Is Sleeper legal in your state?
Sleeper Picks is NOT available in New York — Sleeper pulled the pick'em product when NY State Gaming Commission fantasy-sports rules took effect. Available in 25+ other states; travel-only for New Yorkers.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Editorial only · Not legal advice
No — Sleeper is not legal to play from inside New York. It's available in 27 other states, so New Yorkers can only use it while physically located in an eligible state.
If you're in New York today, the two venues you can legally use are Kalshi (CFTC-regulated, iPhone, Android and desktop) and Polymarket (US iOS app, all 50 states).
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What to know
Not available — Sleeper pulled the pick'em product from NY when state DFS rules took effect. NYers can play only when traveling in an eligible state. Non-picks fantasy contests remain broadly available.
Sleeper has pulled the picks product in roughly 20 states following state-by-state DFS regulator action since 2024.
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