Rush Street launches first New York sportsbook at Rivers Casino
FanDuel’s Tiago Downs sportsbook to also open its doors later this week with Caesars primed for August launch
Rivers Casino and Resort in upstate New York took the first legal sports bet in the state this morning (July 16), six years after a law permitted betting at four on-site locations.
The Schenectady casino’s sportsbook is operated by Rush Street Interactive, with the back-end platform powered by Kambi.
The 5,000 square-foot venue offers betting on a range of sports including professional baseball, tennis, soccer and football.
FanDuel’s Tioga Downs sportsbook will open its doors the Friday, with New York State assemblywoman Donna Lupardo taking the first bet.
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