Reviewed by Marcus Reynolds, Senior Sports Betting Analyst · June 8, 2026
Updated April 2026  ·  9 Licensed NY Books

Best Sportsbooks in
New York — 2026

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 2026

#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
theScore Bet NY
Licensed NY theScore App
See offer
New-Player Bonus

theScore Bet is a major player in NY, operated by PENN Entertainment (formerly ESPN BET, rebranded Dec 2025). Bet slips integrate with the theScore app for scores, news, and live betting in one place. No code required for the welcome offer.

82
Overall Score
theScore App
Integrated
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, theScore Bet, BetRivers, and several other books are all licensed in the state.
FanDuel is the top-rated NY sportsbook for 2026. 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, theScore Bet, BetRivers, Bally Bet, and Resorts World Bet. FanDuel and DraftKings command the vast majority of the market.

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