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A 9146

Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators from providing counseling, therapy, and treatment services for bettors in New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carrie Woerner

NY mobile wagering operators are barred from offering counseling, therapy, or treatment to bettors; mental health care must be provided by licensed NY providers.

REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING
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Bill Summary · A 9146

Bill A 9146 — Summary

Overview

Bill A 9146 would prohibit mobile sports wagering operators from providing counseling, therapy, and treatment services for bettors in New York. The measure is currently in the early stage of consideration, having been introduced on October 17, 2025 and referred to the Racing and Wagering committee. Carrie Woerner is listed as the primary sponsor.

Purpose and intent

  • Establishes a prohibition on mobile sports wagering operators offering counseling, therapy, or treatment services to bettors within New York.
  • Aims to ensure mental health services related to gambling are delivered through appropriate licensed health providers rather than by wagering platform operators.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • Prohibition: Operators licensed to conduct mobile sports wagering in New York would not be allowed to provide counseling, therapy, or treatment services to bettors.
  • Scope: The prohibition appears to apply to bettors located in New York and to mobile wagering operations conducted within the state. Specific definitions and geographic boundaries would be set in the bill’s text.
  • Textual details to be determined: Precise definitions of “counseling,” “therapy,” and “treatment services”; enforcement mechanisms; penalties for violations; and any exemptions or transitional provisions would be articulated in the bill and accompanying analyses.

Affected Parties

  • Mobile sports wagering operators licensed to offer wagering in New York.
  • Bettors using mobile wagering platforms who are located in New York.
  • Health and mental health professionals and treatment providers who might otherwise engage with operators to offer services.
  • State regulators responsible for gaming and health-fraud enforcement (enforcement details to be specified).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: October 17, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Racing and Wagering (no further actions listed in the provided information).
  • Possible next steps: Committee review, potential amendments, and floor consideration, depending on committee action and legislative scheduling.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Carrie Woerner.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Operators would need to adjust any existing or proposed programs that offer counseling or related services to bettors.
  • Bettors seeking mental health support related to gambling would rely on licensed healthcare providers rather than operator-based services.
  • The bill would require regulatory clarity on definitions, enforcement, and penalties once the full text is released.
  • The timeline for movement beyond the Racing and Wagering committee is currently uncertain.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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