Best Sportsbooks in New York 2026
The 9 licensed online sportsbooks in New York, ranked by overall editorial rating. Our scoring weights mobile-app polish, market depth, payout speed, customer-service responsiveness, and live-betting menu strength. FanDuel is our top pick.
New York Operator Comparison · Who Wins What
Five decision axes across the top 5 licensed operators in New York. We compute the winner per axis from operator metadata (rating, bonus dollar amount, app store rating, payout speed, payment-method count). Use this as a shortcut when you want one operator for one specific reason.
- Editor's pick Best overall ratingFanDuelRating 4.8 / 5
- Biggest bonus Highest headline dollar valueBetMGM$1,500
- Best mobile app Combined iOS + Android ratingFanDueliOS 4.8 · Android 4.7
- Fastest payout Quickest verified withdrawal pathFanDuelPayPal (under 1 hour)
- Most payment methods Widest deposit / withdrawal rangeFanDuel9 methods
Bottom line for New York: FanDuel is our top pick at 4.8 / 5. Polished mobile app and the SGP+ builder, which lets bettors create same-game parlays faster and with better correlation pricing than at competitors. Different bettor profiles may prefer the category-specific winners above (sharp parlay players favor the SGP+ leader; small-stake casuals usually do better with whichever operator carries the lowest rollover requirement).
Every Licensed New York Sportsbook Reviewed
Stack-ranked by overall editorial rating. Each entry links to the full review with screenshots, pros/cons, payout speeds, and payment-method availability.
- 01
FanDuel
Our top overall pick. The SGP+ builder alone is reason enough for parlay bettors to make FanDuel their primary book.
- 02
DraftKings
The default pick for casual bettors who want the most polished app and the broadest market access in the US.
- 03
bet365
The pick for international-sports bettors and anyone chasing the largest welcome offer in the US market.
- 04
BetMGM
Most valuable to players who already use MGM Rewards. The $1,500 first-bet is a real edge for high-roller new users.
- 05
Caesars Sportsbook
Best fit for bettors already inside the Caesars Rewards ecosystem. Daily-boost cadence remains the best in the business.
- 06
Fanatics Sportsbook
A real differentiator for fans of a specific team. FanCash for jerseys and gear is the kind of reward no other book matches.
- 07
BetRivers
The best book for low-stakes bettors and casino-rewards stackers. iRush points hit faster than any major loyalty program.
- 08
theScore Bet
A reasonable second account for bettors already using theScore app, but not strong enough to recommend as a primary book.
- 09
Bally Bet
A useful second account for Bally's casino regulars. Outside that ecosystem, the major operators offer more.
Common Questions About New York Sportsbooks
Which sportsbook is best in New York?
FanDuel is our top pick in New York at 4.8/5. Our top overall pick. The SGP+ builder alone is reason enough for parlay bettors to make FanDuel their primary book. Different bettor profiles may prefer the category-specific winners (sharp parlay players favor different operators than promo-driven casuals).
How many sportsbooks are licensed in New York?
New York has 9 licensed online sportsbooks as of April 2026. We track 9 of them with editorial ratings and reviews on this page. The others are typically smaller regional operators or retail-only books.
Are all these sportsbooks legal in New York?
Yes. Every operator on this page is licensed by the New York State Gaming Commission. Sportsbooks accept bets only from inside New York state lines (verified by geolocation) and require all bettors to be 21+. Federal Know-Your-Customer rules require identity verification (full legal name, DOB, SSN) before any bet can be placed.
What's the difference between this page and the bonuses page?
This page ranks operators by overall editorial quality (app, market depth, payout speed, customer service). Our /state-bonuses/new-york/ page focuses specifically on welcome-bonus value across the same operators. Use this page if you want the highest-quality operator overall; use the bonuses page if you want the largest welcome offer specifically.