Nine mobile sports-betting operators were approved for launch in the Empire State on Monday thanks to approved licenses bestowed by the New York State Gaming Commission.
Bally Sports, BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel, Kambi, PointsBet, Resorts World, and WynnBet were among those approved, while prominent outlets like Barstool Sports and FOX Bet were left out of the discussion for the 10-year licenses.
Taxes on the sportsbooks will be placed at 51 percent (which would be the highest taxed rate of any.
According to Matthew Waters of Legal Sports Report, legalized mobile betting is expected to be in place by Super Bowl 56 in Los Angeles on Feb.