New York Sports Betting Goes Live This Saturday!
Sports betting news and picks for bettors by bettors.
Our first newsletter of the New Year comes with some fantastic news on this beautiful Thursday! While New York sports betting had been expected to launch “sometime” in January, the state’s residents were given quite the treat early in 2022, as the state announced sports betting will officially go live on Saturday, January 8 at 9 a.m. ET.
We have more details below on the biggest launch in the four-year history of the legal betting industry in the U.S. We also have updates on the promotions sportsbooks are rolling out for New York customers.
I am also debuting NBA player props, something I have been discussing with industry professionals and testing privately. The opportunity to bet on player props in the NBA is massive because of the volume of games and lengthy wagering menus for each tipoff. There’s bound to be some value on the board!
Saturday’s New York Sports Betting Launch – Biggest In United States
More than 20 million people reside in New York. This means New York has by far the largest population with legalized online sports betting. The next closest state taking legal mobile wagers is Pennsylvania, which has fewer than 13 million residents.
New York sports betting immediately elevates the national industry, and with a 51% tax rate on revenues, it will be a boon to the state’s coffers. Obviously, this isn’t ideal for the sportsbooks, but don’t worry, New Yorkers. We are not expecting books to charge more vig, and they’ll be offering plenty of promotions, too! (see below).
To read more details on the launch, NYSportsDay’s Corey Roepken has all the bases covered.
Sportsbooks Set To Launch In New York On Saturday
Below are the sportsbooks that have been approved to go live on Saturday and the anticipated promotions they’ll offer. These promos could change between now and Saturday. The links below will be updated accordingly if the offers change.
DraftKings Sportsbook New York – $50 free bet + $1,000 Deposit Match
Caesars Sportsbook New York – First-Bet Match Up To $1,001 (Win or Lose)
FanDuel Sportsbook New York – $1,000 Risk-Free Bet
BetRivers Sportsbook New York – $250 Deposit Match with no rollover!
Notably, BetMGM and PointsBet have not yet make the cut for Saturday’s launch. We will keep you updated on those launches as news becomes available.
Thursday NBA Player Props | Assists Everywhere!
I have tested these on my own with great results since the Christmas Day games. Hoping to keep the momentum going tonight!
With that, we debut NBA player props in the Gaming Today newsletter.
Killian Hayes Over 3.5 Assists +105 (BetMGM)
The Pistons are awful, which gives Killian Hayes the opportunity to start at point guard. Hayes had COVID for a bit in December, but he has had four assists in each of his last two games. Over his last four games, he is averaging 4.75 assists. Should be a good spot for Hayes tonight against the Grizzlies.
Dennis Schroder Over 3.5 Assists +125 (PointsBet)
Dennis Schroder is averaging 4.6 assists per game this season. The +125 is a massive number for this prop, but it is likely so high because Schroder shoots a lot. He hasn’t played against the Knicks since the Celtics’ first game of the season, October 20, when he had eight assists.
Those are two solid plus-money props for this Thursday night slate.
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Sportsbook Promotions 1/6: Sportsbooks Dangling Super Bowl Tickets
Each week, I search the sports betting market for promotions. Sometimes they are awesome, other times not so much. Rest assured, you will not miss another “no-brainer bet” ever again.
FanDuel Sportsbook: Ever dreamed of going to the Super Bowl? FanDuel will give you a shot if you refer a friend to the sportsbook! Use your referral code, opt-in to the promo, and get a ticket for a drawing for free Super Bowl tickets.
FanDuel Sportsbook: 3+ leg $10 Same Game Parlay wager with cash on any “NBA on TNT” game taking place tonight (Celtics-Knicks, Clippers-Suns). Get $10 bonus credit win or lose!
Caesars Sportsbook: For every cash wager of $10 (-200 minimum odds) get an entry into the grand prize drawing.
The royal giveaway includes two tickets to the Super Bowl, two night stay at a Caesars Rewards Las Vegas Resort, and a private jet from Los Angeles to and from Las Vegas.
Caesars Sportsbook: Emperor, Senator, President, Chancellor, Sports Betting King – whatever you want to call yourself – this time, there really are no losers. Caesars Sportsbook is offering all of its users a free NBA jersey when they use promo code – TODAYRF.
Go to the promos page and use code TODAYRF to qualify. Terms and conditions apply. Odds boost markets (no super-boosts), round robins, parlays, teasers, and player props all qualify for the promotion. Must be only NBA.
All you need to do is bet $100 cumulatively on NBA markets by January 16. Win or lose, you qualify for an NBA jersey. You will get an emailed NBAStore.com credit for $150 (cost of a jersey). Pick your favorite player and enjoy!
As always…. “Bet with your head, not over it…” -- Furio Giunta
~ Erich Richter, GamingToday Sports Betting Expert
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