Notable presentations at the upcoming Sports Betting USA in November will include Senator Joseph Addabbo and Assemblyman J Gary Pretlow, it has been announced.

The event, set for New York’s Metropolitan West on November 5-6 is gathering momentum as organiser Clarion Events lines up some big names for the Investment and Regulation Forum.

Joseph Addabbo is chairman of the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering, while Assemblyman Pretlow is a member of the New York State Assembly.

They will cover "Sports betting: where do we stand with mobile?" This is a serious question for the two politicians as New York’s first sports betting lounges are now up and running, but it is only offered at upstate New York casinos, well away from the big city. Now there is a growing pressure for sports betting to be made more accessible.