A deal for Bet365 New York sports betting has been reached between the UK-based online gaming giant and Empire Resorts. The deal will lead to the two setting up online and live sports betting at the Resorts World Catskills casino in New York state. Sports betting has not yet started in New York, but the enabling law is on the books and the casinos are getting ready to go. The partnership is a “strategic alliance” that involves substantial new investment. As an indication of the long-term commitment, bet365 will buy up to $50 million of Empire Resorts shares in two…