As Jake’s 58 prepares a $200 million expansion with double the slot machines, state gambling officials came to the Islandia casino Thursday to publicize programs to help problem gamblers. Experts said gambling addiction has increased in recent years in New York, coinciding with the opening of Jake’s 58 in 2017 and last year’s legalization of mobile sports betting in New York. In addition, state officials plan to license three new upstate land-based casinos by the end of the year, which could include one on Long Island. While they promote gambling…
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