Online Casinos in New York

New York legalized online sports betting in 2022. Governor Kathy Hochul signed SB5935A banning sweepstakes casinos in early December 2026. Attorney General sent cease-and-desist letters to operators. Considering online casino legislation in 2026.

New York has legalized online sports betting but not online casino gaming. The mobile sports betting market launched January 8, 2022, and New York quickly became one of the highest-revenue sports betting markets in the country. Licensed operators include DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, BetMGM, and several others — all accessible via mobile app statewide.

Online casino games (slots, blackjack, live dealer) are not licensed in New York. Bills to legalize iGaming have been introduced in multiple legislative sessions, with advocates pointing to the revenue potential of a market covering roughly 20 million residents. No such law has passed as of early 2026, though the topic remains active in Albany.

Sweepstakes casino platforms are not available to New York residents. New York enacted legislation restricting sweepstakes casino operations in the state, and the Attorney General issued cease-and-desist letters to operators. The major sweepstakes platforms — Stake US, Pulsz, Chumba Casino, and others — do not accept New York registrations.

New York joins Washington as the two most notable states where sweepstakes casino platforms are unavailable. NY residents looking for casino-style entertainment without licensed real-money gaming have limited options until full iGaming legislation passes.

New York has a substantial land-based casino footprint. Tribal casinos operated by the Seneca Nation, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, and Oneida Indian Nation run under federal compacts. The state also has licensed non-tribal commercial casinos including Rivers Casino & Resort (Schenectady), del Lago Resort & Casino, Tioga Downs, and Resorts World Catskills.

Three additional downstate commercial casino licenses are in the selection process as of early 2026, with proposed sites in or near New York City. If awarded, these would be among the highest-revenue casino properties in the US given their proximity to the metro area.

New York residents currently have access to licensed sports betting through multiple major apps and a growing set of physical casinos. Sweepstakes platforms and any online casino gaming outside licensed sportsbooks are not available. If full iGaming legislation passes, it would likely transform New York into one of the largest online casino markets in the country — but no timeline is confirmed.