New York Court of Appeals
Joseph Dalton, Appellants-Respondents v. George Pataki, as Governor of the State of New York…
May 3, 20055 N.Y.3d 243
Summary
The Court held that parts B, C, and D of chapter 383 of the Laws of 2001 are constitutional, finding that the Governor may execute tribal‑state gaming compacts, that video lottery terminals constitute a lawful lottery, and that participation in the Mega Millions multistate lottery satisfies the constitutional requirement that net proceeds support education. The decision reverses the Appellate Division's declaration that part C was unconstitutional and affirms the lower court’s rulings on parts B and D. Separate dissenting opinions argue that part B is unconstitutional and that part C should remain invalid.