New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8724: Prohibits use of gift certificates, open loop gift certificates, and e-wallets for mobile sports wagering
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 8724 is a bill introduced in the New York House on June 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits use of gift certificates, open loop gift certificates, and e-wallets for mobile sports wagering. Primary sponsor: Phil Steck (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators from enabling or otherwise permitting authorized sports bettors to deposit or withdraw funds to or from their account through gift certificates, open loop gift certificates, or e-wallets.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 2 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Steck | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
| Keith Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 12 |
| Scott Gray | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 116 |
| Andrew Hevesi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Alicia Hyndman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| John McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Dave McDonough | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING
- REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING