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NY & NJ betting expertBettingScanner's resident sportsbook specialist picks out his top three sportsbooks for New Yorkers.
Sports Betting NY → In order to legally place a bet online, you can sign-up in NY but then you must travel to NY to place a wager.
888sport → The best value online sportsbook. (no longer operational)
Bet365 → The best online sportsbook for in-play betting.
Unibet → The best welcome bonus.
Sports Betting in NY
Sports Betting in New York has increased dramatically since New Jersey legalize online wagering in 2018. The proximity to the state of New Jersey meant that New Yorkers opted to take the short trip over state lines to place a wager, rather than travel upstate to land-based casinos and sportsbooks.
In fact, sports betting tourism has become so popular that sports bars in Hoboken and Newport saw a surge in weekend customers. In 2019, FanDuel, NJ’s largest online sportsbook estimated that one-third of its customers were residents of NY.
So, this begs the question, is it legal. In short - yes, it is perfectly legal to be a resident of New York and wager with an online NJ sportsbook - as long as you are in New Jersey.
You can sign-up and download an NJ sportsbook’s app in New York, but you must be within state lines to wager, deposit or withdraw funds.
If you are thinking about using a VPN to get around this, we are afraid the sportsbooks are one step ahead; many now require you to download geolocation software to see if your IP address really matches your actual location.
However, if you do make a genuine mistake and try and place a wager in NY with an NJ sportsbook do not worry, it won’t be a crime. It is up to the sportsbook to block that wager.
Legal Online Sportsbooks in New York and New Jersey
So, we have established that it is legal to sign-up with an NJ sportsbook in New York and then wager, deposit and withdraw in the state of New Jersey. But it is important to point out that this is only if the online sportsbook is licensed in the state of NJ. If you are attempting to use an offshore sportsbook that is not a legal bet and they are not liable to payout.
We have listed all the trustworthy and licensed online sportsbooks in New Jersey below:
Legal NJ sportsbooks
21+. Bet Responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Now SI Sportsbook
Early Payouts & Live Betting
Great Casino
Great for Betting & DFS
Best Mobile App
Some Live Streaming
Some Free to Play Games
Easy to Use App
Now a Fanatics Experience
Great for Parlay Betting
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888sport
888 may be a relative unknown in New York but don’t let that fool you. The online sportsbook is a global heavyweight with thousands of customers all over the world. Fortunately, for residents of New Jersey and New York the company chose NJ as its base for its US operations.
888 NJ’s product is one of the best on the market and their odds for all major sports events offer great value. Their mobile product is easy to use and reliable but if you do have any issues 888 also provides 24/7 customer service.
We can recommend it as an all-rounder. It does not have the highest welcome bonus or the very best odds but it does provide a high-quality service all round.
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Bet365
Bet365 is a British sportsbook with over two decades of online experience. Their rise from a shed in northern England to the largest sports betting company is a testament to its excellent product.
However, it is one area that the sportsbook is the best in the market; in-play betting. When it comes to live betting Bet365 has one of the best-looking and popular functions worldwide. This is in part thanks to their strategy of combining live streaming with in-play betting.
Now, you may ask, why would the in-play function warrant a place in the top 3. Well, the reason is that if you are a New York resident looking to place a wager in New Jersey then you will probably be planning to travel over one evening, or weekend, to NJ and place a bet in a sports bar. Since you will not be able to wager in your state you will almost certainly place a wager on an event just about to start or that is live. If it is the latter then you will be placing an in-play wager.
When you do place an in-play wager then it is absolutely essential that you can rely on your mobile sportsbook. Any glitch, delay or issue can jeopardize your bet. This is why if you like in-play bets and live in NY then Bet365 is hands down the best choice.
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Unibet
Unibet is the new kid in the block having arrived in the US from Europe a year after its competitors.
Despite its late arrival, the Swedish online sportsbook has not wasted any time. The betting site now live in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Indiana.
So far, we are very impressed with Unibet. They offer high-value odds, a wide selection of betting options and have a nice customized app for each market.
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