Online Gambling in
New York
Online gambling in New York is finally here! Use this page to find out everything you need to know about online gambling in one of the most populated states in the US, New York!
Online gambling in New York is finally here! Use this page to find out everything you need to know about online gambling in one of the most populated states in the US, New York!
Online gambling launched in the Empire State on January 8th, 2022
Online sports betting: Legal ✅
Online casinos & poker: Not Legal ❌
Land-based casinos & sportsbooks: Legal ✅
Remote sign-up: Yes ✅
Legal online gambling since: January 8th, 2022
Legal NY gambling age: 21+
21+. Gambling problem? Call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369)
21+ only. New customers in AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA/MA/MD/MI/ NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Deposit required (min $10). Must place first real money Qualifying Wager (min $10) within 30 days. Qualifying wager must settle within 30 days of being placed. Qualifying wager returned as non-withdrawable bonus bets only if wager is settled as a loss. Maximum Bonus Bet $1,000. Bonus Bet expires 14 days after receipt. Full T’s and C’s apply, visit Caesars Sportsbook for more details.
Website: williamhill.com/us | Founded: 1996 |
Owner: Caesars Entertainment | Headquarters: Reno, Nevada |
BONUS OFFER | 10/10 ⭐ |
BETTING VARIETY | 8/10 ⭐ |
MOBILE EXPERIENCE | 10/10 ⭐ |
PAYMENT OPTIONS | 9/10 ⭐ |
BETTING EXPERIENCE | 9/10 ⭐ |
SUPPORT | 10/10 ⭐ |
SUMMARY | 10/10 ⭐ |
Available in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wyoming.
Read full reviewPlace a $5 Moneyline Wager and get $150 in Bonus Bets if Your Team Wins
21+. New customers only. Offer available in
AZ/CO/CT/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY. Minimum $10 first deposit required. Promotion bonus will be credited to your account within 72 hours settlement of Qualifying Wager as a win. First online real money wager only (minimum $5). Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expires in 14 days.
See full T&C at FanDuel.
Website: sportsbook.fanduel.com | Founded: 2009 |
Owner: Flutter Entertainment | Headquarters: New York City |
BONUS OFFER | 8/10 ⭐ |
BETTING VARIETY | 10/10 ⭐ |
MOBILE EXPERIENCE | 10/10 ⭐ |
PAYMENT OPTIONS | 10/10 ⭐ |
BETTING EXPERIENCE | 10/10 ⭐ |
SUPPORT | 8/10 ⭐ |
SUMMARY | 9/10 ⭐ |
Available in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Read full review21+. New customers only. AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Minimum $5 deposit. Bonus amount is equal to 20% of the deposit amount, not to exceed $1,000. Bonus funds will be awarded following play-through requirement of 25x the bonus amount: eg every $25 played on DFS/Sportsbook/Casino will release $1 in bonus funds. Play-through requirement must be met 90 days from the first deposit to receive maximum bonus. Full T's & C's apply, visit DraftKings Sportsbook for details.
Website: draftkings.com/sportsbook | Founded: 2012 |
Owner: Jason Robins | Headquarters: Boston |
BONUS OFFER | 8/10 ⭐ |
BETTING VARIETY | 9/10 ⭐ |
MOBILE EXPERIENCE | 10/10 ⭐ |
PAYMENT OPTIONS | 10/10 ⭐ |
BETTING EXPERIENCE | 9/10 ⭐ |
SUPPORT | 8/10 ⭐ |
SUMMARY | 10/10 ⭐ |
Available in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
21+. AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA/MD/MA/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/ VA/WV/WY only. Offer not available in DC/MS/NV/NY/PR. New customers only. Qualifying deposit (min $10) and first real money wager required. If qualifying bet settles as a loss, user is refunded 100% in non-withdrawable bonus bets up to $1,500. Full T&Cs can be found on betmgm.com.
Website: sports.nj.betmgm.com | Founded: 1986 |
Owner: MGM Resorts International | Headquarters: Paradise, Nevada |
BONUS OFFER | 8/10 ⭐ |
BETTING VARIETY | 9/10 ⭐ |
MOBILE EXPERIENCE | 9/10 ⭐ |
PAYMENT OPTIONS | 8/10 ⭐ |
BETTING EXPERIENCE | 8/10 ⭐ |
SUPPORT | 7/10 ⭐ |
SUMMARY | 9/10 ⭐ |
Available in Arizona, Colorado, Washington D.C., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Read full review21+. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369).
