Whether you play a game online or off, it’s important to know how to be safe. If you’re not, you may find yourself a victim of scams.
Online
Until recently, New York had one of the most restrictive online sports betting laws in the United States. The state’s tax rate is the highest in the nation and it has made it difficult for online sportsbooks to make a profit.
But the state legislature recently introduced a bill that would expand online sports betting in the state. It would also lower the state’s tax rate on sportsbooks from 51% to 25% by 2024. This would mean an increased number of sportsbooks in the state.
The New York Gaming Commission will issue operator licenses to nine different online sportsbooks in November 2021. However, the amendment introduced by Assemblyman Gary Pretlow would increase the number of approved sportsbooks by another five.
This would make 16 sportsbooks active in the state by 2024. The current tax rate is 51%, but this amendment would reduce the tax rate to 25% by 2023.
Offline
Whether you’re betting on the Super Bowl or putting your bets on the NCAA playoffs, there’s nothing like visiting an offline sportsbook. But before you go out and open an account with your favorite sportsbook, make sure it’s a legit online one. This way you can avoid the headaches of leaving your house and getting scammed by unscrupulous operators.
A good online sportsbook will have an excellent customer service team, which is something you can’t say for offline sportsbooks. This can include polite customer service personnel and convenient conveniences for players. But you’ll also need to look for an online sportsbook that has the latest technology, since hackers can target them.
A sportsbook is a business that must be licensed in every state in which it operates. This can be costly, since it means investing in marketing, overhead and a slew of seasonal employees. In addition, the company must be regulated to prevent illegal activity.