ESPN’s David Purdum reports that on Jan. 8, FanDuel Sportsbook, Caesars, DraftKings, and BetRivers can begin their mobile sports wagering operations at 9:00 a.m. ET. Previously, you had to physically be at one of New York’s licensed sports betting lounges to place a wager on a sporting event. Beginning on Saturday, New York residents can do so directly from their mobile phones.
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State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. regarded the approval as “Great news for New York in terms of revenue, new funding for education, addiction programs, and youth sports, as well as new jobs.