ALBANY--New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers appeared to have locked in deals on a range of contentious matters that would pave the way for casino gaming, take a slice out of pension costs, expand the state's DNA data bank to include nearly every crime and redraw legislative lines in ways that would protect incumbents.

The deals are also expected to clear the way for the passage of the 2012-2013 budget. Here's how the agreements will shape key laws:

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