Gov. Kathy Hochul put the New York dual-currency sweepstakes ban into place last Friday, signing the bill to make it a law.

ALBANY — Six months ago, as the state’s legislative session was ending, Gov. Kathy Hochul said her team was “very engaged” in negotiations with the Seneca Nation of Indians on a new gaming compact.

Kathy Gilroy has crusaded against gambling in Illinois for decades, speaking out against casinos, illegal raffles and the recent wave of video poker cafes. As one of the most visible gaming opponents ...