New York state senator John Bonacic (R) has introduced draft bill S6913, which would legalise internet poker in the state.
The legislation would allow the state to license 10 operators to offer virtual poker games. Operators would be required to pay $10m in licensing fees and taxes of 15 per cent of gross revenues.
“I don't intend to push this this year, but we need to start a discussion,” said Bonacic (pictured), who chairs the senate committee on racing, wagering and gaming.
He added that he wants to understand how four privately owned casinos authorised by voters will change the state's gambling market before looking to legalise online gambling.