Online gambling is *finally* a reality in one of the most populated states in the United States, New York! Back in April 2021, the necessary legislation required to see online gambling come to the Empire State was passed, paving the way for online sports betting.
Online sports betting operators submitted their bids to request their respective licenses to operate in NY back in August 2021. After a few months of waiting and deliberating, the New York State Gaming Commission awarded nine separate licenses to an array of operators in November 2021.
The operators fortunate enough to receive a license in NY include some major betting companies such as DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Caesars Sportsbook, just to name a few.
While online sports betting is now permitted in New York, online casinos and poker will not be permitted under the law that legalizes internet gambling in New York. New Yorkers looking to play casino games will have to use one of the land-based casinos located in New York, and/or create an account with an online casino in New Jersey, where online casinos are legal.
Here's a quick run-down of some of the most frequently asked questions about online gambling in New York.
Yes. Online gambling in New York is live and legal as of January 8th, 2022!
21+. New York state law dictates that only people aged 21 and older (21+) are legally allowed to gamble and place real money wagers online.
January 8th, 2022.
NY online sports betting is ahead of the original goal to have online sports betting operating and fully functional in time for Super Bowl LVI, on February 13, 2021.
Yes. DraftKings is launching in New York on January 8th, 2022.
Visit our sports betting sites in New York page to find out which operators are coming to NY!
Yes, as long as you are betting responsibly and using a gambling site/sportsbook that is licensed and regulated by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC).
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS A GAMBLING PROBLEM, CALL 1-800-522-4700.
No. Online casinos are strictly forbidden under New York's online gambling laws.
The road to legal online gambling in New York has been a long and winding one.
Putting forth legislation to bring online gambling to one of the most populous states in the US, and then having it pass, was never going to be an easy task, in all fairness.
However, after a fair deal of back-and-forth negotiating, NY online gambling received legislative approval in April 2021.
Now that online sports betting in New York, as of January 8th, 2022, is live, let's take a look into what to expect when it comes to online gambling in New York.
The legislation passed back in April 2021 that will see online gambling come to New York was passed with the sole intent of bringing online sports betting to the Empire State.
Sports betting has been available in New York ever since in-person sportsbooks, located in a few select casinos throughout New York, opened for business back in 2019. However, online sports betting had to wait a few more years until it was given the green light by state legislators.
Fast forward to 2022, and nine different operators have been awarded licenses to operate in NY, with seven of those operators going live in NY just in time for Super Bowl LVI.
The main intent of New York's most recent gambling law was to solely introduce legal online sports betting, rather than legalizing online casino play as well.
Unfortunately, this means for those of you located in New York hoping for a legal online casino to use, you’ll have to visit one of the land-based casinos in New York or use any of the online casinos available in New Jersey.
Although there are no legal online casinos in New York yet, this may change in the future given the rate at which the legal online gambling landscape is constantly changing.
21+. Gambling problem? Call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369)
NY Status: LIVE
21+ only. New customers in AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA/MA/MD/MI/ NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Deposit required (min $10). Must place first real money Qualifying Wager (min $10) within 30 days. Qualifying wager must settle within 30 days of being placed. Qualifying wager returned as non-withdrawable bonus bets only if wager is settled as a loss. Maximum Bonus Bet $1,000. Bonus Bet expires 14 days after receipt. Full T’s and C’s apply, visit Caesars Sportsbook for more details.
NY Status: LIVE
21+. AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA/MD/MA/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/ VA/WV/WY only. Offer not available in DC/MS/NV/NY/PR. New customers only. Qualifying deposit (min $10) and first real money wager required. If qualifying bet settles as a loss, user is refunded 100% in non-withdrawable bonus bets up to $1,500. Full T&Cs can be found on betmgm.com.
NY Status: LIVE
Place a $5 Moneyline Wager and get $150 in Bonus Bets if Your Team Wins
21+. New customers only. Offer available in
AZ/CO/CT/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY. Minimum $10 first deposit required. Promotion bonus will be credited to your account within 72 hours settlement of Qualifying Wager as a win. First online real money wager only (minimum $5). Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expires in 14 days.
See full T&C at FanDuel.
NY Status: LIVE
21+. New customers only. AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Minimum $5 deposit. Bonus amount is equal to 20% of the deposit amount, not to exceed $1,000. Bonus funds will be awarded following play-through requirement of 25x the bonus amount: eg every $25 played on DFS/Sportsbook/Casino will release $1 in bonus funds. Play-through requirement must be met 90 days from the first deposit to receive maximum bonus. Full T's & C's apply, visit DraftKings Sportsbook for details.
