New York Online Gambling

ONE of the most welcome changes to the gambling laws came with online sports betting legalized in New York, with the city that never sleeps the focal point of the new legislation. New York joins the likes of Pennsylvania and New Jersey in offering residents aged 21 or over the opportunity to gamble from the comfort of their own sitting rooms, placing bets on most sports at whatever time they like.

The days of needing to head down to Atlantic City to wager on the football or basketball – some New Yorkers only needed to make the short trip across the George Washington Bridge – can be confined to history as many of the barriers to online betting came down earlier this year.

The state gaming commission initially granted approval for DraftKings Sportsbook, Fan Duel, Caesars Sportsbook and BetRivers to launch their apps, and they responded by offering a range of promotions to new customers that resulted in 650,000 accounts set up and $150million worth of wagers staked in the first weekend.

There are a number of venues in the state still offering in-person betting facilities, but bettors have jumped at the chance to sign up at online sportsbooks over recent weeks.

Betting in New York

Along with the four initial sportsbooks, more have launched or are awaiting approval. Betting is available on most sports with the only restrictions on wagers on in-state college teams, entertainment like the Oscars, and politics.

New York Casinos

There are a number of sites offering in-person gaming and sportsbooks in the state, but online casinos still illegal in New York. For those wishing to play online, you will need to cross the border to play online New Jersey casinos.

New York Poker and Card Rooms

Despite the changes to the law regarding online sports betting, online poker is still outlawed. You can, however, play at the physical venues located across the state.

NY Horse Racing Betting

Online horse racing betting has been legal in the state for many years, while you can also bet in-person at the many sites that offer sportsbooks in New York, or at tracks like Belmont Park and Saratoga.

Lottery in New York

One of the oldest state lotteries in the US dating back to 1967, entrants must be aged 18 years or over to play.

New York DFS

DFS operators like DraftKings and FanDuel offer season-long and matchday contests, and are available to state residents.

Ny Online Gambling FAQs:

Is online gambling legal in NY?

Yes partly, sports and horse betting as well as Daily Fantasy Sports sites are legal in NY. Online casino is not yet legal in the Empire state. Further updating of the laws in New York are expected to include online casinos and poker, with the NYS Gaming Commission overseeing gambling and gaming activity in the state.

Where in NY can I get help with problem gambling?

For details on problem gambling and where you can find help see New York Council on Problem Gambling (nyproblemgambling.org).

Who would oversee NY gambling industry?

The New York State Gaming Commission regulates all aspects of gaming activity in the State, including horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, Class III Indian Gaming, the state lottery, video lottery terminals, commercial gaming and charitable gaming.

What is the legal gambling age in NY?

In New York, the legal gambling age is age 21 years old and up in order to gamble at slot machines, sportsbooks, and table games or bet real money while playing poker at any of the state-licensed tribal or commercial casinos.

I think I have a gambling addiction, what should I do in NY?

Call the free, confidential NYS HOPELINE – 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) for help, and referrals to treatment.