New York is the biggest, and most heavily taxed, sports betting market in America. Here are the eight licensed NY sportsbooks, what each does well, and the rules that matter before the next Knicks or Bills game. None of them is an American.Bet partner, so this guide is editorial: no promo codes, just the facts.
In this article 11 sections
- Every legal New York sportsbook
- New York sports betting in brief
- Is sports betting legal in New York?
- Who operates the New York sportsbooks
- What you can bet on in New York
- What the 51% tax means for you
- Deposits, payouts and taxes on your winnings
- New York betting apps and geolocation
- How to find the best betting site in New York
- Responsible gambling in New York
- New York sports betting in 2027
Every legal New York sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
Live since Jan 2022
One of four sportsbooks live on New York's opening day, Jan. 8, 2022, FanDuel is headquartered in Manhattan and also runs the retail sportsbook at Tioga Downs in the Southern Tier. Online casino is not legal in New York, so the app is sports betting only, with PayPal, Venmo and fast online banking withdrawals.
DraftKings Sportsbook
Live since Jan 2022
DraftKings opened on New York's launch day, Jan. 8, 2022, and with online casino still illegal in the state, its app here is sportsbook only. Wagers earn Crowns in Dynasty Rewards, and sportsbook winnings can be used to enter DraftKings daily fantasy contests.
Fanatics Sportsbook
Live since Feb 2024
Fanatics replaced PointsBet in New York on Feb. 29, 2024, carrying over usernames, balances, rewards points and responsible gaming settings automatically. Bets earn FanCash, which can be spent on bonus bets or on jerseys and gear in the Fanatics online store.
Caesars Sportsbook
Live since Jan 2022
Cleared with three rivals for the first day of New York mobile betting on Jan. 8, 2022, Caesars links every wager to Caesars Rewards. Bets earn Tier Credits and Reward Credits that can be redeemed for hotel stays, dining and bonus cash, and withdrawals to a Play+ card are processed instantly.
BetMGM
Live since Jan 2022
BetMGM went live in New York on Jan. 17, 2022, nine days after the first wave, activating MGM's ties to Empire City Casino in Yonkers and to Madison Square Garden, home of the Knicks and Rangers. Bets earn MGM Rewards points, and Apple Pay and PayPal are among the deposit options.
BetRivers
Live since Jan 2022
Rush Street Interactive was cleared on day one, Jan. 8, 2022, and Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, part of the same Rush Street family, runs an in-person BetRivers sportsbook. The app is sports betting only in New York, with iRush Rewards points redeemable in a bonus store and withdrawals to a Play+ card.
theScore Bet
Live since Sep 2024
Penn Entertainment entered New York by taking over WynnBET's mobile license, launched as ESPN BET in September 2024 and switched the app to theScore Bet on Dec. 1, 2025. Accounts, open bets and settings carried over, and the app links directly with theScore's sports news and scores app.
Bally Bet
Live since Jul 2022
Bally Bet arrived in July 2022 as the ninth mobile sportsbook in New York, months after the first wave, and offers pre-game and in-play lines statewide. Parent company Bally's now holds one of the three downstate casino licenses awarded in December 2025, for a resort at Ferry Point Park in the Bronx.
If you want a sense of how big betting is in New York, start with one number: New Yorkers staked $26.3 billion on mobile sports bets in 2025. That handle threw off $2.55 billion in operator revenue and, thanks to the steepest tax rate in the nation, $1.32 billion for the state. No market is bigger, and none is more lopsidedly mobile: retail books at upstate casinos barely register, while the apps do almost all the volume.
New York went live on January 8, 2022 and is run by the New York State Gaming Commission. You need to be 21 and physically inside the state to place a bet, though you can sign up from anywhere. What shapes everything here is the 51% tax on online revenue, which is why New York licensed a limited field of operators and why bonuses tend to be thinner than in a low-tax market like Colorado.
