TLDR New York Senate Bill 10470 would ban mobile sports betting on all college campuses in the state Sportsbooks would be required to install geofencing technology to block bets placed from campus grounds Colleges would need to provide geographic data and updated maps to support the geofencing systems Operators would have until August 1, 2027 to comply if the bill passes The proposal is part of a broader wave of gambling reforms New York has pursued throughout 2026
A new bill in New York would ban mobile sports betting on every college campus in the state. Senate Bill 10470, filed by Sen. Andrew Gounardes, has been sent to the Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee for review.
The bill would prohibit licensed mobile sportsbooks from accepting bets placed by anyone physically located on college property. It adds a new section to the state’s racing and wagering law.
Under the proposal, operators and platform providers would not be allowed to “permit, accept, or facilitate” any sports bet originating from a campus. The restriction applies to all licensed mobile sportsbooks operating in New York.
How the Geofencing Requirement Would Work
To enforce the ban, sportsbooks would need to install geolocation and geofencing systems. These systems would have to detect campus boundaries accurately enough to block bets before they are processed.
Colleges would also play a role. Schools would be required to supply the state with their geographic data and updated campus maps so the technology can be properly calibrated.
The state’s gaming commission would write the rules around compliance and set civil penalties for any violations. Operators would have until August 1, 2027 to get the technology in place if the bill becomes law.
A companion bill is also moving through the Assembly. Assembly Bill 10526, introduced by Assemblymembers Rebecca