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🎙 Podcast #1 with Bill Pascrell III and Joseph P. Addabbo Jr, New York Senator Inaugural Podcast with NY State Senator Joe Addabbo. Discussing the latest gaming developments in the Empire State. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Introduction to the Senator 02:00 - iGaming, fixed horse racing, tax issues 05:40 - How long is it going to take to open NYC to iGaming? 09:23 - Why and how does legislation work for iGaming in the US? 12:36 - Pros & cons of legalizing iGaming in NYC 15:25 - The Downstate 3 casino license process 21:20 - Why & how the Senator got involved in iGaming 24:20 - What the iGaming industry needs to do better to speed up legalization in NYC ABOUT Joseph P. Addabbo Jr: Elected to the New York State Senate in 2008 after serving seven years in the New York City Council, State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. continues to proudly carry on the public service tradition of his father, Congressman Joseph P. Addabbo, Sr., who served 13 terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1960 to 1986. A lifelong resident of Queens, Senator Joe Addabbo represents the 15th Senatorial District encompassing the communities – in whole or in part – of Forest Hills, Glendale, Howard Beach, Kew Gardens, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ozone Park, Rego Park, Richmond Hill, South Ozone Park, Woodhaven, and Woodside. In the State Senate, Joe has continued to make constituent service a priority, just as he did as a representative of the 32nd New York City Council District, where he secured millions of dollars for infrastructure improvements, school technology, and senior and youth services. Through his Senate offices, Joe and his staff have assisted thousands of constituents with problems involving housing, health, transportation, taxes, public safety and many other issues, including efforts to aid local residents whose lives were so deeply affected by Hurricane Sandy in late October of 2012 and the Covid-19 pandemic. As a member of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force on Hurricane Sandy, Joe worked to help his community recover and rebuild from the devastating storm. As a member of the Senate, Joe is deeply concerned with the welfare of New Yorkers in all stages and walks of life. His legislative record, which includes bills he has introduced and supported, reflects Joe’s commitment to fighting on behalf of children, the elderly, families, working people, consumers and veterans. He has also devoted himself to efforts to protect the environment, create new jobs and economic opportunities for small businesses, provide tax relief for state residents, and improve transparency and accountability in New York’s government. _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Bill Pascrell III, Princeton Public Affairs Group Inc, and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Solutions. – Leading iGaming platform technology.