New York Sports Betting

Legal sports betting in New York officially went live on July 16, 2019. Online sports betting recently went live in New York on January 8, 2022. This page will give you all the details behind the bill that made sports betting legal and what you can expect in The Empire State.

New York Sportsbooks

The list of sportsbooks below, complete with address, are four of the options currently available to New York residents. The closest to New York City is, unfortunately, still over 100 miles away.

Nevertheless, at least New York residents have options, and if you live within a drive of these sportsbooks it may make for an entertaining way to spend an NFL Sunday.

New York Online Sportsbooks

Since mobile sports betting recently went live in New York, here is a list of the current sportsbooks in the Empire State along with their lucrative bonus offers:

Sportsbook	Our Grade	Promo Offer	Get Started
	9.8Out of 10	Up to:$1,000 Risk-Free Bet	Get Offer
	9.5Out of 10	Bet $1, Get $150	Get Offer
	9.2Out of 10	Up to:$2,000 in Risk-Free Bets	Get Offer
	8.7Out of 10	Bet $10, Get $200	Get Offer
	8.4Out of 10	Up to:$1,500 Deposit Bonus	Get Offer

New York State Sports Betting FAQs

The legal sports betting outlook for the state of New York changes on a seemingly daily basis. We try to address the majority of those questions with these FAQs.

Is sports betting legal in New York State?

Yes, sports betting was officially legalized in the state of New York on July 10, 2019 and the first bet was placed on July 16, 2019.

Is mobile sports betting legal in New York?

Yes, New York recently went live with legal mobile sports betting in January of 2022.

Can I bet on offshore books like Bovada and MyBookie?

No, both Bovada and MyBookie are illegal in the United States. Moreover, neither sportsbook has a positive reputation within the industry.

What is the legal age to bet on sports in New York?

The minimum age required to bet on sports in NY is set to 21.

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