yankeThe state of New York has been one of the most followed for pending approval of sportsbook operators as the state works to launch mobile and online sports betting in the future. The state announced Monday the winning companies for licenses and more details. What Happened New York has granted sports betting licenses to the following companies: FanDuel, owned by Flutter Entertainment Bally Bet, owned by Ballys Corp. BetMGM, a joint venture from MGM Resorts International and Entain DraftKings Inc. Rush Street Interactive Caesars Entertainment WynnBet, going public via SPAC Austerlitz Acquisition Corp. I  and majority owned by Wynn Resorts Resorts World Kambi PointsBet Operators teamed up on bids with two joint bids winning from an original list of six groups that bid earlier this year. Sportsbooks will pay a 51 percent tax rate, the highest of any multi-operator market in the United States. Companies that missed out on acquiring a license in New York include bet365, …