NY Sports Betting: Best Sites & Apps | April 2025

• Retail partner: N/A

• Online launch date: February 29, 2024

BetMGM NY

• Retail partner: Madison Square Garden

• Online launch date: January 17, 2022

Caesars NY

• Retail partner: Point Place, Turning Stone, Yellow Brick Road Resort & Casino

• Online launch date: January 8, 2022

Other NY Sports Betting Online Sportsbooks

Here's some other online sportsbooks available for users in New York. 

DraftKings NY

• Retail partner: Del Lago Resort & Casino

• Online launch date: January 8, 2022

Bally Bet NY

• Retail partner: New York Yankees

• Online launch date: November 15, 2023

Resorts World NY

• Retail partner: Resorts World Catskills

• Online launch date: March 3, 2022

FanDuel NY

• Retail partner: Tioga Downs Casino Resort

• Online launch date: January 8, 2022

ESPN BET NY

• Retail partner: Online-only License

• Online launch date: September 27, 2024

NY Sports Betting Land-Based Operators

Today there are 11 retail sportsbooks across New York with seven upstate casinos on tribal lands and four inside commercial casinos.

Although the plans for Empire City Casino's remodeling in a new partnership with MGM Resorts International have been introduced, the venue hasn't yet been granted a commercial casino license to begin legal sports betting preparations.

Here's all the information on the legal wagering options across the state.

Rivers Casino Schenectady

• Location: Schenectady

• Retail Launch Date: July 16, 2019

Tioga Downs

• Location: Nichols

• Retail Launch Date: July 19, 2019

Turning Stone Resort & Casino

• Location: Verona

• Retail Launch Date: August 1, 2019

Point Place Casino

• Location: Bridgeport

• Retail Launch Date: August 1, 2019

Del Lago Resort & Casino

• Location: Waterloo

• Retail Launch Date: August 23, 2019

Yellow Brick Road Casino

• Location: Chittenago

• Retail Launch Date: September 4, 2019

Resorts World Catskills

• Location: Monticello

• Retail Launch Date: September 5, 2019

Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino

• Location: Buffalo

• Retail Launch Date: December 13, 2019

Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino

• Location: Salamanca

• Retail Launch Date: December 17, 2019

Seneca Niagara Casino

• Location: Niagara Falls

• Retail Launch Date: December 27, 2019

Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort

• Location: Hogansburg

• Retail Launch Date: January 22, 2020

Empire City Casino

• Location: Yonkers

• Retail Launch Date: TBA

Professional Sports Teams to Bet on in NY

New York is home to one of the most vibrant professional sports markets in the nation. There's multiple professional franchises for the MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLS.

Let's take a look at the professional teams located in the Empire State.

Baseball

New York Mets: The Mets, officially partnered with Caesars Sportsbook, are often a talent powerhouse when it comes to the bullpen. The partnered online sportsbook provides alternative run lines and total runs betting markets for each game, along with innings bets, home runs, pitching and other prop bets. Bettors can also can place wagers on the final score as late as five innings into the game.

New York Yankees: The Yankees have a star-studded history of baseball legends and World Series wins and are often a target prospect for bettors in New York. The Pinstripes are officially partnered with FanDuel Sportsbook and BallyBet, which offer bets on moneylines, run lines, total runs, hits, RBIs, strikeouts, same game parlays, futures markets and many more.

Football

New York Giants: There are several wagering options for all NFL games and there are even more ways to win when betting on the New York Giants. DraftKings Sportsbook is the official sports betting partner of the team, but BetMGM also offers great bonuses for NFL fans.

New York Jets: Although feeling enthusiastic for football season as a Jets fan isn't easy, there are a variety of wagering options throughout the season on multiple online sportsbooks such as player prop bets, final division standings and much more.

Buffalo Bills: The Bills have risen into a league contender over the past five years and are on track to continue dominating in the AFC East. FanDuel Sportsbook and Caesars Sportsbook recently signed deals to become the official sports betting partners in Buffalo, which both offer various player props among other wagers.

