The transfer of a license to Fanatics will not be immediate, as the New York State Gaming Commission reported today the operator will need to undergo a thorough evaluation for suitability before entering the Empire State.

New York State Gaming Commission Chairman Brian O’Dwyer revealed today the commission will evaluate Fanatics for suitability before making a recommendation on the transfer of the PointsBet license.

A final recommendation on the license will likely be made during the commission s September meeting.

No Simple Transfer of New York Online Sports Betting License

will have to become the new outright owner of the license, which O’Dwyer said requires complete staff review and commission approval before becoming final.

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Editor s note: as of 4:45 pm ET, the Lions vs 49ers  game total has increased a full point to 52.5 (-110 both ways). The spread and total remain the same. 

As a touchdown favorite and -358 on the moneyline, San Francisco are heavy favorites in the Lions vs 49ers odds and have an implied probability of 78.17. Oddsmakers are expecting points to be scored with a total set at 51.5 points in the Over/Under.

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