New York
Sports Betting
New York launched online betting in January 2022 and quickly became the largest market in the US. The 51% tax rate is tied for highest with New Hampshire.
Sports Betting in New York
New York launched online betting in January 2022 and quickly became the largest market in the US. The 51% tax rate is tied for highest with New Hampshire.
Legal Status
Sports betting is fully legal in New York, including both retail and online/mobile wagering. The market is regulated by the New York State Gaming Commission. The minimum age to bet is 21, and bettors must be physically located within New York state lines to place a wager — residency is not required.
Tax and Regulation
New York taxes sports betting operators at 51% of adjusted gross revenue. The state has 9 licensed sportsbook operators serving the market. The first sportsbooks launched in Jan 2022.
How to Start Betting in New York
To place a legal sports bet in New York, you must (1) be at least 21 years old, (2) be physically located within the state (verified by geolocation), and (3) create an account with a licensed operator. Most major sportsbooks including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Caesars are available in most legal states — check the operator list specific to New York for the most current options.
Sportsbooks Available in New York
The following 9 sportsbooks are currently licensed and active in New York. All operators are regulated by the New York State Gaming Commission.
FanDuel
Market leader — New York Knicks partner
→DraftKings
New York Giants partner
→Caesars
Caesars Rewards
→BetMGM
Yankees and Nets partner
→Fanatics
FanCash rewards
→bet365
International markets
→ESPN BET
PENN Entertainment
→BetRivers
Rush Street Interactive
→Resorts World
Resorts World NYC partner
Other Legal US States
Explore sports betting guides for other US states where wagering is fully legal.