Updated January 25, 2022
Legal mobile sports betting is live in New York, bringing online sports betting to The Empire State.
In-person betting has been legal in New York since 2019, but now eager bettors and sports fans no longer need to travel to a brick-and-mortar casino to place their wagers. Five major sportsbooks are now live online – DraftKings, FanDuel, BetRivers, Caesars and PointsBet – with additional other operators approved to launch in the coming days.
As always, we’ve got you covered with all the news and promotions you need to get started with mobile sports betting in New York.
PointsBet New York LLC launches
On January 24, PointsBet became the fifth, regulated online sportsbook to go live in New York. The innovative sportsbook is now operating in nine different states.
The launch comes on the heels of PointsBet introducing a fantastic “Always On” live betting product for in-play wagers.
If you’re interested in checking out the site for yourself, sign up here and use PointsBet promo code 2FREEBETS to get two risk-free bets worth up to $2,000.
DraftKings Sportsbook Joins DFS Product in NY
The DraftKings New York platform now includes both a sportsbook as well as the existing daily fantasy product. The mobile app is live and taking bets for all customers over the age of 21.
If you’ve read our DraftKings review, you know we’re not just partners with, but also big fans of the igaming giant. The DraftKings mobile sports betting app is the same in New York as it is in other states, providing a clean, unified experience for bettors of any level. Residents of neighboring states that also have legal online sports betting, such as New Jersey and Pennsylvania, won’t have to download different apps when traveling across state lines either.
If you’re interested in getting started with DraftKings NY sportsbook, sign up here and claim a deposit bonus up to $1,000 with your first real-money entry.
Legal online sports betting is finally live in New York! Join DraftKings and get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 with your first deposit.
Who can bet on sports in NY?
Both in-person and online sports betting are available for anyone over the legal age of 21. This applies at all casinos and mobile apps.
Sports betting has slowly become legal on a state-by-state basis since 2018, when the Supreme Court overturned a federal ban on gambling on sports.
What are the best online sportsbooks in NY?
While only four sportsbooks are currently live in New York, five additional sports betting apps have been approved to launch in the state. These include Bally’s, BetMGM, WynnBet, Resorts and our friends at PointsBet.
We’ll keep this article updated as additional mobile sportsbooks go live in NY. Check back soon! In the meantime, our current preferred partner is DraftKings.
How to get started betting on sports in NY
New to sports betting? We’ve got you covered!
Here are a few steps you should take as you start your sports betting adventures:
- Pick a sportsbook – You obviously need to be a member of a legal NY sportsbook before you can place your first wager. Join DraftKings now or see our full list of best places to bet on sports online.
- Make a deposit (and claim your free bonus!) – All major sportsbooks offer generous bonuses and promotions for new members. These freebies almost always are triggered when you make your first deposit in your account. It’s free money – use it to start building your bankroll!
- Place your bets – We encourage our readers to follow two basic rules when betting on sports. The first is to never bet more than you can afford to lose. The second is to keep it fun. We all hope to make money betting on sports, but we’re all going to lose some bets along the way. Be sure to manage your bankroll so you can ride the ups and downs – and eventually push the “ups” higher and higher over time!
- Enjoy the games!
Of course, if there were a #5, it’d be “Use picks and analysis to your advantage.” This is exactly why we’re here! All of our sports betting picks, tips and strategy articles are free.
Check our site often and follow us on Twitter. Give us a shout if you have questions or we can help you on your sports betting adventures.
Welcome to the legal sports betting universe, New York! We’re thrilled to have you onboard.
