J. Gary Pretlow is a member of the New York State Assembly, for the 87th district first elected in 1992. He is a Democrat. Prior to be elected to the ...
expects a slightly amended version of his initial March bill to pass in the senate within two weeks. New Yorks assembly house, however, has not yet introduced its own bill. He believes both the assemblys chairman, Gary Pretlow, and Governor Andrew Cuomo are in favor of legalizing sports gambling.
by the hour. The morning brought news that legislation legalizing the games had the blessing of the three leaders. Heastie then said his conference was still counting the votes for passage. After 6:30 p.m., Assembly sponsor Gary Pretlow, D-Mount Vernon, tweeted the bill was set for a vote on Friday.
Date: Jun 17, 2016
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Daily fantasy sports sites agree to stop taking bets in NY
J. Gary Pretlow, a Democratic state assemblyman who chairs a committee on racing and wagering, said lawmakers will draft legislation to legalize daily fantasy sports, likely after the state budget passes but before the session ends in June.
Assemblyman Racing Committee chairman Gary Pretlow, D-Yonkers, said the racinos' recent woes are indicative of a struggling gambling market across the nation. The Northeast is nearly saturated with 55 casinos, experts have said.
Date: Jun 07, 2014
Category: Business
Source: Google
State lawmakers OK deals on pensions, DNA data, districts
Supporting the measure were Democrats Sandra Galef of Ossining, Amy Paulin of Scarsdale, Gary Pretlow of Mount Vernon and Kenneth Zebrowski of New City and Republicans Robert Castelli of Goldens Bridge and Nancy Calhoun of Blooming Grove.
Although Bonacic said the Legislature must know in advance of a vote what the terms are, Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee Chairman Gary Pretlow, D-Mount Vernon, said the key is to first remove the constitutional ban on games of chance, and deal with issues such as casino locations later.