NY Online Sports Betting Starts Saturday with 4 Sportsbook Apps – Sign Up Now

By Mitchell South in Sports Betting News
Updated: January 8, 2022 at 9:34 am ESTPublished:

- The New York State Gaming Commission has confirmed online NY sports betting starts Saturday, January 8 at 9 a.m. EST
- FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars Sportsbook, and Rush Street Interactive will be the first four sportsbooks to launch
- The other five licensed New York sports betting sites are still expected to launch in the near future
After years of anticipation, New York online sports betting is set to launch on Saturday, Jan. 8 at 9 a.m. EST.
The New York State Gaming Commission released an official announcement confirming four betting sites have satisfied all regulatory requirements needed to launch.
BREAKING: New York Gaming Commission approves four platform providers to launch New York online sports betting this Saturday, Jan. 8.
Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel, and Rush Street Interactive can launch this weekend. pic.twitter.com/hR7rvjRBQt
— RLinnehanXL (@RLinnehanXl) January 6, 2022
With five other NY sports betting sites expected to go-live in the days or weeks following, this is just the start for New York sports bettors.
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Get ready for the launch of online NY sports betting with these exciting details.
Sportsbooks Now Accepting Pre-Launch Registrations
New York sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel are already accepting pre-launch registrations. Register with these NY betting sites before launch day on January 8, and you’ll unlock limited time promos.
NY Sports Betting Pre-Launch Promos
NY Online Sportsbook | Pre-Launch Promo |
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FanDuel Sportsbook New York | |
DraftKings Sportsbook New York |
Here’s how these promos work:
FanDuel New York
Register with FanDuel Sportsbook New York before January 8 and unlock $100 in bonus funds. These funds will become available in your FanDuel Sportsbook account when online New York sports betting launches Saturday, January 8.
DraftKings New York
Similar to the FanDuel offer, DraftKings Sportsbook New York is offering a $100 free bet promo for new customers who sign up before January 8. These promo funds will become available on day one of online New York sports betting.
Online New York Sports Betting Gets Underway with 4 Sportsbooks
New Yorkers will have a total of four sports betting sites to choose from when everything gets underway on Jan. 8:
NY Sportsbooks Launching Jan. 8
Online NY Sportsbooks | Launch Date and Time |
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FanDuel Sportsbook New York | Saturday, Jan. 8, 9 a.m. EST |
DraftKings Sportsbook New York | Saturday, Jan. 8, 9 a.m. EST |
Caesars Sportsbook New York | Saturday, Jan. 8, 9 a.m. EST |
Rush Street Interactive New York | Saturday, Jan. 8, 9 a.m. EST |
We’ll keep this page updated with links to register with these NY sports betting sites as soon as they become available.
Five Other New York Sports Betting Sites Preparing to Launch
A total of five other sportsbooks were awarded online sports betting licenses from the NY State Gaming Commission and are still expected to launch in the coming days or weeks.
The other five NY sportsbooks launching shortly after Jan. 8 include:
- BetMGM New York
- Bally Bet New York
- PointsBet New York
- WynnBet New York
- Empire Resort
The Moment NY Sports Bettors Have Been Waiting for Is Just Days Away
This official announcement from the New York State Gaming Commission is exciting news for New York sports bettors. In-person wagering at retail sportsbooks has been available in the Empire State since 2019, but online sports betting will take this market to a new level.
Make sure you keep it locked in with Sports Betting Dime for all the latest updates on mobile New York sports betting.

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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.