New York has permitted online sports betting since January 2022, following the US Supreme Court's lifting of the federal ban in 2019 and subsequent state legislation. Bettors aged 21 and over can now choose from nine licensed sportsbook apps operating within the state, alongside numerous retail locations at casinos. This represents a significant expansion of legal gaming opportunities for New York residents compared to the previous retail-only period that began in 2019.

The major sportsbook operators available include FanDuel, BetMGM, Fanatics and theScore Bet, each offering welcome promotions such as bonus bets, deposit matches and bet-and-get offers. New York's diverse professional sports landscape—including the Knicks, Nets, Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets, Bills, Rangers and Islanders—provides numerous betting markets. However, strict college sports betting restrictions apply: residents cannot wager on New York-based college teams, any college event held within the state, or college player props, regardless of opponent or location.