Put Your Money on These Sports When DraftKings and FanDuel Go Online in NY
- FanDuel and DraftKings have been two of New York’s premier sportsbooks since 2019
- They have been operating retail NY locations, taking in-person wagers on all kinds of events
- New York online sports betting is fast approaching and the sports you can wager on are virtually limitless
The DraftKings and FanDuel sportsbooks have been staples in the New York sports betting market for over two years now. Operating from retail locations at the Tioga Downs Casino Resort (FanDuel New York) and the del Lago Resort & Casino (DraftKings New York), these brick-and-mortar shops have been some of the only sports betting options for New Yorkers to date.
With online New York sports betting fast approaching, sports bettors in the Empire State can start experiencing what the DraftKings NY and FanDuel NY mobile betting apps have to offer. Some fans might be wondering if the betting sites from these sportsbooks have everything on offer.
Let’s run through the details of online sportsbooks launching in New York, the betting types and kinds of sports you can wager on, and when online NY sports betting is expected to get underway.
What You Can Bet on in the NY Sports Betting Market
Anyone that’s visited the retail sportsbook locations in New York knows there’s virtually no limit to what you can wager on. Mobile sports betting takes the huge catalog of betting options and makes it available in the palm of your hand.
Sports to Bet on in New York
| New York Sportsbook | Sports You Can Bet On | Types of Wagers You Can Make |
|---|---|---|
| FanDuel Sportsbook | Football (NFL), Basketball (NBA), Baseball (MLB), Hockey (Baseball), MMA (UFC), Boxing, Soccer, and more. | Moneyline, Totals, Point Spread, Props, Parlays, Futures, Teasers, and more. |
| DraftKings Sportsbook | Football (NFL), Basketball (NBA), Baseball (MLB), Hockey (Baseball), MMA (UFC), Boxing, Soccer, and more. | Moneyline, Totals, Point Spread, Props, Parlays, Futures, Teasers, and more. |
Major leagues like the ones listed in the table above are sure to draw a lot of betting action, but you should also investigate more niche options. Some unique sports you can wager on with these NY sportsbooks include:
- Aussie rules football
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Darts
- Handball
- Snooker
- Table Tennis
These aren’t the only events you can wager on with these sportsbooks.
If you have something in mind for when online NY sports betting launches, chances are you’ll be able to make some type of wager on it.
There’s no more convenient way of betting on your favorite games than a mobile app, and sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel will make everything available as soon as they’re ready to launch.
DraftKings, FanDuel, and Other NY Sportsbooks Set to Launch
New York sports bettors will be happy to hear that DraftKings, FanDuel, and seven other sportsbooks are anticipated to launch on day one of mobile wagering.
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The other seven NY betting sites set to launch include the following:
New York Sports Betting Sites
| Other NY Sportsbooks | Anticipated Launch |
|---|---|
| BetMGM New York | Q4 2021 / Q1 2022 |
| Bally Bet New York | Q4 2021 / Q1 2022 |
| Caesars Sportsbook New York | Q4 2021 / Q1 2022 |
| PointsBet New York | Q4 2021 / Q1 2022 |
| WynnBET New York | Q4 2021 / Q1 2022 |
| BetRivers New York | Q4 2021 / Q1 2022 |
| Empire Resort | Q4 2021 / Q1 2022 |
Each of these betting sites received approval from the New York State Gaming Commission on November 8, 2021. They were awarded official sports betting licenses that will be valid for 10 years, and each platform agreed to a 51% tax rate.
New York Online Sports Betting Is Launching Soon
The NFL playoffs and Super Bowl LVI are fast approaching, and New Yorkers are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to wager from the comfort of their homes as the NFL season wraps up.
One more nugget on the potential launch date for New York online sports betting from Senator Addabbo:
"We are still expecting that first bet to be in the NFL playoffs, and then of course to be fully up and running by the Super Bowl. We're still on par for that."
— RLinnehanXL (@RLinnehanXl) November 11, 2021
An official launch date hasn’t been determined yet, but NY sports bettors can rest assured they’ll be wagering in time for the biggest sporting event of the year.
Make sure you check back in with Sports Betting Dime for all the latest news and analysis on the launch of mobile New York Sports Betting. You don’t want to miss a beat when the action finally gets online in the Empire State!
A sports fanatic and strategic wordsmith, Mitchell has been writing gaming content for over seven years. As sports betting emerges in markets across the globe, he’s ready to journey alongside those who haven’t wagered before with informative articles and comprehensive how-to guides.
