Online gambling: What sports betting apps are available in New York? – SILive.com

Online sports betting has arrived in New York.

The Empire State approved sports gambling late last year and it went live in New York on Jan. 8, 2022.

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The early results have been nothing short of spectacular as New York set a record for the amount bet on sports, and tax revenues, too, in the very first month after its rollout.

According to a report on Syracuse.com, bettors placed more than $1.6 billion in wagers on the outcomes of games and related propositions, according to the State Gaming Commission. That beat the old record handle of $1.3 billion set by New Jersey bettors in October.

Thats not all. The state earned $57.6 million in taxes on the revenues earned by sports betting operators in January. Thats more than double the previous record set by Pennsylvania in November. New Yorks tax rate on sports betting revenues is 51%, while Pennsylvania has the second highest rate at 36%.

Right now six companies betting apps are available in New York. They are Draft Kings, FanDuel, BetRivers, BetMGM, Caesars and PointsBet.

And its not too late to open an account and most all of them are giving special incentives to sign up, like cash back, free bets and ridiculous cant-lose odds.

These mobile version apps allows bettors to place wagers via their smartphones or other devices, all in the comfort of their homes.

No longer will Staten Islanders or other New Yorkers have to camp out in a neighboring state to place bets.

State residents can bet on professional and college sports. The NFL, college football and the NBA usually draw the most action.

However, wagers on in-state college teams, such as St. Johns, Syracuse and Wagner College and other schools, are still prohibited for both home and road games even if played in another state.

Note: Online/mobile sports betting is now legal in New York state, but wagers on in-state college teams, such as St. Johns and Wagner College, are still prohibited for both home and road games even if played in another state.

If you or a loved one has questions or needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit 1800gambler.net for more information.

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