Proposed Legislative Amendment on Casino Gambling
Amendment Purpose:
Amend the Constitutional Provisions Regarding Casino Gambling Summary of Amendment:
Authorizes the conducting of casino gambling upon premises licensed to conduct both horse race meetings and pari-mutuel wagering; provides for the regulation of such gambling by the legislature.
Authorizes a lottery game for the support and assistance of wartime veterans.
Authorizes gambling on professional sporting events.
Authorizes casino gambling in certain cities and counties of the state; authorizes the use of electronic games of chance and slot machines upon the premises of certain horse racing tracks in certain instances.
Authorizes casino gambling in counties of Erie, Greene, Sullivan and, the city of Niagara Falls and the Rockaway Peninsula.
Authorizes casino gambling statewide under certain conditions.
