In recent years, New York has become one of the biggest states in terms of sports betting activity. With the Supreme Court of the United States repealing the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018, individual states were once again able to legislate their own sports betting operations as they saw fit.
As a result, New York was quick to act, introducing the Sports Wagering Act in 2013. This allowed for four licensed commercial casinos to offer retail sports wagering — however, it was not until the repeal of PASPA in 2018 that mobile sports betting was actively allowed in the state.
Now that mobile and online sports betting is finally being introduced in New York, many sports fans in the Empire State are looking to find the best (legal) ways to bet online. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to online sports betting for New Yorkers looking to get in on the action.
Where to Bet and How to Bet Online in New York
Online sports betting is now available at several major sportsbooks in New York, with the most popular being:
DraftKings Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
PointsBet
William Hill Sportsbook
Bet365
Unibet
FOX Bet
BetRivers
Each of these sports betting providers is legal and licensed to operate within the state. That said, it’s important to note that New York has yet to pass any law regulating the activity of online sports betting in the state, so all players must be 21 years of age or older, and must be physically located within the borders of NY to place bets.
Now that you know which sportsbooks are available in the state, let’s take a look at how you can get started betting online in New York.
Setting Up Your Online Sportsbetting Account
The first step to get started online betting in NY is to register for an account at one or more of the above sportsbooks.
To begin, visit the website of the book you would like to join and click the registration button. In most cases, you can simply use your existing Facebook or Google account to quickly sign in, or you will need to provide some information such as your name, date of birth, address, and bank or payment card details.
Once your account is approved (which usually only takes a few minutes) you can then make your first deposit, usually via debit card, credit card, or any of the other accepted payment methods. Depending on the book, you may also be entitled to a welcome bonus or other offer when signing up, so be sure to read the terms and conditions of your chosen book before depositing.
New York Sports Available for Betting
Once you have a few dollars in your account, you can start looking at the betting options available. All the major sports like football, basketball, baseball and soccer are offered, as well as a number of lesser-known sports like MMA, volleyball, sailing and more.
What’s more, you can also bet on a number of prop bets and markets, including parlay bets and accumulator bets, as well as something called ‘in-play betting’ which lets you bet on games and events as they happen live in front of you.
Different Types of Wagering Options
Now that you know what sports you can bet on, let’s take a look at the different types of wagers you can make. Most sportsbooks offer a range of different betting lines, from the basic ‘moneyline’ bet, which simply requires you to pick which team or player will win, to ‘point spread’ bets, which require you to pick a team or player to win by a certain number of points.
You can also place ‘over/under’ bets, which involves betting on the total number of points scored by both teams, or ‘futures’ bets, which are long-term wagers on things like the outcome of an entire season.
In addition to traditional bets, you can also bet on ‘proposition’ bets, which are wagers on non-sporting events such as elections, the outcomes of reality TV shows, and more.
Common Bonus Offers Available to NY Players
Online sportsbooks in New York also offer a variety of bonuses and promotions for new and existing players. These include welcome bonuses and free bet offers for new customers, matched deposit bonuses for those reloading their accounts, and even loyalty schemes for long-term players.
It’s important to read the terms and conditions of any bonus offers you may be interested in to make sure you’re getting the best deal and to make sure you comply with the book’s wagering requirements.
If you’re a sports fan living in New York, betting online is an easy and convenient way to get involved with the action. With the recent overturning of the PASPA legislation, online sportsbooks have become readily available throughout the state.
By taking the time to research the available sportsbooks, register for an account, and become familiar with the different types of bets you can place, you can be up and running in no time. Not to mention, there are plenty of tempting bonuses and promotions available to help get you started.
So, what are you waiting for? Get involved with the action today and start betting online in New York.
