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DraftKings Launches Subscription Service To Provide New York Sports Bettors With Improved Odds

DraftKings has introduced a new subscription service to New York bettors that provides users with better odds for parlay betting.

Posted on: January 3, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

Customer places a bet at Caesars Sportsbook in Cleveland.

Following Scandal, Sportsbooks Eliminating NBA Props Involving Two-Way Players

New York sportsbooks will not offer prop bets on two-way and 10-day contract players during the 2024-25 NBA season.

Posted on: October 18, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

New York Mets celebrate beating Philadelphia Phillies to reach NLCS.

Aimless To Amazin’: New York Mets Defying All Betting Odds In Quest For World Series

They were winless. They were counted out. Now the New York Mets are close to the World Series. How did they get here? With plenty of magic.

Posted on: October 17, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin celebrates against Jacksonville Jaguars

Return Of NFL Helps NY Sportsbooks Nearly Set Monthly Handle Record Of Over $2 Billion

With the NFL's return came a near-record-setting month for sportsbooks in New York, which becomes the second state to cross $50 billion in lifetime handle.

Posted on: October 16, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks during Democratic National Convention.

Gov. Hochul Signs Bill Requiring Warning On New York Sports Betting Ads

A new bill signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul further highlights the state's efforts to emphasize responsible gambling.

Posted on: October 3, 2024 | | Hill Kerby

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers after a loss to the Denver Broncos.

Upset-Filled First 4 Weeks Of NFL Season Have Led To Big Numbers For NY Sportsbooks

Underdogs have fared quite well through the first quarter of the 2024 NFL season. As a result, New York sportsbooks have put up big revenue numbers.

Posted on: September 30, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Back To Nine: ESPN Bet Soft Launches In New York With ‘Official Rollout’ Set For Friday

After months of anticipation, and just days after regulatory approval, ESPN Bet makes its New York sports betting debut.

Posted on: September 26, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Hand holding phone with ESPN Bet Sportsbook

State Regulators Sign Off On ESPN Bet, Which Could Soft Launch Before Weekend

The New York State Gaming Commission approved the Penn Entertainment acquisition of WynnBet, clearing the way for ESPN Bet to go live in the Empire State.

Posted on: September 23, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

New York Regulators To Consider ESPN Bet Launch During Monday Meeting

The final hurdle for the New York sports betting launch of ESPN Bet will take place Sept. 23 during a meeting of the New York State Gaming Commission.

Posted on: September 20, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

National Council On Problem Gambling Emphasizes Neutrality In Response To SAFE Bet Act

The National Council on Problem Gambling remained neutral to a federal bill on legal sports betting, but it did prefer a different piece of legislation.

Posted on: September 18, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

sports betting

DraftKings Launches Subscription Service To Provide New York Sports Bettors With Improved Odds

Following Scandal, Sportsbooks Eliminating NBA Props Involving Two-Way Players

Aimless To Amazin’: New York Mets Defying All Betting Odds In Quest For World Series

Return Of NFL Helps NY Sportsbooks Nearly Set Monthly Handle Record Of Over $2 Billion

Gov. Hochul Signs Bill Requiring Warning On New York Sports Betting Ads

Upset-Filled First 4 Weeks Of NFL Season Have Led To Big Numbers For NY Sportsbooks

Back To Nine: ESPN Bet Soft Launches In New York With ‘Official Rollout’ Set For Friday

State Regulators Sign Off On ESPN Bet, Which Could Soft Launch Before Weekend

New York Regulators To Consider ESPN Bet Launch During Monday Meeting

National Council On Problem Gambling Emphasizes Neutrality In Response To SAFE Bet Act

Downstate New York Casino Bids Clear Key Hurdle

MGM Resorts Backs Out of Consideration for Downstate New York Casino

Two Downstate Casino Bids Advance After Manhattan Proposals Rejected

New York Lawmaker Pushes Sweeps Ban to Pave Way for Online Casinos

Resorts World, Bally’s Casino Projects Receive Strong Community Backing at Hearings