What types of liquor licenses are issued in New York?

New York issues multiple license classes through its state liquor control agency. Common types include retail licenses for bars and restaurants, package liquor stores, breweries, and special event permits. Each municipality can also set local license categories with additional restrictions.

What are video gaming terminals?

Video gaming terminals (VGTs) are electronic gambling machines licensed by state gaming boards. Eligible establishments (bars, restaurants, truck stops, fraternal organizations) may operate terminals depending on state law. Revenue is typically split between the establishment, terminal operator, and state/local government.

How is gaming revenue distributed?

Net terminal income (after payouts to players) is typically split between the state, local municipality, terminal operator, and the licensed establishment. The exact split varies by state. Municipalities also collect license fees.

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188Grocery Store

153Restaurant

148Food & Beverage Business

94Additional Bar

58Additional bar- legitimate theater

47Additional Bar-Seasonal

46Liquor Store

35Restaurant

35Food & Beverage Business

28Temporary retail

26Club

22Catering Establishment

19Grocery Store

16Additional bar- ball park, race track, etc

14Hotel

12Micro-Brewer

7Drug Store

7Summer Vessel

5Farm Brewer

5Summer Food & beverage business

5Restaurant Brewer

4Distiller Class D (Farm Distiller)

3Wholesale Beer (Retail)

3Wholesale Wine

3Distiller Class A-1 (Micro-distiller)

3Distiller Class B-1 (Micro-rectifier)

3Cabaret

2Importer

2Farm Cidery

2Wine Store

2Outdoor Athletic Fields and Stadiums

2Legitimate theatre

1Cider Producer

1Wholesale Liquor

1Mead Producer

1Farm Meadery

1Winery

1Farm winery

1Special Farm Winery

1Food & Beverage Business

1Club

1Summer Food & Beverage Business

1Bed & Breakfast

1Night Club

1Bottle Club

1Combined Craft Status

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