New York sports betting is getting closer to reality, as the state Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee has unanimously voted to advance a bill that would legalize in-person and mobile gambling in the state. Introduced in January by Senator Joseph Addabbo, Senate Bill 17 passed the Committee by a vote of 6-0 and will now progress forward to the Senate Finance Committee for further debate. Should the bill come into law, there would be two different tax rates for the type of bets placed in New York. casinos that secure a license would pay tax at 8.5% on gross…