Home Legal sports betting in New York State
Local News

Legal sports betting in New York State

Contributors
sports betting
Photo Credit: cunaplus

For people, New Yorkers waited to have legal sports betting facility within their state. Their dreams and hopes come true in 2013 when sports betting were legalized in New York State in their commercial casinos. The first ever sportsbook started in July 2019. It may be noted here that there is no mobile, online or online sports betting are not legalized in New York State. There are limited legal sports betting in New York State.

Legal Sports Betting is monitored and overseen by an authorized body in the State. This authorized body is New York State Gaming Commission. Click here for more info.

Age of People Who Can Bet

There have been restrictions as to who can bet in the legal sports betting in New York State. It can be seen that to prevent any major losses and misuse of the platform by the irresponsible and immature teenagers, minimum age to bet is 21 years old. Anybody who is 21 or more than 21 years old can bet in the legal sports betting sessions in the New York State.

Legal sports betting have begun in the year 2019, and after the legalizations, many people unknown to the gambling world have shown their interest just for the sake of the fun. They are given below:

  1. Point Place Casino (Bridgeport)

This is situated in the Central New York, which is the destination of most of the people who want to enjoy the best burgers, fries, drinks and casino. You can enjoy legal sports betting places in Point Place Casino.

  1. Turning Stone Resort Casino (Syracuse)

This is mini-Las-Vegas in New York State. Turning Stone Resort Casino is an award winning that is situated near a lake, has gold, free Wi-Fi and much more facilities. The casino is situated in the heart of New York. You can enjoy the legalized sports betting in this luxurious and regal casino resort.

  1. FanDuel Sportbook at Tioga Dowa Casino Resort

This is an official space created for the legal sports betting in New York State. Fanduel Sportsbook at Tioga Dowa has offered good experience and good winning for choosing them. You can bet, watch and at last win in their lucky place.

  1. River Sportsbook (Schenectady)

This is one of the two Sportsbooks that had been established after the sports betting was legalized in New York State. This sportsbook place expands over 5,000 square feet. This is a luxurious lounge, with royally furnished and luxury-styled spacious room gives the best experience of the sports betting sessions.

As per current law, only following casinos are eligible for applying for legal sports betting facility at their casinos. They are given below:

  • Del Lago Resort & Casino
  • Resorts World Catskill
  • Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady
  • Tioga Downs Casino

Only four of these casinos can apply.

Conclusion: Legal Sports Betting will become a flourishing platform once it is picked up by people as a fun hobby at large.

Contributors

Contributors

Have a guest column, letter to the editor, story idea or a news tip? Email editor Chris Graham at [email protected]. Subscribe to AFP podcasts on Apple PodcastsSpotifyPandora and YouTube.

Latest News

jason miyares
Politics, Virginia News

‘Sophisticated cyberattack’ takes Jason Miyares, OAG offline: Report

school classroom teacher
Local News

Rockingham Academy teacher receives first Bridgewater College leadership award

Jennifer Trumbo, a math and science teacher at Rockingham Academy, has received the 2024 Bridgewater College Educational Leadership Award.

matt schlapp
Politics, U.S. & World News

CPAC chair Matt Schlapp allegedly groped man at Northern Virginia bar

American Conservative PAC chairman Matt Schlapp, who agreed to a $480,000 settlement to resolve a sexual-harrassment suit filed by a Republican aide last year, is facing a fresh same-sex harassment allegation from an incident at a Northern Virginia bar over the weekend. According to reporting by journalist Yashar Ali, Schlapp closely followed a group of...

social change protest
Local News, Politics

National Day of Protest: Staunton protest on Monday joins anti-Trump movement

drug seizure cocaine fentanyl
Virginia News

Roanoke narcotics sting leads to two arrests, eight kilos of cocaine seized

uva basketball ron sanchez
Basketball, Sports

UVA Basketball: Ron Sanchez not thinking about job future, focus is on ‘right now’

drug trafficking arrest
Virginia News

Woman arrested after attempt to smuggle $75K in drugs into Virginia correctional center