“Over the years the law had not stopped sports betting, instead it has created a 150 billion dollar industry that operates online, underground and offshore. Today sports betting comes out of the shadows and becomes open and transparent. Last year’s landmark Supreme Court decision paved the way for New York State to create a responsible market for sports betting in a safe regulated manner. Rivers Casino Schenectady is now officially home to the first operating sports book in New York State with the first wagers being made on sports teams. Sports betting not only keeps New York competitive with other states, but also brings more jobs, economic development and tourism, and the additional revenue to the state makes it a win-win.”