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Welcome to FindLaw’s New York Gambling & Lottery Laws Center. New York laws on gambling and lotteries regulate (and in some cases prohibit) activities such as casino gaming, horse racing, and dog racing. These laws also dictate the manner in which state lottery revenues are distributed. Horse racing has a long history in the Empire State, and there are specific statutes on the books as to what kind of racing or harness racing is legal. The lottery is also big business in New York, and there are laws on distribution of prize winnings and garnishment rules on winnings. Click on the links below for state-specific gambling and lotteries laws.
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New York Gambling Laws
Laws governing the manner in which people in New York may legally gamble, such as on horse tracks or tribal land, with information about the types of games allowed and other matters.
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New York State Lottery Laws
The details of New York laws governing the organization and function of state-sponsored lotteries, such as the requirements for how lottery revenue is distributed and time limits for claiming prizes.
New York Gambling and Lottery Law Articles
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