New York legal term
Casino gaming in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Casino gaming” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New York criminal code.
What does “Casino gaming” mean in New York criminal law?
"Casino gaming" means games authorized to be played pursuant to a license granted under article thirteen of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law or by federally recognized Indian nations or tribes pursuant to a gaming compact reached in accordance with the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, Pub. (N.Y. Penal Law § 225.00)
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