Bovada is one of the oldest and most popular online betting sites in the United States. However, it is not currently allowed in New York because of its connection to illegal offshore gambling operations.
New York lawmakers have long been concerned about the connections between offshore gambling and organized crime. In 2015, they passed a law banning online gambling operations that don’t have a license from the state.
Bovada falls within this category because it operates as an affiliate of an offshore gambling company.
Because Bovada is not licensed by New York, it is not allowed to operate in the state. This means that users in New York cannot place bets on any of the site’s sports or horse races.
