The time is finally here: Online sports betting is officially live in the great state of New York as of 9 a.m. ET this morning.
It seemed that the time may never come, especially with neighboring New Jersey enjoying legal betting for now three years, but wait no longer, New Yorkers. There will be nine sportsbooks this year, four of which — Caesars, FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetRivers — have officially launched as of today. BetMGM, PointsBet, WynnBET, Bally Bet, and Resorts World won’t be far behind in 2022.
What’s even better: We’ve compiled for you the best promotions and codes for the books live today in New York. It doesn’t get much easier than this; just click the links below and take advantage of the free money today.
Best New York Sportsbooks, Apps, and Promo Codes
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Caesars New York Sportsbook
The Caesars betting empire and the Empire State: It’s hard to find a better combination than that. The casino giant from Las Vegas is becoming a strong player across the U.S., and it’s among the first sportsbooks to enter the live New York market. They’re now operating in 11 states as of Saturday and are primed to be one of the biggest players in the betting and iGaming space for years to come.
This Caesars offer is far and away the best one you’ll find in the New York market — and maybe ever. They’re giving away up to $3,000 in a first deposit match, which is a high number anyway, but to give even more value, new users will get an extra $300 just for signing up. With the college football national championship on Monday, the NFL playoffs just a week away, and the NBA in full force, there’s no reason not to take free funds for those big betting events.
UPDATE: On top of the incredibly generous deposit match and $300 free bet upon sign-up, Caesars is also posting a no-brainer boost on the Knicks to score a point. The max bet is $50, so you’ll win $50 if they score, which is a complete guarantee. Note that this is for new and existing users, so take advantage of the $3,300 offer first, and then bet the promo afterwards.
FanDuel New York Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook has quickly become the biggest operator in the U.S., now live in double-digit states. They first got their start as a daily fantasy sports (DFS) platform and naturally ventured into the betting world following the PASPA ruling in 2018. They’ve continued to be a market leader in innovation in the betting space, as shown by their invention of “same-game parlay” markets.
FanDuel is giving users two options for sign-up offers at the New York launch: You can get either Georgia or Alabama at 30/1 odds for the college football title game on Monday, or you can take the regular sign-up offer that grants a risk-free bet up to $1,000. It depends on how much you want to put into your account today: The first one requires just a small $5 bet, whereas the second matches your first bet, so you’ll have to bet big to potentially save big.
UPDATE: FanDuel has also posted a super boost for today’s Cowboys vs. Eagles game, and new and existing users will win $50 if there’s just three points scored in the entire game — by either team. Make sure to take advantage of the other offer first, and then navigate to the promos and bonuses section to also grab this easy boost.
DraftKings New York Sportsbook
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last decade, you’ve definitely heard of DraftKings. Like FanDuel, they started as a daily fantasy sports company, adding sportsbook and iGaming operations back in 2018. With the sleekest and easiest-to-use sportsbook app in the industry, they’re a complete no-brainer for every sports bettor looking for a home.
Their welcome offer for Saturday is all about the NFL, and you can take your pick of which game you want your first bet to be on. Once you sign up, simply place a $5 bet or more on any NFL moneyline for the Week 18 slate. If that team wins, you’ll get $200. We’d recommend the local Buffalo Bills, as they’re massive -1115 favorites to win, and you’ll get them instead at +4000.
UPDATE: The savings don’t end after your first sign-up offer. DraftKings today is offering an easy $25 on tonight’s Knicks vs. Celtics game, which you’ll win if there’s a point scored. With a total in the 200s, that’s the easiest bonus you’ll ever find.
BetRivers New York Sportsbook
BetRivers, and its brand in some states, SugarHouse, is also a behemoth of the U.S. betting industry. Also in double-digit states, they were cleared to become one of the first four books allowed to open their digital doors in New York. They aren’t as fancy as the other books listed above, but they give fair odds, and it will be incredibly important in this competitive market to line shop to find the best bet every day.
The offer they’re giving out at launch is simple: Sign up, and they’ll match your first deposit up to $250. Just remember that the match is on your first deposit, so if you put in $10 and then tomorrow deposit an extra $150, you’ll only get the match on that initial funding. Make sure to get the best bang for your buck right away and enjoy all four of your new New York sportsbooks.
Upcoming New York Sportsbooks
As mentioned above, the party isn’t going to stop with just these four sportsbooks. At some point this year, you’ll have five more options:
- BetMGM
- PointsBet
- WynnBET
- Bally Bet
- Resorts World
BetMGM and PointsBet will likely be the first to jump into the mix, with the former entering the market as soon as next week. The New York regulators have been discussing betting in the state for many years, and it’s a big win for bettors that the market will be so competitive with many options.
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