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After what has felt like an eternity of waiting, sports betting has finally been legalized in New York. Bettors in the Empire State have been eagerly awaiting for the best operators in the U.S to launch their platforms.
FanDuel is one of the most popular sports betting operators in the United States, and bettors in the Big Apple have been eagerly awaiting its arrival. FanDuel is one of nine operators that were given the opportunity to launch online sports betting sites in New York.
However, much to the excitement of New York bettors, FanDuel was one of a handful operators that were given the green light to open ahead of schedule. So, if you’re itching to know is DraftKings legal in New York, or is sports betting at Caesars NY legal yet? Then we can answer with a resounding Yes! On Saturday January 8, FanDuel, DraftKings and Caesars all opened their virtual doors in the Empire State.
FanDuel New York is live and if you’re a keen sports bettor in the Big Apple you can head over to their site right now and get involved. But, first we’ll tell you a bit more about FanDuel and what you can expect from them.
FanDuel was founded in 2009 and it is one of the most experienced and reputable operators of the current crop that are launching in New York. FanDuel is one of the most versatile platforms around, offering their customers multiple ways to bet, and multiple markets to bet on. If you’re looking for variety, you’re in the right place!
FanDuel is well known around the United States, and they’re currently operating in several different states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, and Indiana. However, the popularity and fame of the platform stretches further than that, with tons of bettors asking when FanDuel will be coming to their state. Luckily for New Yorkers, FanDuel has arrived just in time for Super Bowl LVI.
Being given priority to launch in New York is cause for celebration, and FanDuel does not take celebrations lightly. In fact, they’re offering some fantastic FanDuel NY sign up bonuses for new customers in the Empire State, and you don’t want to miss out on these.
What we love about FanDuel is that they’re bringing new betting markets into New York with them. This will give you the opportunity to get an idea of the different types of bets and markets that you can get into on FanDuel. Our favorites are horse racing and Daily Fantasy Sports, make sure you go check them out once you’re signed up!
FanDuel was approved by the New York State Gaming Commission, however they have to follow strict rules that have been set out for them. You must be over 21 years of age in order to sign up with a sportsbook in New York, and you must complete the verification process.
There are several other operators that have joined FanDuel in opening their virtual doors in the state of New York, including Super Bowl sponsors BetMGM, so there’s sure to be an exclusive BetMGM New York bonus to coincide with their launch. Make sure you check out each of them before making a final decision on which one is right for you.
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