If you haven’t heard about it already, PointsBet is probably the most unique sports betting sites available in the US today.
Originally developed in Australia, PointsBet entered the US market after gaining backing from NBC sport. As well as traditional types of sports wagering, PointsBet has also offers spread betting, which is a unique type of betting that marries sports wagering with influences from the stock market and the world of financial investment. PointsBet is currently legally available in New Jersey, Illinois and Iowa.
As most of you will probably already know by now,
mobile and online sports betting was launched in New York on January 8. A total of five sportsbooks are now available in NY, with a further four set to join them.
So can New Yorkers expect to get legal access to PointsBet anytime soon?
Let’s find out…
New Users – Bet $5 Get $200 in Bet Reset Tokens for 5 Days
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT). Hope is here. GamblingHelplineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ DC, IA, KY, WV) only. New users only or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Casino, First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Min $5 wager required for 5 consecutive days. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable Bet Reset tokens. Refund from token issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bet that expire 7 days after receipt. Max refund $200 per day. Restrictions apply, including token expiration. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Call 1-877-770-7867 (LA).
Is PointsBet legal in New York?
The PointsBet Sportsbook isn’t available in the Empire State right now, but it is set to join the current five
New York sports betting
sites very, very soon. Four sportsbooks were approved in time to go live in New York when mobile sports wagering officially launched on January 8. These four founding fathers were then joined by BetMGM on January 17.
PointsBet has already been named as one of four more online sportsbooks that have been pre-approved and will 100% launch sometime in early 2022. PointsBet NY is ready to go, all we’re waiting for is the New York State Gaming Commission to give their seal of approval and they will have the green light to launch!
So when can we expect to see PointsBet NY go live?
We don’t know for sure, the only thing we know is that you won’t have to wait too long. No official launch date has been confirmed by PointsBet, but we are expecting an announcement from them imminently. When that announcement is made, CaptainGambling will be the first to let you know - so bookmark this page and watch this space!
According to reports, PointsBet and the other three sportsbooks that have been approved for NY sports betting will all go live in time for the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 13. We only had to wait just over a week for BetMGM to join the first four sportsbooks. In the worst case, we’ll still only have to wait a matter of weeks until PointsBet goes live in NY. In the best case - a matter of days.
Here are the best alternative legal sportsbook for NYC:
There are five sportsbooks currently available in NY, you can use our guide to find out
how to open a sportsbook in NYC.
DraftKings
New DraftKings Customers: Spend $5+ Get $200 in Bonuses Instantly!
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/NH/PR/WY). Void in CAN. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 7/19/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.
BetMGM
Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Paid Back if your First Bet Does Not Win
Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See BetMGM.com for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Promotional offers not available in Mississippi, New York, Ontario, or Puerto Rico.
Caesars
New DraftKings Customers: Spend $5+ Get $200 in Bonuses Instantly!
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/NH/PR/WY). Void in CAN. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 7/19/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.
BetRivers
FanDuel
New Users – Bet $5 Get $200 in Bet Reset Tokens for 5 Days
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT). Hope is here. GamblingHelplineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ DC, IA, KY, WV) only. New users only or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Casino, First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Min $5 wager required for 5 consecutive days. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable Bet Reset tokens. Refund from token issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bet that expire 7 days after receipt. Max refund $200 per day. Restrictions apply, including token expiration. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Call 1-877-770-7867 (LA).
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