NY Gaming Commission Director Discusses Charitable Gaming Oversight

Stacy Harvey provides insight into the state's regulation of charitable gaming activities.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:31pm

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PoliticsNY has launched a new 'Inside Government' series featuring interviews with public officials shaping New York's racing, gaming and wagering landscape. In the inaugural edition, the publication spoke with Stacy Harvey, director of the New York State Gaming Commission's Division of Charitable Gaming, about her role in overseeing the state's regulations around charitable gaming activities.

Why it matters

Charitable gaming, including bingo, raffles and other fundraising events, is an important revenue source for many non-profit organizations in New York. However, these activities require careful oversight to ensure fairness and compliance with state laws. As the director of the Division of Charitable Gaming, Stacy Harvey plays a key role in setting the policies and enforcement around these regulated gaming activities.

The details

In the interview, Harvey discussed how her division works to balance supporting charitable causes while also protecting consumers and maintaining the integrity of charitable gaming. She outlined the division's responsibilities in licensing, auditing and investigating any issues that arise related to charitable gaming events across the state.

  • The 'Inside Government' series with PoliticsNY launched in April 2026.

The players

Stacy Harvey

Director of the New York State Gaming Commission's Division of Charitable Gaming.

New York State Gaming Commission

The state agency responsible for regulating all gaming activities, including charitable gaming, in New York.

PoliticsNY

A New York-focused political news publication that has launched an 'Inside Government' series featuring interviews with public officials.

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What they’re saying

“Our role is to make sure these charitable gaming activities are run fairly and that the proceeds are going to the intended causes, not being diverted for personal gain.”

— Stacy Harvey, Director, Division of Charitable Gaming

The takeaway

The oversight of charitable gaming in New York is an important but complex responsibility, requiring the Gaming Commission to carefully balance supporting non-profit fundraising efforts while also protecting consumers and maintaining the integrity of these regulated activities.