Updated April 2026  ·  9 Licensed NY Books

Best Sportsbooks in
New York — 2025

Online sports betting has been legal in New York since January 2022. We ranked every licensed NY sportsbook by odds quality, bonuses, app, and withdrawal speed.

9
Licensed Books
Jan '22
Legal Since
#1
US Market by Handle
Sports Betting is Legal in New York
Mobile sports betting launched January 8, 2022. You can bet on NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, college football/basketball (excluding NY-based colleges), and more from anywhere in the state.

NY Sportsbooks Ranked for 2025

#1
FanDuel NY
Licensed NY Editor's Pick
$1,000
No Sweat First Bet

FanDuel commands over 40% of New York's sports betting market — and for good reason. NFL spreads at -108 to -109 vs -110 industry standard saves bettors real money over time. No promo code needed to claim $1,000 in first-bet insurance.

97
Overall Score
-108/-109
NFL Lines
4.8★
iOS Rating
Same day
PayPal withdrawal
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#2
DraftKings NY
Licensed NY Best Props
$200
Guaranteed Bonus

DraftKings holds a close second in NY with the best player props selection — 200+ props per NFL game. The Bet $5, Get $300 in Bonus Bets bonus (Bet $5, Get $200) is the best guaranteed offer in NY, plus there's a separate $1,000 deposit offer.

94
Overall Score
200+
Props per game
4.7★
iOS Rating
DFS
Integrated
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#3
BetMGM NY
Licensed NY Largest Bonus
$1,500
Code: PLAYBONUS

BetMGM's SBRMGM unlocks a $1,500 first-bet insurance — the highest dollar cap of any NY sportsbook. Pairs with BetMGM Casino for poker and table games on the same wallet.

91
Overall Score
$1,500
Bonus cap
4.7★
iOS Rating
Casino
Integrated
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#4
Caesars NY
Licensed NY Best Loyalty
$1,000
Code: ROTODYW

Caesars is the pick for NY bettors who also visit Atlantic City or Caesars properties. Every dollar bet earns Caesars Rewards — redeemable for hotel stays, dining, and entertainment.

87
Overall Score
ROTODYW
Promo code
4.7★
iOS Rating
Hotel Pts
Earn on bets
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#5
ESPN Bet NY
Licensed NY ESPN+ Integration
$1,000
First Bet Offer

ESPN Bet is the newest major player in NY. Bet slips integrate directly with the ESPN app — you can go from watching a Giants game on ESPN+ to placing a live bet in seconds. No code required for the welcome offer.

82
Overall Score
ESPN+
Linked account
4.6★
iOS Rating
No code
Needed
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New York Sports Betting — Key Facts

What You Can Bet On in NY

  • ✅ NFL — Giants, Jets
  • ✅ NBA — Knicks, Nets
  • ✅ MLB — Yankees, Mets
  • ✅ NHL — Rangers, Islanders, Sabres
  • ✅ NWSL, MLS, international soccer
  • ✅ College football & basketball (no NY colleges)
  • ✅ UFC/Boxing
  • ✅ Golf, tennis, motor racing

NY Betting Rules

  • ✅ Must be 21+ to bet
  • ✅ Must physically be in New York state
  • ✅ Online/mobile betting is fully legal
  • ⚠️ No betting on NY college teams (Columbia, Syracuse, etc.)
  • ⚠️ 51% revenue tax — highest in the US
  • ℹ️ Winnings over $600 may need to be reported on taxes
  • ℹ️ All books use geolocation to verify you're in NY

New York Sports Betting FAQs

Yes — mobile sports betting launched in New York on January 8, 2022. New York is now the largest US sports betting market by handle, with over $20 billion wagered annually. FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, ESPN Bet, BetRivers, and several other books are all licensed in the state.
FanDuel is the top-rated NY sportsbook for 2025. It holds the largest market share, offers the best NFL odds (-108 to -109 vs industry standard -110), has the fastest PayPal withdrawals, and requires no promo code for its $1,000 first-bet offer. DraftKings is a strong second for props bettors.
New York taxes sportsbook gross gaming revenue at 51% — the highest rate in any US state. Bettors are not directly taxed on winnings beyond normal federal/state income tax reporting. However, the high operator tax means NY sportsbooks sometimes have marginally higher vig than books in lower-tax states.
Yes — betting on professional NY teams (Giants, Jets, Knicks, Nets, Yankees, Mets, Rangers, Islanders, Sabres) is fully legal. College sports betting is allowed with one exception: you cannot bet on games where a New York college team is a participant (e.g., no bets on Syracuse basketball, Columbia, Fordham, etc.).
As of April 2026, nine mobile sportsbooks are licensed in New York: FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, ESPN Bet, BetRivers, PointsBet, Bally Bet, and Resorts World Bet. FanDuel and DraftKings command the vast majority of the market.

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