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New York is on the brink of outlawing the black market for restaurant reservations with the passage of the Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act. This groundbreaking bill, if signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, will make New York the first state to tackle third-party bots that secure and resell reservations at popular dining establishments.
The legislation targets the unauthorized practice of using bots to book reservations, which are then sold at inflated prices, often leaving genuine customers struggling to secure dining spots. This move is designed to protect both restaurants. . .
