Online Casinos in New York
Are real-money online casinos legal in the Empire State, and what can you actually play online right now?
Short Answer
No. There are no licensed online casinos in New York.
New York has not enacted an iGaming law, and the state licenses no real-money online slots or table games. Senator Joseph Addabbo's S2614 would change that, but his own May statement said the bill will not move in the 2026 session. What is legal here: mobile sports betting with eight operators, the NY Lottery sold through licensed couriers, and four upstate commercial casinos. The state banned sweepstakes-style sites in December 2025.
How It Happened
Mobile sports betting signed into law
Governor Cuomo signs the FY2022 state budget authorizing online sports wagering under the New York State Gaming Commission at a 51 percent tax on operator revenue.
First mobile sportsbooks launch
Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetRivers go live as the first four of nine licensed operators.
Sweepstakes casinos banned
Governor Kathy Hochul signs S5935A, outlawing dual-currency sweepstakes platforms that mimic casinos, sportsbooks, lotteries, or bingo. Fines run from 10,000 to 100,000 dollars per violation.
Three downstate casino licenses awarded
The Gaming Commission approves Bally's at Ferry Point in the Bronx, Hard Rock at Metropolitan Park in Queens, and a full casino conversion at Resorts World New York City.
Addabbo reintroduces online casino bill
Senator Joseph Addabbo files S2614 with a 30.5 percent tax on gross gaming revenue. Assemblymember Carrie Woerner files companion bill A5922.
Online Casino Options for New York
New York licenses no online casinos and bans sweepstakes sites. The listings below are placeholders until our database is wired in for the state.
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Why There Are No Online Casinos
New York legalized mobile sports betting through the fiscal year 2022 state budget, which Governor Andrew Cuomo signed on April 19, 2021. That law gave the New York State Gaming Commission authority over online sports wagering at a 51 percent tax rate, the highest in any multi-operator US state. It said nothing about online slots, table games, or live dealer play, and no iGaming law has passed in the four sessions since.
Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. introduced S2614 on January 7, 2026, his latest annual attempt to authorize online casinos. Assemblymember Carrie Woerner filed companion bill A5922. The proposal sets a 30.5 percent tax on gross gaming revenue and limits eligibility to existing commercial casinos, video lottery facilities, tribal operators with a compact, and mobile sports betting licensees. The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, a 40,000-member labor union, has called iGaming a job killer and blocked prior versions. Addabbo confirmed in May 2026 that the bill will not advance this session.
What You Can Play Online
The real-money options available to New York residents as of May 2026.
Mobile Sports Betting
Authorized in the 2021 state budget and live since January 8, 2022. Eight apps operate today: Bally Bet, BetMGM, BetRivers, Caesars, DraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel, and Resorts World Bet. The 51 percent tax is the highest in any multi-operator US state. Regulated by the New York State Gaming Commission, 21 and up.
NY Lottery via Couriers
The New York Lottery does not sell tickets directly online. Licensed couriers Jackpocket, Lotto.com, and Jackpot.com buy official tickets on your behalf from a retailer and store a scanned copy in the app. Powerball, Mega Millions, and state draw games are available, 18 and up.
Upstate Commercial Casinos
Four full-service venues operate in person: Rivers Casino in Schenectady, Resorts World Catskills, del Lago Resort near Waterloo, and Tioga Downs. The Gaming Commission added three downstate licenses on December 15, 2025 for Bally's in the Bronx, Hard Rock at Metropolitan Park in Queens, and a full casino at Resorts World New York City.
Tribal Casinos
The Oneida Indian Nation runs Turning Stone, Yellow Brick Road, and Point Place. The Seneca Nation runs casinos in Niagara Falls, Salamanca, and Buffalo. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe runs Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. Tribal gaming operates under federal compacts and is in person only.
Play Responsibly
You must be 21 to gamble at a casino or on a sportsbook in New York, and 18 for the lottery or horse racing. If gambling stops being fun, call 1-800-GAMBLER for free, confidential help, or read our responsible gambling guide.
New York Gambling FAQ
Are online casinos legal in New York?+
No. New York has not legalized real-money online casino games, and the state licenses no operator to offer slots, table games, live dealer, or online poker. Sites advertising NY online casinos are offshore and unregulated.
Is there a bill to legalize online casinos in New York?+
Yes. Senator Joseph Addabbo introduced S2614 on January 7, 2026, with companion bill A5922 by Assemblymember Carrie Woerner. The proposal sets a 30.5 percent tax and limits licenses to existing commercial casinos, video lottery facilities, tribal operators, and mobile sportsbook licensees. Addabbo said in May 2026 that the bill will not advance this session.
What can I bet on online in New York?+
Mobile sports betting through eight operators including BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars, BetRivers, Bally Bet, Resorts World Bet, and Fanatics. Daily fantasy sports and horse race wagering are also legal online. The state lottery is sold through licensed couriers, not directly online.
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in New York?+
No. Governor Hochul signed S5935A on December 5, 2025, banning dual-currency sweepstakes platforms that mimic casino games, sports betting, lotteries, or bingo. The law applies to operators, suppliers, payment processors, and affiliates, with fines from 10,000 to 100,000 dollars per violation.
How old do you have to be to gamble in New York?+
Casinos and sports betting require age 21. Lottery, horse racing, daily fantasy sports, and bingo are 18 and up.
Will New York legalize online casinos in 2026?+
Not this session. Senator Addabbo confirmed in May 2026 that S2614 will not advance, and the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council labor union continues to oppose iGaming as a threat to brick-and-mortar casino jobs. The bill is expected to return in the 2027 session.