Is sports betting legal in New York?
Legal, online and in person
Yes. Sports betting is legal in New York, including online and mobile betting through state-licensed sportsbooks.
| Status | Legal, online and in person |
|---|---|
| First legal bet | January 2022 |
| Regulator | New York State Gaming Commission |
| Last checked | November 2, 2026 |
Mobile sports wagering was approved to begin no earlier than January 8, 2022; mobile bets must be placed from within New York. Wagers are not allowed on any event in which a New York college team participates, or on high school sports.
Licensed online sportsbooks in New York
As listed by the New York State Gaming Commission:
- Bally Bet
- BetMGM
- Caesars Sportsbook
- DraftKings Sportsbook
- theScore Bet
- Fanatics Sportsbook
- FanDuel Sportsbook
- Resorts World Bet
- Rush Street Interactive
What these books charge
Every sportsbook builds a margin into its prices. We measured it on NBA player props over the 2025-26 season. Lower is cheaper for you. Among the books licensed in New York:
| Sportsbook | Average NBA prop margin | Lines measured |
|---|---|---|
| FanDuel Sportsbook | 6.19% | 112,996 |
| DraftKings Sportsbook | 6.66% | 125,315 |
| BetMGM | 7.07% | 129,131 |
| Fanatics Sportsbook | 7.10% | 48,864 |
| Caesars Sportsbook | 7.29% | 64,651 |
Margins are national averages across states. Full tables by market: which sportsbook charges the most vig. What the number means: hold vs vig.
Questions
Is sports betting legal in New York?
Yes. Sports betting is legal in New York, including online and mobile betting through state-licensed sportsbooks.
Who regulates sports betting in New York?
The New York State Gaming Commission.
Sources
- NYS Gaming Commission – Sports Wagering
- Gaming Commission Approves Four Platform Providers and Operators to Commence Mobile Sports Wagering
Other states with the same status: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Iowa. All states.