Resorts World Bet Shutting Down Mobile Sports Betting In New York

Resorts World Bet first launched in New York as an online sports betting platform on Jan. 8, 2022, making it one of the first nine online sportsbook operators to go live in the Empire State.

Now, in June 2025, it's set to close its doors.

In a notice to players, it mentioned it'll be shutting down entirely on Monday, June 30.

It also announced it'll stop accepting wagers after June 16, and you'll be able to withdraw funds through Sunday, June 22.

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Resorts World Bet Simply Didn't Work

While Resorts World Bet had what some might consider a "movers advantage", having been one of the first nine to launch, it simply didn't work in this market.

Of course, it was one one nine to launch, but from Jan. 2022 to May 2025, the platform had a total handle of $263,331,848.

Simply put, Players preferred outlets like DraftKings, FanDuel, and even Fanatics more.

For context, since Jan. 2022, FanDuel's handle is reportedly over $27 billion.

Resorts World Bet Statement

Resorts World Bet sent out a statement to players that read:

"Hello,

"We wanted to inform you about some important changes regarding Resorts World Bet.

"Effective immediately, you will be able to place wagers and make deposits until June 16, 2025. However, please be aware that withdrawals must be made by June 22, 2025, to ensure they are processed before the platform closes.

"The official closure of Resorts World Bet is scheduled for June 30, 2025.

"We encourage you to take action on any outstanding wagers or withdrawals before these dates to avoid any disruptions.

"If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer service team via the chat feature, and they’ll be happy to assist you.

"Thank you for your continued support."

Now, on the Resorts World Bet website, players will find a banner reminding them about the final date for wagers, when withdrawals can be made, and when the online sportsbook in NY will cease operations.

It also encourages players who have questions to use "the chat feature to speak with a customer service representative."

Resorts World Bet is the Third Operator to Shut Down

With Resorts World Bet closing its virtual doors, this marks the third platform to do so.

WynnBET was the first, leaving the state in late 2023. It also closed up shop in numerous other states around that time before completely shutting down.

That license then transferred to Penn Entertainment, which then led to ESPN BET launching on Sept. 27, 2024.

There was also PointsBet, which transferred its license to Fanatics due to an acquisition in June 2023. PointsBet sold its United States assets to Fanatics for $225 million and Fanatics debuted in February 2024.

From here, Resorts World Bet could attempt to sell the license, but that'll need to be approved by the New York State Gaming Commission.

Should anyone buy it, they'll need to deal with the state's 51% tax on gross gaming revenue.

That said, they'll also gain access to the largest sports betting market in the United States.

We'll see what comes of the Resorts World Bet license as we inch closer to that June 30 closure.