Earlier this month, the New York Senate Standing Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering met to discuss the possibility of introducing online poker to the state. Sen. John Bonacic, who has introduced a poker-only bill, chaired the meeting, which by all accounts showed that gaming operators are interested, but that bringing online poker to the state will take time.
"The hearing on online poker licensing bill S. 5302 brought together many gaming interests," the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) said after the hearing. "While a diverse group, they all shared the view that Internet poker would be good for New York consumers, operators, and the state.