• Is Sports Gambling Legal In New York Today
• Is Sports Gambling Legal In New York Times Square

The biggest change in recent year to the gambling laws of New York, is the legalization of sports betting. The state is currently rolling out its first legal sports betting infrastructure. In terms of laws that are going to affect the individual gambler. The legal gambling age in New York is 18+ years of age. However, many gambling locations. A midlevel appeals court last week said the New York State Legislature overstepped its authority in 2016 when it declared daily fantasy sports is not a form of gambling banned by the state.

Some rumors circulating right now hint that sports betting in New York could be close to getting legalized.

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Is Sports Gambling Legal In New York Today

— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) December 9, 2020

Another user on Twitter says, “Strength attributed to circulation of earlier report about New York state assembly members discussing possible commitment to legalize sports betting in the state (DraftKings)”

Is Sports Gambling Legal In New York Times Square

On December 3, Yankees president Randy Levine pens op-ed urging New York lawmakers to approve mobile sports betting ASAP to help the restaurant and hospitality industry generate revenues.

“The City needs the State’s help to push for and pass laws that other states are already using to pay for budget shortfalls. These include Mobile Sports Betting and, possibly, Marijuana use laws,” Levine opined.