New York State Senate Examines Online Poker New York State Senate Examines Online Poker
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Key Takeaways
  • For the most part, the speakers that were invited to testify at the hearing were pro online poker.
  • There was no one debating whether the technology was sufficient enough to protect consumers or enforce geographical boundaries.
  • The consensus of the witnesses was that online gaming does not pose a threat to land-based gaming.

The New York Senate Standing Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the future of online poker in the Empire State.