The lobbying effort, which enabled the state to advance the timeline for the licenses, and to include them in this year’s budget, is spearheaded by Senator Joe Addabbo, an outspoken proponent of introducing more betting operators across New York State. The State Administration Is Looking Forward to the Added Revenue The establishments fortunate enough to receive one will gain the ability to introduce live dealers and host table games such as poker, roulette, and blackjack. Full-scale casinos are coming to New York, and the middling protests against this decision are unlikely to sway the state’s intention to give out three full licenses this year.