“Today is a victory for all those who want to see sports betting open, transparent and responsible,” said Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, who is a member of the New York State Assembly’s Racing & Wagering Committee. “Over the years the law has not stopped sports betting, instead it has created a 150 billion dollar industry that operates online, underground and offshore,” Santabarbara said. “Today’s decision brings sports betting out of the shadows and at a benefit to the taxpayers. It levels the playing field and gives states the freedom to create a responsible market for sports betting in a safe regulated manner,” Santabarbara added.