Is Online Poker Coming to New York State?

Online casino gaming and online poker could become legal as a new iGaming bill is introduced to the NY Senate.

The intersection of 5th ave and 23rd st in NYC is seen with blurry people walking and taxi cabs driving past. The sun shines towards the camera. Buildings and shops line the streets.

A bill introduced in New York calls for online poker and casino gaming to become legalized in the state.

As reported in Poker Industry PRO, if the new bill, snappily dubbed S8412, wins passage the New York State Gaming Commission could ultimately award about 24 licenses to online gaming operators — providing an opportunity for large and small operators alike to launch in NY.

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Currently, only sports betting is legal in the state. Its popularity has quickly made New York the top state in terms of volume for sports betting wagers across all regulated US markets.

If the state were to offer online casino games and online poker it could be a huge opportunity for all involved.

The first 36 hours of #SportsBetting in New York was LEGENDARY. In total, NY saw over 17M checks for their first we… https://t.co/dWfI7X03BE— GeoComply (@GeoComply) January 10, 2022

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