Basketball

New York Knicks: BetMGM is the official betting partner with the Knicks, who play at Madison Square Garden. As the Knicks look to make a playoff run in 2024, the sportsbook offers diverse promotions on their games.

Brooklyn Nets: The Nets aren't officially partnered with an online sportsbook that's available in the state. Yet they've recently had some of the league's most popular players on their roster. Some popular wagers from diehard fans might be on futures bets such as winning the Eastern Conference or even making it to the NBA Finals in search of the team's first title.

New York Liberty: There are abundant wagers and promotions available to place on the Liberty. The franchise is officially partnered with FanDuel Sportsbook and will aim to make another run at the WNBA Finals after losing the title to the Las Vegas Aces last season.

Hockey

New York Islanders: The Islanders are also partnered with an out-of-state sportsbook, but have continued the fight to the top of the Metropolitan Division since relocating to UBS Arena in 2021. Many of the top in-state online sportsbooks offer puck lines, total goal lines and player props.

New York Rangers: BetMGM is officially partnered with both teams based in MSG offering generous promotions for each game.

Buffalo Sabres: FanDuel Sportsbook is the official sports betting partner of the Sabres.

Soccer

New York Red Bulls: There are various promotions available and potential wagering options for the Red Bulls this season. DraftKings' most popular wagers include game lines, props, team props and much more.

New York City FC: Any bettor looking to wager on the NYCFC has a variety of options for placing a wager. Many of the top online sportsbooks offer bets on team futures and player futures as well as moneylines and prop bets.

Collegiate Sports Teams to Bet on in NY

New York is home to several Division I collegiate teams across different sports including St. Johns, Syracuse, Hofstra, Buffalo, Army and many more.

However, there are restrictions that prohibit sports betting wagers on any in state teams. Similarly to New Jersey, New York sports betting also prohibits betting on games hosted within the state.

The following NY schools have both strong basketball and football teams, but they're prohibited to be wagered on in-state. It's also prohibited to place wagers on any player props in college sports, including touchdowns scored or points made.

There are no exceptions to the restrictions even if they land a spot at any bowl games hosted in the state or in the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden.

Division 1

• Albany Great Danes (America East Conference)

• Army Black Knights (Patriot League)

• Binghamton Bearcats (America East Conference)

• University of Buffalo Bulls (Mid-American Conference)

• Canisius Golden Griffins (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)

• Colgate Raiders (Patriot League)

• Columbia Lions (Ivy League)

• Cornell Big Red (Ivy League)

• Fordham Rams (Atlantic 10)

• Hofstra Pride (Colonial Athletic Association)

• Iona Gaels (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)

• LIU Sharks (Northeast Conference)

• Manhattan Jaspers (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)

• Marist Red Foxes (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)

• Niagara Purple Eagles (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)

• St. Bonaventure Bonnies (Atlantic 10)

• St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (Northeast Conference)

• St. John’s Red Storm (Big East)

• Siena Saints (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)

• Stony Brook Seawolves (Colonial Athletic Association)

• Syracuse Orange (Atlantic Coast Conference)

• Wagner Seahawks (Northeast Conference)

NY Sports Team Futures

The plentiful variety of teams across the Empire State makes the future of sports betting appear very bright. Multiple professional teams are on the brink of making a championship run while others are fighting to stay in the mix.

Bettors have a shot at taking advantage of promotions to easily generate winnings with team partnerships and increasing wagering options.

NY Sports Betting Banking Options

New York gamblers have access to a variety of platforms needed for both depositing and withdrawing funds to place a wager.

Here's a few examples of options for depositing and withdrawing funds needed for sports betting in NYS.

• PayPal: Available through most platforms, anyone can make deposits and withdrawals with a connected account.