New York sports betting in brief
| Quick facts | New York |
|---|---|
| Online betting | Yes, since January 8, 2022 |
| Retail betting | Yes, at upstate commercial and tribal casinos since July 2019 |
| Legal age | 21+ |
| Regulator | New York State Gaming Commission |
| Licensed mobile sportsbooks | 8 (September 2026) |
| Remote registration | Yes |
| Betting on in-state college teams | No |
| Online casinos | Not legal |
| Tax on operator revenue | 51% (mobile) |
Is sports betting legal in New York?
Yes. Retail sportsbooks opened at upstate casinos in July 2019, and statewide mobile wagering went live on January 8, 2022, with FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars and BetRivers taking bets on day one. BetMGM followed on January 17, 2022, and Fanatics arrived on February 29, 2024.
The state chose a limited-license model. Instead of letting every brand in, it picked platform providers through a competitive bid and set the tax at 51% of gross gaming revenue. The Gaming Commission licenses operators, approves bet types and publishes weekly figures for every app.
Who operates the New York sportsbooks
Eight mobile sportsbooks reported New York results for September 2026. The field has changed since launch: WynnBet stopped taking bets in 2024, Resorts World Bet announced its exit in June 2025, and ESPN Bet was rebranded as theScore Bet on December 1, 2025.
| Sportsbook | Mobile app | September 2026 handle | Also offers online casino in NY |
|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | Yes | $904.7 million | No (not legal) |
| DraftKings | Yes | $840.1 million | No (not legal) |
| Fanatics Sportsbook | Yes | $266.8 million | No (not legal) |
| Caesars Sportsbook | Yes | $152.7 million | No (not legal) |
| theScore Bet | Yes | $31.6 million | No (not legal) |
| BetMGM | Yes | Not broken out | No (not legal) |
| BetRivers | Yes | Not broken out | No (not legal) |
| Bally Bet | Yes | Not broken out | No (not legal) |
Handle figures come from New York State Gaming Commission weekly reports.
The New York sportsbooks in brief
None of these is an American.Bet partner, so there are no links to sign up or ratings, but they’re all licensed by the Gaming Commission and most New York bettors will recognize them.
- FanDuel: the most-used book in the state by a distance, taking more than $900 million in New York bets in September 2026 alone. Its same-game parlay builder is the one most New York bettors end up using.
- DraftKings: FanDuel’s only real rival for scale; together the two took about $1.75 billion of the $2.4 billion wagered in September 2026. Deep markets, strong app, frequent boosts.
- Fanatics Sportsbook: the fastest riser in the state since its 2024 launch, with handle up 21.8% year over year in September 2026; rewards pay out as FanCash across Fanatics’ stores.
- Caesars Sportsbook: broad coverage and the Caesars Rewards tie-in, useful if you also play in Las Vegas or Atlantic City.
- BetMGM: strongest if you’re already in the MGM Rewards ecosystem, which includes Empire City Casino in Yonkers.
- BetRivers: Rush Street Interactive’s book, tied to Rivers Casino Schenectady, known for its iRush Rewards loyalty program.
- theScore Bet: Penn Entertainment’s app; ESPN Bet became theScore Bet in December 2025.
- Bally Bet: the smallest of the eight, but growing; its revenue rose 58.4% year over year in September 2026.
What you can bet on in New York
Everything you’d expect: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, tennis, golf, MMA, plus deep in-play markets. College betting comes with a big carve-out. You cannot bet on any game involving a New York college team, wherever it is played, or on any college event held in New York. That takes Syracuse, Army, St. John’s, Buffalo and the rest off the board, along with college tournament games staged in the state, including at Madison Square Garden. High school sports are off the table entirely.
Local and global events to bet on in New York
Locally, New York betting tends to revolve around the Bills, Giants, Jets, Knicks, Nets, Yankees, Mets, Rangers, Islanders and Sabres. Beyond the home interest, New York bettors get every major event on the calendar: the Super Bowl, March Madness, the NBA Finals, the World Series, the golf majors and the US Open tennis in Flushing Meadows. The Super Bowl alone drew about $144.9 million in New York handle in February 2026.
