New York Sports Betting (2026)

Permitted: New York sports betting is legal, online/mobile and retail, and you must be 21+.

PermittedVerified Aug 2, 2026

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New York sports betting is legal, online/mobile and retail, and you must be 21+. Retail is at licensed casinos; online/mobile has 9 licensed apps, live since Jan 2022, taxed at 51%. Regulated by the NY State Gaming Commission.

Official source: gaming.ny.gov →

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Sports Betting in states bordering New York

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ConnecticutPermitted
Connecticut sports betting is legal both retail and online/mobile; minimum age 21 (PA 21-23, live Oct 2021). Via the two tribes and the CT Lottery; regulated by DCP Gaming Division.
Verified Jul 16, 2026 · Source: portal.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →
MassachusettsPermitted
Massachusetts sports betting is legal — retail at casinos and statewide online/mobile; minimum age 21. Regulated by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: massgaming.com · Full Massachusetts rule →
New JerseyPermitted
New Jersey sports betting is legal, retail and statewide online/mobile, and you must be 21+. Regulated by the NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement. Numerous licensed apps and Atlantic City/racetrack retail books.
Verified Jul 20, 2026 · Source: nj.gov · Full New Jersey rule →
PennsylvaniaPermitted
Pennsylvania sports betting is legal, retail and online/mobile, and you must be 21+. Authorized by the 2017 Expanded Gaming Act; regulated by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →
VermontPermitted
Vermont sports betting is legal online/mobile only — there is no retail — and you must be 21+. Launched Jan 11, 2024. Regulated by the Vermont Dept. of Liquor and Lottery.
Verified Jul 16, 2026 · Source: liquorandlottery.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →

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