NY Status: LIVE
21+. New customers only. CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/MD/MI/ NJ/NY/OH/PA/VA/WV. Must make a qualifying deposit (min $10) and place first real-money wager bets (minimum $0.50). If the first 10 cash bets (first bet per day for 10 consecutive days) on a fixed odds market loses, you will receive Bonus Bet(s) in the amount of the losing wager(s), up to $100 each. Full T&C apply, see sign up page for more info.
NY Status: LIVE
21+. New Customers Only. AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/VA/WV Must make a qualifying deposit of $10+ with claim code SPORTS. Must make qualifying cash wager with odds of -200 or greater. If the first qualifying wager settles as a loss, receive a non-withdrawable Bonus Bet equal to your stake, up to a maximum of $500 ($250 in CO/NJ, $100 in NY/OH/AZ/WV/IA). Full T's & C's apply, see BetRivers for more details.
NY Status: LIVE
21+. New customers only. Welcome offer varies by state. New customers only. Must opt-in to the promotion then make first deposit of $100+. Must place at least one qualifying wager of $100+ on any straight or parlay bet with odds of -120 or greater (-150 odd or greater in MA). Non-withdrawable Site Credits will be awarded when the qualifying wager settles as a win, loss, or push. New players in MA eligible to receive max $100 in Bet Credits. New players in NY eligible to receive max $5 in Bet Credits. New players in MI eligble to receive max $50 in Bet Credits and $50 in Casino Bonus. Full T's & C's apply, visit WynnBET for details.
NY Status: LIVE
NY only. 21+.
NY Status: LIVE
21+ CO/IL/IA/VA only.
In November 2021, nine online sports betting licenses were awarded by the NYSGC. This means there will eventually be a total of nine legal online gambling sites in New York.
Of those nine gambling sites, let's take a look at what we believe to be the best online gambling sites in New York!
How Do They Compare? | FanDuel Sportsbook | DraftKings Sportsbook | Caesars Sportsbook |
---|---|---|---|
Bonus offer | 8/10 | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Betting variety | 10/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Mobile experience | 10/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Payment Options | 10/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Betting experience | 10/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Customer Support | 8/10 | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Summary | 9/10 | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Looking to start gambling online? Great, just be sure to take advantage of the great welcome bonuses offered by online gambling companies when you sign-up for an account!
Let's take a look at the welcome bonuses offered by gambling companies in New York:
21+. Gambling problem? Call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369)
First Bet up to $1,000 on Caesars
21+ only. New customers in AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA/MA/MD/MI/ NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Deposit required (min $10). Must place first real money Qualifying Wager (min $10) within 30 days. Qualifying wager must settle within 30 days of being placed. Qualifying wager returned as non-withdrawable bonus bets only if wager is settled as a loss. Maximum Bonus Bet $1,000. Bonus Bet expires 14 days after receipt. Full T’s and C’s apply, visit Caesars Sportsbook for more details.
Get up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets
21+. AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA/MD/MA/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/ VA/WV/WY only. Offer not available in DC/MS/NV/NY/PR. New customers only. Qualifying deposit (min $10) and first real money wager required. If qualifying bet settles as a loss, user is refunded 100% in non-withdrawable bonus bets up to $1,500. Full T&Cs can be found on betmgm.com.
Bet $5, Win $150 in Bonus Bets
Place a $5 Moneyline Wager and get $150 in Bonus Bets if Your Team Wins
21+. New customers only. Offer available in
AZ/CO/CT/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY. Minimum $10 first deposit required. Promotion bonus will be credited to your account within 72 hours settlement of Qualifying Wager as a win. First online real money wager only (minimum $5). Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expires in 14 days.
See full T&C at FanDuel.
20% Deposit Bonus up to $1,000
21+. New customers only. AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Minimum $5 deposit. Bonus amount is equal to 20% of the deposit amount, not to exceed $1,000. Bonus funds will be awarded following play-through requirement of 25x the bonus amount: eg every $25 played on DFS/Sportsbook/Casino will release $1 in bonus funds. Play-through requirement must be met 90 days from the first deposit to receive maximum bonus. Full T's & C's apply, visit DraftKings Sportsbook for details.
