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 New York Court of Appeals held that parts B, C, and D of chapter 383 of the Laws of 2001 are constitutional, affirming the Governor’s authority to enter tribal‑state gaming compacts, upholding the video lottery terminal scheme and its revenue‑reinvestment provisions, and confirming the state’s participation in the Mega Millions multistate lottery. The decision reverses the Appellate Division’s declaration that part C was unconstitutional and modifies its order. Two dissenting opinions argue that part B and part C should be struck down.