New Jersey Betting

Online sports betting is regulated for users 21+ physically in-state, with all major books live and DGE-licensed. Legal online horse-race wagering is available via ADW (18+) through the 4NJBets/NYRA Bets framework. Prediction markets are a live dispute: the DGE issued a cease-and-desist to Kalshi in 2025, but a 2-1 Third Circuit ruling (April 2026) blocked state enforcement on CFTC-preemption grounds, likely headed to the Supreme Court — hence grey market.

New Jersey was instrumental in getting sports betting legalized throughout the US. It took two trips to the courts. The first attempt tried to deregulate sports betting in New Jersey. It lost. After learning what went wrong, New Jersey created a new law and prevailed against major sports leagues in 2018.

The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was ruled unconstitutional in that case. That law prevented states from legalizing sports betting. It exempted Nevada and three states with lottery parlay cards. New Jersey could have worked to legalize sports betting in 1992 but failed to act in the one-year window provided by PASPA for states with a mature casino industry.

New Jersey was able to launch sports betting weeks after PASPA was ruled unconstitutional. The state already had online casinos and poker. It was easy to integrate online sports betting into the existing infrastructure.

There are several ways to take part in New Jersey sports betting. Online, often using mobile betting apps. Atlantic City casinos and racetracks may have sportsbooks. Bets are accepted at counters and kiosks.

NJ Online Sportsbooks and Betting Apps

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The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement regulates sportsbooks in the state. The minimum age for New Jersey sports betting sites is 21. This age also applies to retail betting.

New Jersey Sports Betting Sites

The Division of Gaming Enforcement publishes the current list of licensed and operating online sports wagering sites on its website.

Those sites are Bally Bet, bet365, BetMGM, BetParx, BetRivers, Borgata, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics Sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, Prime Sports, Sporttrade and theScore Bet.

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement regulates online sportsbooks in the state. It handles all steps of the licensing process, including investigating applicants to ensure the suitability of businesses and employees.

Another part of the regulatory process of New Jersey betting sites is the types of wagers permitted. For example, state law forbids betting on any in-state college event or one played in the state, even if a New Jersey team does not participate.

The Division of Gaming Enforcement publishes the types of games permitted for betting. It includes the obvious leagues like NFL, NBA, NCAA, NHL, MLB, and MLS. In addition, there are other types of football, baseball, softball, badminton, bandy, basketball, billiards, boxing, bowling, bull riding, cricket, curling, cycling, entertainment, esports, gold, handball, hockey, jai alai, lacrosse, MMA, Olympics, racing, rowing, rugby, sailing, snooker, soccer, table tennis, tennis, and volleyball.

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement investigates complaints about online sportsbooks in the state. If you have a dispute, contact regulators by calling (609) 984-0909 or emailing igaming@njdge.org.

This process is only available for sites licensed by New Jersey. If you bet at an unlicensed offshore site, you have no recourse if you are not paid or your winning bet is graded wrong.

New Jersey Sports Betting Laws

New Jersey is the state that overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). The case was Murphy v NCAA. While the NCAA is the named defendant in the case, the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB were also part of the challenge of New Jersey’s attempt to legalize sports betting.

After losing in the courts on its first try with its 2012 law, New Jersey returned to the drawing board in 2014 with a new law that fixed the issues the first one had. In May 2018, by a 6-3 vote, the US Supreme Court overturned PASPA. As a result, retail New Jersey sportsbooks opened in June 2018.

The legislation that created the current New Jersey sports betting structure started with Assembly Bill 4111. Governor Phil Murphy signed it into law on June 11, 2018. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement regulates the state’s sports betting sites. Some retail sportsbooks receive oversight from the New Jersey Racing Commission.

All New Jersey sports bettors must be at least 21 years old. This age requirement applies to betting sites and retail sportsbooks at racetracks and Atlantic City casinos. A New Jersey sports wagering license costs $100,000 for initial issuance, with renewal priced on the cost of renewal, enforcement and gambling addiction programs.

The New Jersey sports betting tax rate is 19.75% for online sportsbooks, while retail sportsbook revenue is taxed at 8.5% plus an additional 1.25% levy.

The most notable exclusion for New Jersey sports betting is its college sports exclusions. Wagers are not accepted on colleges based in New Jersey, or college events played in the state. A November 2021 ballot question asked voters to change the state constitution to permit these wagers. It was defeated.

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement keeps a list of approved leagues for sports betting. It includes the expected ones, like the NFL, NCAA, NHL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA, UFC, and NASCAR. There are dozens more available under sports like football, basketball, hockey, baseball, soccer, auto racing, mixed martial arts, boxing, tennis, table tennis, volleyball, cricket, rugby, snooker, sailing, rowing, auto racing, cornhole, The Olympics, golf, and darts.

New Jersey permits betting on some unusual events, including Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, eSports, the Emmy Awards, and the Academy Awards.