Tyler A. McNeil in the Daily Gazette reports that Rep. Paul Tonko wants to ban all electronic and online sports gambling advertising. But since a total ban may not pass Congress, Tonko says, “We’re open to any discussion.... You know, I don’t want to reject any kind of thoughts people would have on this, but our intent is to really address that targeting, the tremendous outlay of advertising, the targeting and the potential damage.” In 2018 the U.S. Supreme Court allowed sports betting in most parts of the country, and in 2019 New York voted to allowed bets and online sports betting began in the state last year. Tonko, who represents Albany County and the rest of the 20th Congressional District, is concerned about sports betting websites targeting gambling addicts. In 2021, the National Gambling Helpline Network experienced a 45 percent annual increase in calls. Where will Tonko get support for his measure. Locally, Democrat Assemblyperson Angelo Santabarbara of Rotterdam, said, “Sports gambling regulation is a state issue and decisions should be made here in New York State and not in Washington.... The State Assembly’s Racing and Wagering Committee worked hard to include many safeguards in the enacting legislation.” Republican Congressperson Elise Stefanik didn’t respond to a request for comment on the issue. The American Gaming Association calls Tonko’s bill unconstitutional. New York State took in $909 million in tax- and licensing fee-based revenue from mobile sports betting in 2022. Read the full story in the Daily Gazette.