Senate Bill 7900 sought to legalize sports betting at state casinos on the condition that federal law changes to allow states such as New York to regulate sports wagers This legislation would have permitted online and mobile wagering, authorized the Gaming Commission to establish regulations and called for a tax rate of 8.5%. With New York facing a $15 billion budget shortfall from the coronavirus pandemic, online sports betting is viewed as one possible way to inject much-needed money into the state. As New York has not authorized legal online sports betting yet, those residents looking to capitalize on mobile wagering must travel outside state lines. For most in New York, nearby New Jersey stands as the best option. With over a dozen online sports betting apps, the Garden State certainly has plenty of options.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced legislation to authorize mobile sports wagering as part of the 2021 State of the State. Under Governor Cuomo's proposal, the New York State Gaming Commission will issue a request for proposals to select and license a sports operator or platform to offer mobile sports wagering in New York. Sports Betting For New York Residents There are no federal restrictions standing in the way of sports betting in New York. As such, legal sports betting venues located at four upstate New York casinos as well as in a handful of tribal casinos are available for New York residents to bet on sports.

Yes, sports betting in New York is legal.

Sports betting in New York

Wagering on sports games is legal in New York on a rather limited basis, but it could be expanded in the coming months. Currently, four commercial casinos and five tribal casinos are permitted to allow on-site wagering, but a wider audience could enjoy mobile sports wagering all across the state if bill S17 is expanded.

Online sportsbooks in New York

None. Democrat Governor Andrew Cuomo, a staunch opponent of legalization, recently stated it will not be part of his final budget for 2021.

Retail sportsbooks in New York

Akwesasne Mohawk Casino – HogansburgDel Lago Resort & Casino – WaterlooPoint Place Casino – BridgeportResorts World Catskills Casino – MonticelloRivers Casino and Resort – SchenectadySeneca Allegany Resort & Casino – SalamancaSeneca Buffalo Creek Casino – BuffaloSeneca Niagara Resort & Casino – Niagara FallsTioga Downs Casino Resort – NicholsTurning Stone Casino – VeronaYellow Brick Road Casino – Chittenango

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New York now has legal sports betting, although it’s not online yet. Just under a dozen upstate casinos can operate brick-and-mortar sportsbooks at the moment.

Daily fantasy sportsand horse racing are also legal — and regulated — in New York.

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