MOUNT HOPE, N.Y.–New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is weighing measures to curb underage online gambling and restrict the use of AI by sports betting operators to target customers, part of a broader push to strengthen online safety and protect at-risk gamblers.
This comes after the governor directed the New York State Gaming Commission in early January to draw up measures aimed at preventing young people from accessing betting apps or accounts, and to explore using new technology to identify and support those who may need help with gambling addiction.
“Mobile sports wagering is everywhere, enticing everyone—including our youth—to place bets without fully considering the consequences,” Hochul said in a March 30 statement. “We need strong regulatory safeguards to prevent those under 21 from gambling, keep artificial intelligence from preying on gamblers, and require sports wagering operators take real action if one of their customers is showing signs of gambling harm.”…