• Credit/Debit Card: Bettors might find it easiest to deposit funds using a credit or debit card to fund your account, but this method does not allow bettors to withdraw.

• ACH/eCheck (VIP Preferred): VIP Preferred is a third-party online check processor and online wallet, and is a secure way to make payments or receive withdrawals from your checking account to/from an online sports betting account.

• Online Banking: Simply log into your online bank account through the sportsbook for both deposits and withdrawals.

• Play+ Card: The Play+ card is a prepaid card service offered by many online sportsbooks that works just like a regular debit card at most merchants. If your credit/debit card is denied by your bank when attempting to deposit, this might be the next best option.

• Skrill: Skrill, like PayPal, is another third-party online wallet and payment processor.

• PayNearMe: PayNearMe is an in-person service sometimes offered at local merchants, which enables users to visit locations like 7-Eleven, CVS, and more, to make deposits to their account.

• Cash at Cage: If your preferred online sportsbook is partnered with a casino location, you're able to do your banking there in-person.

Who Can Legally Bet on Sports in New York

Anyone can get started on New York sports betting sites or place sports wagers at designated land-based sportsbooks, as long as all the legal requirements are met.

There are a few roadblocks that can limit potential NYS sports bettors including age restriction and geolocation verification. But there are a plethora of options to place wagers for those who easily pass through the legal obstacles.

Age Restriction

The NYSGC explains that any prospective bettor must be over 21 years old to place a legal wager in any in-state online and mobile sportsbooks as well as land-based sportsbooks.

To sign up for any New York sportsbook, bettors are also required to provide personal details, including your name, date of birth, address, phone number, email address and the last four digits of your social security number.

Geolocation & Physical Location

In order to place an online and/or mobile wager in New York, any potential sports bettors must have their location turned on and be physically within state lines. To ensure all geo-location requirements are met, NYS utilizes the software GeoComply to track data regarding new accounts, unique users, and geolocation fraud detection.

Mobile Sportsbooks

There are many mobile and online sportsbooks available for online wagering in New York. Many of the top online sportsbooks have mobile applications available that can be easily accessed through a mobile smartphone, computer or tablet.

Some of the top options include DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Caesars Sportsbook.

Online and mobile bettors also have the option of making multiple accounts across different sportsbooks. This will optimize odds and grant more variety in choices like player prop bets and promotional offers.

How to Start Betting in NY

With the increasing variety of options for bettors, it's become more accessible than ever to start sports betting in New York. There are several land-based operators across the upstate area as well as several online sportsbooks that accept wagers of all kinds.

Here's a step-by-step process on how to get started and place a wager:

Select a Sportsbook

Deciding on an online sportsbook can be very easy for prospective bettors, as long as they're equipped with accurate information. Many of the top online sportsbooks offer generous promotions for new users and a variety of options for placing wagers.

While land-based sportsbook operators don't offer as many promotions, in-person banking is easily available in order to place wagers.

Register Online

Once the bettor selects the optimal sportsbook suited to their needs, registering through the platform is the next step in the sports betting process.

The bettor must provide personal information on the registration forms which includes full name, email, address, birthdate and the last four digits of your social security number.

Claim a Bonus Offer

Many sportsbooks have a sign-up bonus bet available upon creating an account through the online platform. There are more ways to earn free bets such as a second chance bet and bonus wager as the bettor experiments with the site and betting methods.

• Deposit Bonus: This promotion typically offers bettors bonus funds for new users through site credits. If a sportsbook offers a 50% match on the bettor's first $100 deposit, the platform would automatically input $50 into online credits that can be used for any type of bet.

• Second Chance Bonus Bet: This promotion is frequently offered to new registrants on mobile and online sportsbooks. The promotion offers a single bonus bet if the player’s first wager loses.

  For example, if a newly registered bettor chooses to place a $50 bet and loses, they will receive their initial stake back ($50).

  However, if the bet wins, the wagerer will receive their stake plus winnings. The bet can be placed on any sport in any market but must be used in one shot unless smaller increments are provided.

