:
Realistic Timeline Assessment
Based on legislative calendar constraints and historical patterns:
For operator-by-operator launch predictions, see our expected operators analysis.
Key Players to Watch
What This Means for Future NY Live Dealer Players
When legislation does pass, live dealer games will be part of the package. Every active bill explicitly includes live dealer in the authorized game types. Evolution Gaming, which provides live dealer tables in every regulated U.S. state, will almost certainly serve the New York market.
The question isn't whether New York will get live dealer — it's when, and under what terms. The bills currently in play establish the framework. The political dynamics determine the timeline.
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NY iGaming Bill FAQ
Has any NY iGaming bill ever passed a committee vote?
No. In four years of introduction, no iGaming bill has advanced past the committee stage in either chamber. The bills have been referred to committee each year but have not received formal committee votes.
Is Governor Hochul for or against online casinos?
Governor Hochul has not publicly stated a position on iGaming legalization. She signed the sweepstakes casino ban in December 2025, which some interpret as openness to regulated alternatives. Senator Addabbo has said he hopes healthcare funding pressures will motivate executive engagement with iGaming.
What happened to previous years' iGaming bills?
Each prior bill died in committee when the legislative session ended. New York's legislative process requires bills to be reintroduced each new session. Addabbo has refiled substantively similar legislation each year since 2023.
Could online casinos be included in the state budget?
Theoretically yes, but iGaming was not included in Governor Hochul's 2026 budget proposal. Budget-related legislation has different procedural pathways and can move faster than standalone bills, but inclusion requires executive support that has not been signaled.
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No. In four years of introduction, no iGaming bill has advanced past the committee stage in either chamber. The bills have been referred to committee each year but have not received formal committee votes.
Governor Hochul has not publicly stated a position on iGaming legalization. She signed the sweepstakes casino ban in December 2025, which some interpret as openness to regulated alternatives.
Each prior bill died in committee when the legislative session ended. New York's legislative process requires bills to be reintroduced each new session. Addabbo has refiled similar legislation each year since 2023.
Theoretically yes, but iGaming was not included in Governor Hochul's 2026 budget proposal. Budget-related legislation has different procedural pathways and can move faster, but requires executive support.