New York State Gaming Commission Announces Nine Operators Obtained Sports Betting Licenses

 The launch will happen just in time for the next Super Bowl. Also, we should mention that operators will see gross income from sports betting taxed at 51% and will have a 10-year license based on the tax rate.

Here are the statements of the representatives of the different operators who can celebrate this new achievement:

BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt:

“We’re pleased to share that BetMGM has been granted a license to operate mobile sports betting in New York, a state vital to ensuring nationwide leadership in sports betting and iGaming over time.”




Caesars CEO Tom Reeg:

“We’ve been looking forward to the opportunity to bring mobile sports betting to New York. With more than 19 million people, New York will be the biggest mobile sports betting market in the country, and we feel we are uniquely positioned to bring an incredible product to that market."




PointsBet US CEO Johnny Aitken:

"Having the potential to secure market access to New York state - expected to be one of the largest and most important markets in the United States –represents another major milestone for our company, our brand, and our technology."




Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim:

“This license advances our overall market footprint and marks the latest milestone on our journey towards becoming the leading omni-channel gaming provider in the U.S. Above all, we look forward to providing New York’s devoted fan base with engaging, best-in-class, sports betting experiences."




Genting Americas East (Resorts World Bet) President Robert DeSalvio:

“We are grateful to the Gaming Commission for recommending our team and look forward to continuing to work with our partners in Albany as we get even closer to the moment millions of New Yorkers have been waiting for."



Wynn Interactive CEO Craig Billings:

“New Yorkers represent a significant portion of the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Boston Harbor databases, and we look forward to giving those customers more ways to earn and use Wynn Rewards. We also look forward to meeting and engaging with new customers in the state via WynnBET."