• Bonus Bets: Bonus bets are site credits issued to users. It's very common among the top online sportsbooks to encourage brand loyalty and encourage more deposits.

Choose a Bet

New York bettors have a variety of options for placing wagers. The most common betting types available are on the spread, over/under total, moneyline, prop bets, futures, teasers and live betting.

Deposit Funds

Once an account is created through an online sportsbook, all registered players must add real money funds to their New York sports betting accounts before placing wagers. Many of the top online sportsbooks offer a variety of payment methods to deposit funds including PayPal, debit/credit card, online banking and more third-party options.

At a partnered onsite sportsbook, bettors have the opportunity to do banking in-person.

Start Playing

There are several resources on several platforms for prospective sports bettors to choose the right sportsbook. Researching the definitions behind expected value and bonuses available through each site are critical steps in aligning with a sportsbook.

Also listening to sports betting podcasts or reading through social media in relation to sports betting in New York.

What is Unavailable to Bet on in NY

Despite many wagering options being available in New York, there are a few restricted topics for placing a bet. A few examples would include wagering on state politics, entertainment and eSports.

NY Politics

Federal law prohibits wagering on national and state elections as well as New York State.

Entertainment

Wagering on entertainment award ceremonies such as the Grammys, Emmys, or Academy Awards is prohibited.

eSports

The NYSG hasn't made a specific judgement on prohibiting eSports, but new legislation and government action can easily pave the way for legalization.

Other Ways to Play in New York

Aside from the rising popularity of online and mobile sports betting, prospective sports bettors have many more options for placing wagers.

Daily Fantasy Sports

In 2022, the New York Court of Appeals ruled that fantasy sports are a game of skill, not chance.

New York bettors have taken advantage of daily fantasy sports contests. Later in 2023, lawmakers voted to ban prop over/under fantasy contests and Underdog Fantasy.

There are many options to play fantasy sports across different professional sports leagues including the MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL. DraftKings and FanDuel are a couple among DFS operators across the state.

Casino

Prospective bettors can enter a casino, as long as they're above 21 years old, and place a wager on any game or slot inside a casino. Some venues are retail partners with online sportsbooks, which are able to take any wagers in-person.

Poker

Before sports betting became federally legalized, poker and several other card games dominated the casinos. Bettors can place wagers at specific tables at any in-person casino. Online poker is not legally available in NYS.

Horse Racing

The annual Belmont Stakes always results in a spike in the betting handle and is one of the top events in the sport.

Individuals can place wagers on-site, through horse race betting sites or any off-track betting sites.

Pros & Cons of NY Sports Betting

There are several benefits to engaging in sports betting, as long as bettors are practicing responsible gaming.

However, there are also a variety of negatives that may have detrimental effects on bettors with financial issues or gambling problems.

Pros

• Utilizing promotions to maximize winnings and make profit.

• Learning new sports and strategies behind them.

• Socializing with friends through fantasy leagues.

Cons

• Potential risk of addiction.

• Risk of practicing problem gambling habits.

Sports Betting in Surrounding States

Legal sports betting continues to evolve in New York state similarly to several surrounding states in the northeast area. Some were ahead of the government revenue race on sports betting while others are still attempting at catching up.

New Jersey

DraftKings kickstarted regulated online sports betting in the Garden State in 2018, and the industry has only boomed since.

New Jersey has granted more than 15 sportsbook licenses that offer a much wider range of bonuses that New Yorkers often take advantage of. Any New York resident traveling into New Jersey will have their balances transfer in both DraftKings and FanDuel to immediately place wagers upon arrival.

BetMGM, BetRivers and Caesars Sportsbook require users to sign up for a brand new account in each individual state of operation. This greatly benefits prospective bettors with more choices of bonus bets and promotions to utilize.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania quickly jumped on the bandwagon to legalize sports betting not long after New Jersey.

