Is BetMGM Legal in New York?
- BetMGM is available in New York state
- Monday, Jan. 17, marks BetMGM’s entry into the New York online betting scene
- See what the industry-leader will have to offer in the Empire State
When New York sports betting apps launched last week, many were probably surprised that industry giant BetMGM wasn’t among the available options at the outset.
That has changed.
BetMGM has now joined the action as of Monday, January 17.
BetMGM Available in New York
As of 5:00 am ET on January 17, BetMGM will join the burgeoning online sports-betting market in the state of New York.
New York represents the largest potential betting market among states that have legalized the activity. The Empire State ranks fourth in the US in terms of state population.
🗣️ THE KING IS COMING TO NY
We are thrilled to announce our launch in the Empire State on Monday, January 17th! 🗽
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— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) January 14, 2022
While Pennsylvania and Illinois, both of which legalized online betting before NY, rank fifth and sixth, they are a distant fifth and sixth. New York is home to nearly 20 million residents. Pennsylvania and Illinois are both between 12 and 13 million.
It’s clear that BetMGM is going to be a major player in New York. They are devoting a lot of resources to advertising, bringing on A-list Hollywood celebrity Jamie Foxx as the face of BetMGM ad campaigns.
Where Is BetMGM Legal?
New York represents the 12th state in which BetMGM is now offering its online betting platform.
Prior to New York, BetMGM was already active in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington DC, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
What Will BetMGM Offer in NY?
BetMGM is a full-service sportsbook that has been operating since 2018, when MGM Resorts International started a joint venture with Entain Holdings.
Their betting board is equally as extensive as competitors like FanDuel, DraftKings, and Caesars. Also like their competitors, the BetMGM bonuses and promos are extensive, particularly for new customers. They are going to be giving New Yorkers a $1,000 risk-free bet upon signup.
The sportsbook also offers daily odds boosts, dubbed “Lions Boost” after the iconic MGM mascot Leo the Lion, along with several other ongoing promos for existing customers.
It remains to be seen how BetMGM fairs against its competitors in what is now the hottest betting market in the United States. Check in with SBD’s revenue tracker for NY in the coming months to get a gauge of the overall industry.
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Sascha was a hockey player in his youth, a lawyer in his capricious mid-20s, and has been with SBD since 2014. He specializes in football, basketball, politics, baseball, and hockey.
