Is sports betting legal in New Jersey? Yes: New Jersey sports betting is legal online and in person for anyone 21 or older who is physically inside the state. The law was signed on June 11, 2018, less than a month after the Supreme Court ruling that New Jersey itself had fought for, and 13 online sportsbooks currently hold a place on the Division of Gaming Enforcement's list of operating sites. Last checked October 19, 2026.
The rundown
- 01Legal online and in person since 2018, for anyone 21 or older who is inside New Jersey.
- 0213 online sportsbooks, each tied to an Atlantic City casino or a racetrack.
- 03No bets on games involving New Jersey college teams, or on college events held in the state.
- 04Online sports wagering revenue has been taxed at 19.75 percent since July 2025.
- Age21+
- Online books13
- Lounges11
- Online tax19.75%
How sports betting became legal in New Jersey
New Jersey spent years in court trying to allow sports betting at its casinos and racetracks. The case that ended the federal ban carries the name of the state's governor: Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, decided on May 14, 2018. Four weeks later the legislature's bill, A4111, was signed as P.L.2018, c.33, and it took effect the same day. Sports betting is legal in New Jersey under that law: the first bets were taken at Monmouth Park and the Borgata on June 14, 2018, and online betting followed in August.
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- Supreme Court strikes down the federal ban in Murphy v. NCAA.
- P.L.2018, c.33 signed and in force; online wagering allowed 30 days later.
- First legal bets at Monmouth Park and Borgata.
- First online sportsbook opens to invited customers, then to the public within the week.
- Tax on online sports wagering revenue rises from 13 to 19.75 percent.
Licensed New Jersey sportsbooks and apps
All New Jersey sportsbooks and betting apps run under the license of an Atlantic City casino or one of the state's racetracks; each licensee may carry up to three branded sites. This list of New Jersey sportsbooks follows the DGE's register of licensed and operating online sports wagering sites. Group it by brand or by the casino behind it.
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Source: Division of Gaming Enforcement, sports wagering.
Betting in person
Through a licensed app or website anywhere inside New Jersey. Accounts are opened and funded online.
Eleven licensed sports wagering lounges at Atlantic City casinos and at the Meadowlands and Monmouth Park racetracks, with betting counters.
Self-service betting machines inside the licensed casinos and racetracks.
These are the eleven licensed lounges:
- Bally Bet Sports Book
- Borgata Race and Sports Book
- Caesars Atlantic City Sports Book
- Golden Nugget, The Sports Book
- Hard Rock Sports Book
- Harrah's Sports Book
- DraftKings Sports Book at Resorts
- The Meadowlands Racetrack
- Monmouth Park Sports Book
- Ocean Resort, Fanatics Sports Book
- Tropicana, William Hill Sports Book
Can you bet on it in New Jersey?
Sports betting is legal in New Jersey on most events, but the state limits a few kinds. Pick one to see how its rules treat it.
Choose an event to see the rule.
Age, location and college limits: the rules every bettor runs into
A few conditions shape New Jersey sports betting day to day, and they matter more than the headline yes.
- Age 21.The minimum age at the lounges, at kiosks and in the apps.
- Location, not residency.Online bets are accepted only while the app confirms you are inside New Jersey.
- No casino visit needed.Accounts can be opened and funded online, without visiting a lounge.
- College limits.No bets on any game involving a New Jersey college team, wherever it is played, and none on college events held in the state. Other games in the same tournament are fine.
- Insiders.Athletes, coaches, referees and others who can influence a game may not bet on their own league; other employees of sports governing bodies must register with the DGE before they bet.
Taxes
New Jersey sports betting brings the state a share of every operator's revenue: since July 1, 2025 online sports wagering revenue is taxed at 19.75 percent, up from 13 percent, under P.L.2025, c.66. For the bettor, winnings are taxable income under federal law and are reported on your return.
Self-exclusion and help
The DGE self-exclusion program bars you from Atlantic City casinos, racetrack sportsbooks and online betting for one year, five years or for life; an online-only enrollment covers internet gambling for one or five years. Enroll through the DGE self-exclusion portal. For confidential help any time, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
New Jersey sports betting questions
Is sports betting legal in New Jersey?
Yes. New Jersey legalized sports betting with P.L.2018, c.33, signed on June 11, 2018, and the first legal bets were placed on June 14, 2018 at Monmouth Park and Borgata. Online betting followed that summer. 13 online sportsbooks are currently listed as operating by the Division of Gaming Enforcement.
How old do you have to be to bet on sports in New Jersey?
21. The sports wagering law sets the minimum age at 21 for every channel: the lounges, the self-service kiosks and online sportsbooks.
Do I have to live in New Jersey to bet online?
No. You have to be physically inside New Jersey when you place the bet, not a resident. Visitors from New York or Pennsylvania can open an account and bet once the app confirms their location in the state.
Do I need to register at a casino first?
No. The DGE allows online sports wagering accounts to be opened and funded entirely online, with identity checks in the app.
Can I bet on Rutgers, Seton Hall or Princeton?
No. New Jersey bans bets on any game in which a New Jersey college team plays, wherever it takes place, and on any college event held in New Jersey. Other games in the same tournament can be bet.
Can I bet on high school sports in New Jersey?
No. High school events are prohibited sports events under the 2018 law.
How are New Jersey online sportsbooks taxed?
Since July 1, 2025 New Jersey taxes online sports wagering revenue at 19.75 percent, up from 13 percent (P.L.2025, c.66). Winnings are taxable income for bettors under federal law.
How do I self-exclude from sports betting in New Jersey?
Through the DGE self-exclusion program, which covers Atlantic City casinos, racetrack sportsbooks and online betting. You can enroll for one year, five years or for life, or enroll online for internet gambling only for one or five years.
Where can I get help with a gambling problem in New Jersey?
Call 1-800-GAMBLER, the helpline run by the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, or visit 800gambler.org.