Do we still need OTBs?

Oct. 10, 2024 – The gambling landscape in New York has changed dramatically over the last two decades, which underscores the archaic nature of the state’s regional off-track betting organizations, which were set up more than 50 years ago to handle bets on horse racing. We talk with Bennett Liebman, a former top racing and wagering official in the Cuomo administration, about the role of OTBs and whether they should continue to exist.