New Jersey Sports Betting Guide For 2025

- New Jersey Was Responsible For The Repeal of PASPA
- In-Person Domestic Sports Betting In New Jersey Is Legal
- Legal Mobile & Online Sports Betting In NJ Via Mobile Apps & Web
New Jersey became one of the first legal sports betting states via legislation enacted after PASPA's removal in 2018.
The Garden State has become a leader in domestic sports gambling reform, leading the way with multiple local options that include brick-and-mortar retail bookmakers and mobile/online services.
Many international betting sites refrain from offering their services to those within NJ's borders through agreements with industry operators, despite the fact that it is not a violation of any specific state or federal gambling laws.
There are a few offshore sportsbooks that accept patrons from the Garden State, but not many. Influential individuals and/or groups in the state have found a way to curtail the competition from New Jersey sportsbooks based outside of the state.
Is Sports Betting Legal In New Jersey?
Yes, the state legalized domestic sports gambling options right after the Supreme Court ruled an American federal gambling law (PASPA) unconstitutional in 2018. This ruling allowed US states to legalize domestic sports wagering opportunities. No other federal law prohibits states from offering sports gambling options.
Despite the fact that there are no NJ gambling laws preventing players in the state from placing wager online at international betting sites, most of them no longer accept members from the state.
NJ Sports Betting Bills
The Garden State currently features all varieties of legal sportsbooks (online, mobile, in-person). There is a chance that NJ could outlaw certain wagering types or lower the gambling age from 21 to 18.
Readers can monitor current and future bills with our US bill tracker if anything pops up.
Sportsbooks Operating In New Jersey
New Jersey has multiple domestic sports betting options available through either online, mobile, or brick-and-mortar means. These are three of the most popular brick-and-mortar casinos that also offer sportsbook capabilities found in Atlantic City:
- The Borgata Hotel, Casino and Spa
- Golden Nugget Casino
- Resorts Casino
However, the single most popular sportsbook in the state is the FanDuel sportsbook located at The Meadowlands in East Rutherford, which accounts for roughly half of the action in New Jersey.
NJ Sports Betting Details
- Legal Sportsbooks: Yes, In-state
- Launch Date: June 14, 2018
- New Jersey Minimum Sports Betting Age: 21 years old
- Land-Based Sportsbooks: Atlantic City and Racetracks
- Online Sportsbook: Legal
- Mobile Betting App: Legal
- In-Play/Live Betting: Land-based locations, Mobile, and Online
- State Sportsbook Revenue: $50,554,535
- Eligible Operators: Atlantic City operators, Draftkings, Fanduel, Meadowlands, Monmouth Park.
- Commission: New Jersey Casino Contol Commission
- Licensing Fee: $100,000
- Tax Rate: 8.5% land-based, 13% casino-based online, 14.25% racetrack-based online wagering
- Tax-Funded: TBD
What You Can Bet On:
- In-state: All types on professional sports and out-of-state college sports are allowed
What You Can't Bet On:
- In-state: None are allowed on NCAA teams from the state of New Jersey or collegiate events occurring within NJ
Where Can I Bet On Sports?
In NJ, casinos within Atlantic City are permitted to offer domestic sports gambling services. There are also two racetracks that currently offer domestic betting services (Monmouth Park and The Meadowlands). In addition, NJ has several mobile sports wagering apps which players can use to gamble on wherever they are located in the state.
Biggest Cities
Newark
Newark is home to the New Jersey Devils, the state’s NHL representation. The Devils are not exactly the strongest team in the Metropolitan Division, but they have a loyal and dedicated fan base. The Devils will have an uphill battle as the season begins, but everyone loves an underdog story.
Atlantic City Sports Betting
Atlantic City is a coastal town is littered with mega-casinos that offer all sorts of entertainment and other tourist attractions. The casinos are now home to domestic local sports betting opportunities.
East Rutherford Sports Betting
East Rutherford, NJ, is home to both the New York Giants and the New York Jets professional football teams with both sharing MetLife Stadium since 2010.
The Giants franchise is one of the oldest in the NFL, dating back to 1925, and currently competes in the NFC East. The franchise is considered one of the most successful in the NFL, and since 1925, the Giants have won 16 division titles, four pre-Super Bowl era NFL Championships and 4 Super Bowls.
The Jets played their first season of professional football in 1960 and currently compete in the AFC East. Since becoming an NFL franchise, the team has won four division titles and one Super Bowl in 1968 (Super Bowl III).
FAQs
Will I get Arrested for Betting on Sports in New Jersey?
If a player from NJ is using licensed and regulated domestic sportsbooks, there should be no reason for the individual to be arrested. However, unlicensed and unregulated betting services based in NJ would classify as a chargeable offense for both the player caught wagering on sports and the operator.
Are Mobile Sports Betting Apps Legal in New Jersey?
Yes, the state has launched several state-licensed mobile sports wagering apps. These apps use geo-targeting technology to ensure players are located within the state's borders.
What Teams Can I Wager On?
The local sports gambling market does not authorize betting on any NJ-based collegiate sports teams or any college sporting events occurring within the state.