To be clear, there is opposition in some quarters to expanding igaming in the Empire State. Eleven bills have been submitted in the last decade, but a new bill is expected in 2024. Sports betting came to the Empire State in January 2022, but efforts to legalize online poker have fallen short since 2013. No, real money online poker is not currently legal in New York, but it could be soon. Read more ⇣️ Is online poker legal in New York?