In a statement to Casino.org, Pat McKenna, senior director of communications for the New York Racing Association (NYRA) said the organization that operates thoroughbred racing at Aqueduct, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course supports Addabbo’s bill.
“Allowing horse racing content and wagering to coexist within the mobile sports betting marketplace would grow the sport in New York, deepen the industry’s economic impact and attract new fans,” McKenna said. “It would expand consumer choice by placing premium horse racing content on the same mobile shelf as other professional sports, which would generate $1 billion or more in additional gaming revenue for New York State.”