To the Editor:
It’s a great and historic day in New York for sports bettors. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s plan, which I supported when announced in January, will be in the 2021-22 state budget.

The governor’s plan will bring in $500 million in revenue to New York State that is currently going to other states like New Jersey and Pennsylvania. These states have had mobile sports betting since 2017.

The four casino operators will have skins [affiliated and third-party brands that partner with land-based casinos to create gambling websites] affiliated at their establishments.

This is a win-win for New York State taxpayers and Rivers Casino.

After years of fighting for mobile sports betting, I take great pride in its becoming a reality. 

Gary A. Greenberg

New Baltimore

Editor’s note: Gary A. Greenberg is a shareholder in Vernon Downs Casino Hotel New Baltimore. Last November, Greenberg, a Democrat, ran an unsuccessful write-in campaign to represent the 46th State Senate District.