Second Chance Bet up to $500
21+. New Customers Only. AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/VA/WV Must make a qualifying deposit of $10+ with claim code SPORTS. Must make qualifying cash wager with odds of -200 or greater. If the first qualifying wager settles as a loss, receive a non-withdrawable Bonus Bet equal to your stake, up to a maximum of $500 ($250 in CO/NJ, $100 in NY/OH/AZ/WV/IA). Full T's & C's apply, see BetRivers for more details.
Loyalty Program
21+ CO/IL/IA/VA only.
Online gambling in NY is now a reality with full-fledged mobile sports betting allowed.
Sports betting in NY has never been easier, now with your favorite sportsbook at your fingertips.
With the launch of online sports betting in New York on January 8th, 2022, mobile gambling in New York is now a reality!
Despite online sports betting now being fully legal in New York, online casinos and poker are still prohibited in New York under state law.
This means any legal mobile gambling in New York will be limited to solely sports betting.
For those interested in finding the best mobile gambling apps in NY, take a look at our top 3 online gambling apps in New York below.
FanDuel Sportsbook is one of our favourite NY sports betting apps
Although the exact sign-up process may slightly vary from operator to operator, they typically require the same information.
We've created a guide for you so you can know what to expect when registering for a new gambling site.
Pick from the list of gambling sites above, or visit our Sports Betting Sites in New York page to find the right betting site for you.
Once you've found one that you like, press one of the green 'CLAIM' or 'JOIN' buttons to make sure you don't miss out on your welcome offer on your way there.
After following all the steps to set up your account, you should now be ready to begin betting on your favorite sports!
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When PASPA (the federal ban on sports betting) was overturned in 2018, it left each state to decide and define its own rules and regulations regarding how sports betting would work in their respective states. In New York, the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) acts as the regulatory body that dictates the rules and regulations associated with any form of sports betting or online gambling in the Empire State.
New York State Gaming Commission is the regulatory body that controls all gambling in NY.
These are the key rules everyone should know about online gambling in NY:
NY sports betting is a case of when and not if, of that there is little doubt. But do you know how to go about wagering on your favorite sports team? The following are the different betting markets you’ll come across in your preferred sport.
A great wager to start with for its simplicity. All you need to do is call the winner of a game. The odds that are offered represent the team’s chance of winning, set by the bookie who will take into account form, team selection issues (injuries, suspensions) and are presented with a monetary value and either a positive or minus preceding it.
The team with a minus value are the favourites to win, the number indicating how much someone needs to wager in order to win $100. Naturally, backing the favourite will require you to stake more money for a significant profit.
The other team with its positive value, are the underdogs and not expected to win. Here, the odds indicate how much you can win from every $100 wagered. The lower probability of the underdog winning leaves high odds and means you needn’t stake as much for a favourable return.
Best for: NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, SOCCER
Similar to a Money Line bet in the sense you pick one of the two sides to come out on top. But this time, instead of picking an outright winner, you call the margin of victory. Games in which there is a huge gulf in talent between two teams often bring little value, making the money line too obvious and not worth playing. The point spread, a line set by the bookmaker, brings more value to said game.
As with the Money Line, the team assigned the negative value indicates who is expected to win. For example, let’s say Team A +22.5 and Team B - 22.5 points have the following point spreads (the .5 differentiates clearly between 22 points and 23 points).
If you bet on Team B, you require a winning margin of 23 points or more, to win the wager. A losing margin of 22 points or less, or a win, is needed for Team A to win the bet. This type of wager ensures the playing field is leveled out and brings value to a game that otherwise wouldn’t be there.
Best for: NFL & NBA
This wager comes away from the scenario of betting on a winner entirely to focus on the combined score of both teams and whether it falls Over or Under a set line.
If the line is 66 points for instance, and you feel the game’s score will equate to a total that exceeds 66, then you’d bet Over (the line).
If you think the sides involved may err on the side of caution and play out a more defensive affair resulting in a combined score of less than 66, then you would bet Under.
Best for: NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB
This kind of bet sees you lay money on the final outcome of an event and tends to be played well in advance of it starting, with the view to winning a substantial amount should your prediction come right.
Typically, the market which yields the most interest is the winner of a league championship or tournament. But you can also bet on teams to finish in the playoffs, end up being demoted, or even the two teams to make the Super Bowl.
Futures can be applied to almost any competition across all of the major leagues and have been known to produce sizeable sums come the season’s end. Just make sure you don’t lose your bet slip in between!
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