When New York passed a wave of new gun-control laws in January, it outlawed a type of assault rifle made just over an hour's drive from the state capital.

For the week leading up to the Belmont Stakes, WNYC is partnering with the Innovation Trail,  WEKU and Louisville Public Media to explore how technology is changing the horse racing industry. This is part one of a four-part series.

There is one sure bet about gambling in New York state: what is and isn't legal can be a little murky.