New York betting guide
Best Odds Comparison in New York (2026)
New York sports betting is live for both online and retail betting, regulated by the New York State Gaming Commission since it legalized in 2021. This guide breaks down the options specific to New York - the licensed operators, the real legal differences, and the live prop market - so you are working from facts, not marketing.
Retail books operate at four upstate commercial casinos; online launched in January 2022 under a capped set of licenses.
Sports betting in New York
New York legalized sports betting in 2021 and it is regulated by the New York State Gaming Commission. The market is open to both online and retail betting. Retail books operate at four upstate commercial casinos; online launched in January 2022 under a capped set of licenses.
The licensed online operators in New York are DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, Fanatics, ESPN BET. That roster, and the state's tax and registration rules, is what actually shapes the betting experience, which is why it differs from one state to the next.
- Home to the highest sports-betting tax rate in the country at 51% of gross revenue.
- A strict nine-operator cap on online licenses, keeping the field deliberately tight.
- Despite the high tax, New York is routinely the single largest online market by handle.
Why odds comparison matters in New York
New York has 6 licensed online operators (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, Fanatics and ESPN BET), which means the same prop is priced differently depending on which book you open.
That spread is the whole game. A line that sits at -120 on one book and -110 on another is a real difference in value, and the only way to catch it is to compare across books in real time.
Home to the highest sports-betting tax rate in the country at 51% of gross revenue.
How to compare odds in a live for both online and retail betting state
Line shopping works the same in New York as anywhere: pull up the same player prop on each licensed book and take the best number. New York's setup (New York State Gaming Commission) determines which books are even in play, so start with the licensed roster: DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, Fanatics and ESPN BET.
The catch is speed. Lines move fast, and by the time you have tabbed through four apps the number you wanted is gone. A live comparison board that shows every book's current price in one view closes that gap.
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We aggregate the player props that licensed sportsbooks in New York post live from the sportsbooks we track and display the best available price for each market. The best number, in one place, updated live.
Live player prop odds right now
See the current player props that licensed books are posting, with the best available price on each market, updated live for New York bettors.
Frequently asked questions
Is sports betting legal in New York?
Yes. New York legalized sports betting in 2021 and it is regulated by the New York State Gaming Commission. It is live for both online and retail betting.
Which sportsbooks operate in New York?
The licensed online operators in New York are DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, Fanatics and ESPN BET. Retail books operate at four upstate commercial casinos; online launched in January 2022 under a capped set of licenses.
Why do prop prices differ between New York sportsbooks?
Each licensed operator sets its own margin and moves its lines independently, so the same prop is priced differently across DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, Fanatics and ESPN BET. Comparing in real time is how you capture the best available number.
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