Rivers Casino and Resort Schenectady has backed the New York State Gaming Commission’s public release of regulations to legalise sports betting in New York state.

The regulations to authorise and regulate the conduct of sports wagering at the four commercial casinos licensed by the Gaming Commission, including Rivers Casino, are now open for public comment until May 20.

Rivers Schenectady acting general manager Justin Moore said: “We’re extremely pleased that sports betting regulations have been released for public comment and are looking forward to introducing one of the first licensed sports books in the state of New York.

“It’s very exciting to be able to bring sports fans and sports bettors into the casino to place legal wagers for the first time.”