NY J01707

Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with National Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Cites OASAS survey finding that 5% of New York adults (668,000 individuals) exhibited problem gambling behaviors within the past year

Notes that 10% of seventh through twelfth grade students (140,000 students) showed signs of problem gambling, with 10% of those needing treatment

Highlights the growth of mobile sports betting in New York, which has generated over $1.55 billion in state tax revenue

Calls for increased public awareness of problem gambling and availability of prevention, treatment, and recovery services