New York A06030 allows certain interactive poker games to be considered games of skill rather than games of luck.

New York A06030 amends the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law to allow certain interactive poker games to be considered games of skill rather than games of luck. The bill includes definitions, authorization, required safeguards and minimum standards, the scope of licensing review, and state tax implications. It also makes corresponding penal law amendments. The bill defines "authorized game" as Omaha Hold'em and Texas Hold'em poker, as well as any other poker game that the commission determines is the material equivalent of either of those.

New York A06030 allows certain interactive poker games to be considered games of skill rather than games of luck.

New York A06030 amends the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law to allow certain interactive poker games to be considered games of skill rather than games of luck. The bill includes definitions, authorization, required safeguards and minimum standards, the scope of licensing review, and state tax implications. It also makes corresponding penal law amendments. The bill defines "authorized game" as Omaha Hold'em and Texas Hold'em poker, as well as any other poker game that the commission determines is the material equivalent of either of those.