When will Fanatics Sportsbook launch in New York?

Fanatics Sportsbook recently launched in the United States, and the big question for New York bettors is when it will launch in the Empire State.

Fanatics has already made some moves in the sports betting world as the company acquired PointsBet Sportsbook for roughly $150M in May. The sale is now official and in light of that news, New York has been mentioned as one of the states Fanatics will launch in at some point.

The New York Post examines when the Fanatics Sportsbook launch could actually happen, what the sign-up offer might look like, and what promo code new bettors can use to claim welcome bonuses.

When will Fanatics Sportsbook launch in New York?

There is not yet a launch date for Fanatics Sportsbook in New York, but it shouldn’t be too long before that changes.

Fanatics and PointsBet recently said in a joint statement that, “Fanatics Betting and Gaming and PointsBet will provide further details of the proposed deal and timely updates in the coming weeks.”

While no official date has been set for Fanatics Sportsbook launching in New York, keep an eye on the beginning of football season for a New York launch. Early September is an extremely active period for sports betting after all, and Fanatics CEO Micheal Rubin mentioned that timeframe in an interview at the 2022 CAA World Congress of Sports.

What will be the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code for New York?

It is not yet known what the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code will be for New York.

A preview of what it might look like is the beta testing offer that allows new bettors to claim $150 in bonus bets with just a $5 initial bet. This offer is currently live in only Tennessee and Ohio.

All you have to do is sign up for Fanatics and place a wager of $5 or more to be rewarded with the $150 in bonus bets. Bonus bets can be used to make profits on winning bets, but they can’t be directly withdrawn from Fanatics Sportsbook and deposited into a bank account.

New York bettors should expect a similar welcome offer from Fanatics once it goes live in the Empire State.

How did the Fanatics Sportsbook New York partnership start?

Fanatics and PointsBet announced on May 14, 2023 that the sports e-commerce company was acquiring the online sportsbook. It was no cheap deal, since it took about $150M for Fanatics to buy PointsBet’s U.S. assets.

PointsBet is very popular in New York and is permitted in many states around the country. Right now, PointsBet operates in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Because of this acquisition of PointsBet, Fanatics Sportsbook now has access to all of these states and will look to launch relatively soon.

Where is Fanatics Sportsbook licensed right now?

Maryland

Sports betting officially went live in Maryland in November 2022. Bettors in Maryland can place wagers at the Fanatics Sportsbook retail location at FedEx Field in Landover. There is not yet a timeline for when Fanatics Sportsbook will launch online betting in Maryland.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts is the most recent U.S. state to approve online sports betting when it launched in March 2023.

Similarly to Maryland, Fanatics is not operational in Massachusetts just yet. It was approved and licensed by the state in January 2023 and there is not yet an announcement of when online betting will go live.

Ohio

Fanatics is actually doing beta testing in Ohio right now and that will lead to the online sportsbook officially launching in the Buckeye State. 

Tennessee

Tennessee joined Ohio in Fanatics’ beta testing. Bettors in the Volunteer State can expect Fanatics Sportsbook to launch online fairly soon.

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Sports teams to wager on in New York

New York Yankees

The Yankees are the premier franchise in MLB, leading the way with 27 championships. While the Yanks haven’t won it all since 2009, they boast the reigning A.L. MVP and home run king Aaron Judge.

New York Mets

New York’s other MLB team is across the East River in Queens. The Mets have played since 1962 and won the World Series in 1969 and 1986, and they recently lost in the Fall Classic in 2015.

New York Giants

The New York Giants are the most successful NFL team from New York. The G-Men have four Super Bowl championships throughout their history and were successful before the AFL-NFL merger as well with four NFL Championships.

New York Jets

The New York Jets may be one of the NFL’s worst performing franchises in recent years, but they still enjoy rabid support from fans on both sides of the Hudson. Their loyal fans long for a return to their glory days of the late-60s, when ‘Broadway’ Joe Namath led them to a victory in Super Bowl III. 

New York Knicks

Arguably the most beloved team in New York, the Knicks are back to a decent level of success after two decades of losing. The franchise won championships in 1970 and 1973, then lost in the NBA Finals twice in the 1990s.

Brooklyn Nets

Formerly the New Jersey Nets, the franchise has now been in Brooklyn since 2012 and plays at the Barclays Center. The team made it to the NBA Finals in 2002 and 2003 when it was in New Jersey and its history in Brooklyn has been dominated by groupings of star players joining together.

New York Rangers

The Rangers are the main hockey team of New York City and have been consistently successful throughout their history. They captured three championships prior to 1940 and most recently won the Stanley Cup in 1994.

New York Islanders

The Islanders are the favorite of Long Island residents and play their home games in Elmont. Their best era was the early 1980s when they won four consecutive Stanley Cups.

Fanatics Sportsbook FAQs

Is Fanatics Sportsbook part of the Fanatics sports apparel company?

Yes. Fanatics Sportsbook is part of Fanatics Inc., the multibillion-dollar sports apparel and merchandise corporation. Fanatics has dominated the sports merchandise industry and has partnerships with the NFL, NBA, and MLB.

What is the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code?

It is not yet known what the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code will be. It is expected that the sportsbook will showcase lucrative offers like its beta test, but the promo code is not official.

How old do you have to be to bet on Fanatics Sportsbook?

Bettors must be at least 21 years old to wager on Fanatics Sportsbook.

Is Fanatics Sportsbook safe and secure?

Yes. Fanatics Inc. has a lot to lose if its sportsbook encounters any allegations of unsafe transactions or impropriety. Furthermore, it has the credibility of partnerships with professional sports leagues and only operates in states where it is licensed. Bettors should have no worries betting on Fanatics Sportsbook.