The New York sports betting industry is the biggest in the country, taking in billions of dollars in handle every year. This page covers available retail and online sportsbooks, information for beginning bettors, and much more.
The New York sports betting industry is the largest in the United States, surpassing New Jersey at the end of calendar 2024. With a total online handle topping $60 billion dollars since launching in January 2022, New York should remain the king of U.S. sports betting unless California and/or Texas decide to allow the practice.
This page provides a brief overview of the best sportsbooks in New York as well as updates on legal news surrounding the industry.
Below are Bettor In Green’s picks for the best sportsbooks in New York. These five operators were chosen for a multitude of reasons, including mobile app performance, promotions, sports available on the platform, market variety within available sports, and more.
Fanatics Sportsbook New York has been a pleasant surprise since acquiring PointsBet’s U.S. gambling licenses. Despite not having a browser-based platform anywhere or a retail bookie in New York, the mobile app has stepped up and delivered.
Bettors using Fanatics earn “FanCash” with every wager placed, regardless of the outcome of the bet. FanCash can then be used to acquire betting bonuses, but it can also be used at any Fanatics-affiliated sports memorabilia online store.
Bettor In Green’s Opinion: The strong financial backing of Fanatics’ merchandising vertical should help the gambling platform develop and thrive. We’d like to see more banking options included, but the emphasis should be on adding a browser-based sportsbook first.
One of the strongest traits of BetMGM Sportsbook New York is the rewards program, which is one of the industry’s best. Whether you’re looking for bonus bets and expedited withdrawals or for perks that have nothing to do with gambling (such as entertainment or fine dining discounts), BetMGM’s tiered rewards program increases in value with every wager.
We’ve also found BetMGM to be one of the earliest bookmakers to post futures odds, which is our personal favorite way to wager with this sportsbook. If you prefer single-game betting, BetMGM also offers early cashout in many of its markets.
Bettor In Green’s Opinion: BetMGM’s strong online performance in New York will continue to keep the bookie in high esteem.
One of the first sportsbooks to launch in the state, BetRivers has been providing major benefits to its users with favorable odds and through the iRush rewards program. We highly encourage you to include BetRivers in your arsenal when shopping the odds to maximize your profit potential.
In 2024, BetRivers overhauled its user interfaces to provide a smoother experience with a better look. It is now a steady performer, and the retail presence at the Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady supplements the online operations.
Bettor In Green’s Opinion: Sportsbooks tend to do well in our rankings when they offer a reliable mobile app, a smooth web interface, a steady retail presence, and a rewards program. BetRivers has all these covered well.
DraftKings has one of the largest user bases of any U.S. sportsbook, springing from its popularity as a daily fantasy sports operator long before sports gambling was legalized in New York. Its excellent array of live betting markets truly stands out.
However, DraftKings’ greatest strength might be in its customer service. While support is limited to automated chat and email, the detailed FAQ pages will be able to point new users in the right direction, possibly answering questions in advance, and the email support team is highly responsive and helpful.
Bettor In Green’s Opinion: DraftKings Sportsbook New York is the total package for sports bettors, providing a well-rounded experience for novice and hardcore gamblers alike.
The final entry in our list of best New York sportsbooks is Caesars, which previously went by William Hill Sportsbook. During football season, Caesars is one of the most consistent options for NFL live streaming.
Caesars Sportsbook NY has the top retail presence in our Top 5, with locations in Bridgeport, Chittenango, and Verona. It is known for offering some of the highest-reaching welcome bonuses for new players and has a generous rewards program.
Bettor In Green’s Opinion: Caesars Sportsbook is a better option for high-roller gamblers than for casual bettors, but the bookie is still solid all around.
Below are the other four sportsbooks in New York, listed alphabetically.
Bally Bet missed out on our top five because of its slow withdrawal times and overall mediocre product. It does not offer odds that are as in-depth as other bookmakers, and the mobile app was so bad the company shut down operations for several months to overhaul the product.
Things have since improved a bit, and Bally Bet could have opportunities in rotation while odds shopping. However, we do not think Bally Bet is likely to become a go-to option for New York bettors.
ESPN Bet took over for Barstool Sportsbook in November 2023 as the brand face of PENN Entertainment’s sports betting platform. However, it has trailed behind most other New York betting sites in gross gambling revenue (GGR) since launch, possibly because of how well-established the other bookies were.
Still, ESPN Bet is working to become well-integrated with existing ESPN products, and it offers loads of content from ESPN’s on-air personalities. Its app is one of our favorites to use, but the web platform trails significantly behind in terms of aesthetics, navigability, and performance.
FanDuel Sportsbook New York is a world-class option for same game parlay wagering, offering more lines and odds on a daily basis than many other bookies. Even the promoted daily SGPs tend to offer decent betting value.
The reason FanDuel was bumped from our top five in New York was the lack of a rewards program, and the low limit on many daily promotions was another contributing factor. However, if you’re willing to look past those two things, we believe FanDuel is still a fantastic option that easily takes the title of “Best of the Rest.”
Last but not least is Resorts World Bet, which is an extension of the two Resorts Casinos in New York (in Monticello and Queens). We found it to have the biggest difference in app performance between Apple and Android devices; neither was particularly strong, but the Android experience was much better, as the iOS app was buggy and crashed often.
Furthermore, we found Resorts World Bet’s markets to be lacking, especially for player props. Like Bally Bet, it could be useful while odds shopping, but the product as a whole needs work.
The exact manner of how to bet on sports in New York will look very similar across whichever sportsbooks you decide to use. Here’s what you’ll need to do to get started.
Here are the key New York sports betting stories you should know about:
Sports betting is legal in New York and has been for years. The state legalized sports betting in 2013 as part of a casino referendum (which was approved by voters), pushing back against the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) which blocked most sports betting across the country.
