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    New York State Gaming Commission

    New York State Gaming Commission is the official governing body that oversees casino gaming, charitable gaming, horse racing, the lottery and video lottery terminals in New York State. It was formed on February 1, 2013, and is based in Schenectady.

    Key facts

    Formed
    February 1, 2013, upon the merger of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board and the New York Lotterysource
    Headquarters
    Schenectadysource
    Parent body
    New York State Executive Departmentsource
    First New York City casino licenses
    On December 15, 2025, the Commission granted the first three gaming licenses for proposed full-service casinos in New York Citysource

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