What the 51% tax means for you
New York’s tax rate is the highest in the country, and operators don’t simply absorb it. In practice it shows up as slightly less generous welcome offers, fewer boosted-odds specials, and prices that are a touch worse than you’d see in a low-tax state. None of that is a reason not to bet here; it’s a reason to keep two or three apps and shop the line on the bets you care about. Over an NFL season, getting -105 instead of -115 on your regular wagers matters more than any signup bonus.
The state’s share is large in real money. In September 2026, operators kept $160 million in gross revenue from just over $2.4 billion in bets, and the state collected $81.4 million in tax.
Deposits, payouts and taxes on your winnings
Licensed New York apps take online banking, debit cards, PayPal and operator-branded cards, and PayPal or online banking is usually the fastest way to withdraw once your identity is verified. Expect a one-time ID check before your first cash-out.
Your winnings are taxable income federally, in New York State, and in New York City or Yonkers if you live there. From the 2026 tax year the federal W-2G threshold rose to $2,000 and losses became deductible only at 90% of their value, capped at your winnings. Keep records and consult a tax professional.
New York betting apps and geolocation
All eight operators run iOS and Android apps, and all use location checks to confirm you’re in-state before each bet. Step across the Hudson into New Jersey or over the line into Connecticut and the bet won’t go through. FanDuel and DraftKings have the most stable apps under heavy load, which matters on a Sunday when millions of people are betting at once.
How to find the best betting site in New York
The best New York sportsbook for you depends on your habits more than on any ranking. Start with price: a half-point better on a Giants spread beats almost any sign-up bonus over a season, so compare the odds on the markets you bet most. Then weigh the things you feel every week: how stable the app is, how quickly withdrawals land, and whether a bonus’s wagering terms are actually clearable. Two accounts and a quick price check before each bet will save more than any promo.
How to check whether a New York sportsbook is legal
A licensed New York book shows its New York State Gaming Commission approval in the app or site footer, makes you verify that you’re 21 or older, and runs a geolocation check before each bet. Steer clear of offshore books that want crypto only or no ID; they are unregulated in New York and offer no recourse if something goes wrong. New York also banned online sweepstakes casinos and sweepstakes sportsbooks in December 2025.
Responsible gambling in New York
Every licensed New York book ring-fences your funds and offers deposit, time and self-exclusion tools, and the Gaming Commission runs a statewide self-exclusion program. If betting stops being fun, the New York HOPEline is free and confidential 24/7 at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369), or text HOPENY (467369). Our responsible gambling guide explains limits and cool-offs.
New York sports betting in 2027
Live betting under scrutiny
A bill to ban in-play wagering, first filed after the 2025 MLB gambling investigations, was refiled in January 2026. If it moves in the 2027 session, live betting, one of the most popular products in New York, could be restricted.
More licenses on the table
A January 2026 bill would expand the number of mobile operators beyond the current field. It had not passed by fall 2026, but a larger market is a recurring idea in Albany.
Prediction markets bill
S9414, introduced in March 2026, would regulate prediction markets in New York. Federal court rulings on Kalshi-style sports contracts will shape whether it gets traction.
What is the best betting app in New York?
FanDuel is the most popular by handle and has the best-known same-game parlay builder; DraftKings runs it close. Fanatics is growing fastest. Because the 51% tax squeezes promos everywhere, pick the app whose markets and interface suit you, and keep a second one to compare prices.
How many sportsbooks are legal in New York?
Eight mobile sportsbooks: FanDuel, DraftKings, Fanatics, Caesars, BetMGM, BetRivers, theScore Bet and Bally Bet.
Can I bet on Syracuse or St. John's in New York?
No. New York bans bets on any game involving a New York college team, wherever it is played, and on any college event held in the state.
Why are New York sportsbook promos smaller than in other states?
The 51% tax. Operators have far less margin to spend on bonuses here than in a 10% state like Colorado, so offers are leaner.
Can I use a New York betting app if I live in New Jersey?
Yes, as long as you are physically in New York when you bet. Commuters often hold both a New York and a New Jersey sportsbooks account; each only works on its own side of the river.
Do I pay tax on sports betting winnings in New York?
Yes. Winnings are taxable federally and by New York State, plus New York City or Yonkers for residents. The 51% tax is paid by operators, not bettors.