After the Supreme Court reversed its PASPA decision in 2018, New York moved to establish retail sports betting. The first four brick-and-mortar sportsbooks opened in 2019.
Then in April 2021, the State Legislature passed Senate Bill S1183. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the bill, legalizing online sports betting; the industry launched on January 8, 2022.
New York law allows for betting on college sports, but wagers on matchups involving in-state teams and games played in NY are prohibited. Bettors are also blocked from gambling on individual player props for college athletes.
Below is a brief history of important moments in the history of sports betting in New York:
Here is the list of all online sportsbooks in New York:
In addition to the online options, below is a list of all retail sportsbooks in New York.
Promotions and bonuses are always welcome since they can help enhance a gambling win or help take the sting out of a loss. As such, New York sportsbooks will go above and beyond to offer promos that encourage new users to register and inspire existing users to come back for more.
Here are a few of the most common New York sportsbook promos you’ll need to know.
As referenced above, New York sports betting apps are the most popular way to wager, especially as it can be inconvenient to travel to a casino to place wagers in person. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, online sports betting accounts for as much as 92% of gross wagering receipts at the state level, with the majority of that total coming from betting apps.
Below are the app store ratings for the nine New York sportsbooks from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. These ratings were compiled in March 2025.
| Sportsbook | Apple App Store Rating | Google Play Store Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bally Bet Sportsbook | 4.6/5 | 4.4/5 |
| BetMGM Sportsbook | 4.8/5 | 4.3/5 |
| BetRivers Sportsbook | 4.9/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Caesars Sportsbook | 4.7/5 | 4.4/5 |
| DraftKings Sportsbook | 4.8/5 | 4.3/5 |
| ESPN Bet Sportsbook | 4.8/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Fanatics Sportsbook | 4.8/5 | 4.6/5 |
| FanDuel Sportsbook | 4.9/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Resorts World Bet | 1.9/5 | 2.9/5 |
New York sports bettors face some of the highest tax rates on sports betting winnings in the country. In addition to the 24% federal rate on gambling winnings, NY gamblers face a tax rate ranging from 4% to 10.9% based on their annual income.
Additionally, residents of New York City face an additional municipal income tax rate that ranges from 3.078% to 3.876%.
Sportsbooks on the other hand take the bigger tax burden, with a rate of 51% on their revenues.
If you make more than $600 from sports betting, the sportsbooks you’ve gambled at will send you a W-2G form; this form is also available on the IRS website.
Gambling losses can be deducted if you itemize your filing. These deductions are limited to the amount of gambling income reported on your return.
One of the best ways to practice responsible gambling in New York is to only participate at sportsbooks that are licensed by the New York State Gaming Commission. These operators are required to abide by standards for fair play and consumer protection, as well as to provide and promote resources about the dangers of gambling compulsion and addiction.
We recommend New York bettors familiarize themselves with the following responsible gambling resources.
One of the most important resources above is the voluntary self-exclusion program, which prohibits individuals from opening and accessing online gambling accounts and from entering gambling facilities, with legal consequences for violating the terms of the program.
While it is an extreme step, it is also highly effective. We strongly encourage at-risk individuals to consider the program and hope those who are actively in the program will stick to it even after their prohibition period expires.
New York is poised to remain the top dog among states with sports betting unless California or Texas decide to legalize the practice. Uniquely positioned with a large number of professional teams and a high population of bettors, New York’s market opportunity is virtually unparalleled in the United States.
One area of potential expansion would be including in-state colleges and in-state collegiate sporting events, as New York acts as a host state for many such events throughout the year. However, we would be surprised to see collegiate player props legalized any time soon.
In March 2025, the New York legislature proposed a bill that would prohibit sweepstakes casinos from operating in the state. Depending on any potential changes to that bill (or its successful passing), it is possible sweepstake sportsbooks could be out the door as well.
New York sports betting may not have been the first to launch in an online or retail capacity, but in many ways, it now sets the bar for what other states will do in terms of legalization, tax rates, operator licensing, and more. Having taken over the top spot in the lifetime betting handle in December 2024, New York should remain the largest market for quite some time.
With a good pulse on the New York sports betting scene, you’re now ready to pick a few sportsbooks to use to place your wagers. As a reminder, our detailed sportsbook review pages can help you find the best fits for your gambling goals, and our daily cheat sheets can help enhance your wagering confidence.
Good luck, have fun, and always gamble responsibly!!
Yes, there are age verification processes for sports betting in New York. Gamblers in NY must be at least 21 years old, so providing a legal date of birth that either matches your tax filing information (based on the last four digits of your social security number) or uploading a state-issued photo ID to a sports betting site would be required during account registration. Retail sportsbooks will check your ID at the door.
The main benefit of betting at a licensed sportsbook in New York is having more protections than you would at offshore books (which operate outside of the law and should be avoided at all times). Licensed books are required to provide fair odds, protect user data, and pay out winnings in a timely manner; unlicensed sportsbooks are not held to these same standards.
You can self-exclude from sports betting activities in New York by filling out the voluntary gambling exclusion form, which is available online or at any NY retail gambling facility. The program is an extreme but effective way to prohibit online and retail sports betting participation.
Yes, there are specific advertising regulations for sports betting in New York. Advertisers may not promote their products in a way that targets individuals who are not of legal gambling age. They also may not make false, deceptive, or misleading statements about the chances of winning, the number of winners, or about betting laws, nor can they promote any wager or promotion as “risk-free.”
No, you cannot use cryptocurrency for sports betting in New York. All transactions will require USD through an approved banking method. If you plan to use crypto to fund your betting activities, you will need to cash out and convert your funds first.
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