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Mobile sports betting will go live in New York on Saturday morning, with four sites launching at 9 am. (Image: Cole Burston/Getty)

What to Expect When New York Online Sports Betting Launches on Saturday

Sports betting has been legal in the state of New York since 2019, though only at a select number of upstate casino locations. That will change on Saturday, when four online sportsbook launch, instantly creating the largest legal online sports betting market in the United States. The first sites in […]

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is one of two governors signing daily fantasy sports bills into law this month. (Image: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Critics Raise Concerns Over New York’s Approach to Online Sports Betting

New York appears ready to finally legalize online sports betting within its borders, but critics warn the state’s approach won’t be great for consumers. With the state facing an $8.7 billion deficit brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo softened his stance on online wagering. He plans to […]