The state's gaming commission gave four companies - Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, FanDuel and Rush Street Interactive - the OK to start accepting bets from smartphone apps on January 8, with more companies expected to get a green light before Super Bowl TKVII bets kicks off February 13.
New York became the 18th state to legalize online sports betting, but it's a whale of a player because of its 20 million-plus residents, making industry insiders believe the Empire State will set a new record for the highest amount of sports wagering in the first two months of business. New York state gambles on mobile sports betting 07:45