However, the state took a different approach to iGaming. It's one of two states in the country to allow online casino gaming and online poker.

Similarly to the Garden State, FanDuel and DraftKings transfers balances from state to state. But users with existing BetMGM or Caesars Sportsbook accounts must create a new account to place wagers in the state.

Connecticut

Connecticut is one of the states trailing behind New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania in terms of wide access to different platforms. This is due to negotiations between the state government and two of the largest Native American tribes in the state.

FanDuel, DraftKings and SugarHouse are the only three online sports betting legal operators and each partnered with a specific tribe as a resolution to the negotiations.

FanDuel is partnered with the Mohegan tribe through Mohegan Sun Casino, while the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe is with DraftKings through its Foxwoods property and the Connecticut State Lottery is connected to SugarHouse.

As a consequence of the complicated state legislation on sports betting, those three platforms remain the only online sports betting operators in the Connecticut.

Vermont

Legal online sports betting launched in Vermont on January 11, 2024. FanDuel, Fanatics, and DraftKings are the three sportsbooks that went live on launch day.

Responsible Gaming in NY

Sports betting is rapidly growing across the country, but it can pose many risks to those who lose control. Regulated sports betting through legal platforms is much safer since the state can intervene to prevent users from exhibiting damaging behavior.

There are several resources listed below for someone who is aware of their gambling problems or families and loved ones of those affected.

NY Sports Betting Resources

There are multiple resources accessible for NYS bettors when encountering issues related to excessive gambling.

New York has its own call number and website for public awareness on responsible gaming resources, and also provides the option of completing a voluntary self-exclusion form from all gaming facilities and entities licensed by the NYSGC.

The notarized form must be mailed into the NYSGC office in Schenectady, New York.

• New York Council on Problem Gambling: https://nyproblemgambling.org/

• NYS Voluntary Self-Exclusion Form: https://www.gaming.ny.gov/gaming/Self_exclusion.php

• New York problem gambling helpline: 1-877-8-HOPENY or text to HOPENY

The National Council on Problem Gambling is available at anytime to call, text, or even online chat for treatment options in New York.

• Call the NCPG: 1-800-522-4700 (24-hour confidential national helpline)

• Text the NCPG: 1-800-522-4700 (24-hour confidential national text service)

• Chat with the NCPG: ncpgambling.org/chat (24-hour confidential national chat service)

Gamblers Anonymous is another helpful tool for people to discuss those suffering similar problems and offer support for recovery. Family members and friends affected by these issues can also utilize Gam-Anon.

GamTalk is another online option for people to discuss their problem on a 24/7 moderated peer support forum.

NY Sports Betting FAQs

How old do I have to be to bet in New York?

As outlined by the NYSGC, any prospective sports bettor must be over 21 years old to place a legal wager in any in-state online and mobile sportsbooks as well as land-based sportsbooks.

What types of sports bets are available in NY?

Sports betting options available through both online and land-based operators throughout NYS. The most common bets wagers placed are on the spread, over/under total, moneyline, prop bets, futures, teasers and live betting.

Does New York have online casinos?

While New York has been close to legalizing online casinos, nothing has passed yet. New Yorkers do have options though. Check out this list of social casinos that allow you to play casino games and earn cash and prizes, all while playing for free!

Can I bet on college sports in NY?

Collegiate level sports are available to be wagered on across the country, but New York has some restrictions. NYS betters are prohibited from wagering on New York schools or any college games hosted in the state.

How do I place a bet at a sportsbook in NY?

To place a bet at a sportsbook in New York, you must make sure all the legal requirements are met. From there, prospective bettors have the option of signing up for an online sportsbook or visiting a land-based casino to place a sports wager.

Are there taxes on my winnings in NY?

The NYSGC outlines that the state taxes its operators at a rate of 51% of the sportsbooks’ gross gaming revenue (GGR), which is the highest tax rate in the U.S. betting markets.