States / New Jersey / Sports betting
Is sports betting legal in New Jersey?
Yes. In New Jersey, online and in-person sports betting are legal (as of Oct 12, 2026). Online betting launched Aug 1, 2018; in-person betting Jun 14, 2018. Operators pay 19.75% GGR in tax.
| Channel | Status | Launched | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports (online) | Live | Aug 1, 2018 | Competitive | Mobile wagering available statewide; 23 licensed online sportsbooks as of 2023. N.J.S.A. 5:12A-16 [1]? |
| Sports (retail) | Live | Jun 14, 2018 | Competitive | First legal wager placed by Gov. Murphy at Monmouth Park days after enactment, following Murphy v. NCAA striking down PASPA. N.J.S.A. 5:12A-1 et seq. (P.L.2018, c.33) [1] |
Tax rate
| Rate | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 19.75% GGR (online) | Jul 1, 2025 | Plus 1.25% (21% combined). Casino proceeds support Atlantic City marketing; racetrack proceeds have separate municipal/county allocations under section 2.[2],[3] |
| 8.5% GGR (retail) | Jun 11, 2018 | Casino sports-wagering receipts net of winnings paid out are 'subject to an 8.5 percent tax' under the 2018 enacted law, separate from the casino gross-revenue tax. This rate was not changed by the 2025 reform, unlike online wagering, which rose to 19.75%. Racetrack permit holders' retail receipts carry the same 8.5% plus an additional 1.25%.[2],[4],[3] |
Rules
- Minimum age to place a sports wager
- 21 · Same Casino Control Act framework (N.J.S.A. 5:12-119, tied to the alcohol-purchase age) governs sports wagering age at licensed venues/platforms.[1]
- Wagering on college sports allowed at all
- Yes · College sports wagering is allowed generally.[5]
- Wagering on in-state college teams allowed
- No · NJ's constitutional sports-wagering authorization bars betting on games involving New Jersey college teams, or on any college game played in New Jersey.[5]
- Credit cards may be used to fund accounts
- Yes · Patron wagers may be funded with cash, a cash equivalent, a credit or debit card, promotional funds, sports pool vouchers, or value gaming chips.[6]
- Esports wagering allowed
- Yes[7]
- New online accounts must be created in person
- No · An online sports pool account is opened by creating an electronic patron file and verifying identity electronically; patrons must only be physically located in New Jersey at the moment they place a wager, not when they register.[6]?
- Online sports wagering available statewide (not tethered to premises)
- Yes[1]
- Operators must use official league data for some bets
- No · A sports governing body may ask the Division to restrict wagering on a particular event or bet type, but the Division grants or denies that request at its discretion; operators are not required to use a league-licensed data feed to offer or settle wagers.[6]
- Number of online sportsbooks live as of as_of date
- 23[1]?
Licensed sportsbooks
| Operator | Brand | Channel | Status | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bally's Corporation | Bally Bet | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| bet365 | bet365 Sportsbook (NJ) | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| BetMGM | Borgata Sportsbook | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| BetMGM | BetMGM Sportsbook (NJ) | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| Caesars Entertainment | Caesars Sportsbook (NJ) | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| DraftKings | DraftKings Sportsbook (NJ) | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| Fanatics Betting and Gaming | Fanatics Sportsbook | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| FanDuel | FanDuel Sportsbook (NJ) | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment | betParx Sportsbook (NJ) | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| Hard Rock Digital | Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| Ocean Casino Resort | PrimeSports | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| PENN Entertainment | theScore Bet Sportsbook (NJ) | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| Rush Street Interactive | BetRivers Sportsbook (NJ) | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| Sporttrade | Sporttrade | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| Bally's Corporation | Bally Bet Sports Book | Sports (retail) | active | [8] |
| BetMGM | Borgata Race & Sports Book | Sports (retail) | active | [8] |
| Caesars Entertainment | Caesars Sports Book | Sports (retail) | active | [8] |
| Caesars Entertainment | Harrah's Sports Book | Sports (retail) | active | [8] |
| Caesars Entertainment | Tropicana William Hill Sports Book | Sports (retail) | active | [8] |
| Caesars Entertainment | Monmouth Park Sports Book by William Hill | Sports (retail) | active | [8] |
| DraftKings | Golden Nugget Sports Book | Sports (retail) | active | [8] |
| DraftKings | DraftKings Sports Book at Resorts | Sports (retail) | active | [8] |
| FanDuel | Meadowlands Racetrack Sportsbook | Sports (retail) | active | [8] |
| Hard Rock Digital | Hard Rock Sports Book | Sports (retail) | active | [8] |
| Ocean Casino Resort | Ocean Resort Fanatics Sports Book | Sports (retail) | active | [8] |
Pending bills
- S4800 Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering or accepting wagers on student athlete college transfers. · Introduced, Oct 8, 2026
- A4002 Requires sports wagering licensees to adopt and publish rules governing wagering account limitations and to notify patrons when accounts are limited. · Passed Assembly, Sep 28, 2026
- A3258 Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering micro bets online; establishes penalties.* · Introduced, Jun 1, 2026
- S3419 Requires sports wagering licensees to adopt and publish rules governing wagering account limitations and to notify patrons when accounts are limited. · Introduced, May 21, 2026
- S4280 Requires casino and sports wagering licensees to utilize push notifications to provide patrons with statements related to their winnings and losses. · Introduced, May 14, 2026
- A4003 Prohibits sports wagering licensee from offering incentive-based wagering to anyone utilizing responsible gaming mechanisms. · In committee, May 7, 2026
- S2160 Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering micro bets; establishes penalties. · Introduced, Mar 23, 2026
- A4689 Prohibits operation of certain prediction markets in this State; authorizes athletic event markets operating in compliance with sports wagering regulations; establishes public awareness campaign. · Introduced, Mar 16, 2026
- S3656 Prohibits institution of higher education from entering into sports wagering partnership. · Introduced, Feb 24, 2026
- S3692 Prohibits operation of certain prediction markets in this State; authorizes athletic event markets operating in compliance with sports wagering regulations; establishes public awareness campaign. · Introduced, Feb 24, 2026
- A4276 Establishes certain requirements for online gaming and online sports wagering accounts; prohibits use of credit card payments to engage in online casino games or online sports wagering. · Introduced, Feb 19, 2026
- S3468 Includes electronic sports event as sports wagering; authorizes electronic sports wagering at certain locations. · Introduced, Feb 12, 2026
- S3401 Prohibits casino and sports wagering licensees from utilizing push notifications or text messages for promotional purposes. · Introduced, Feb 9, 2026
- S3420 Prohibits sports wagering licensee from offering incentive-based wagering to anyone utilizing responsible gaming mechanisms. · Introduced, Feb 9, 2026
- S3461 Establishes certain requirements for online gaming and online sports wagering accounts; prohibits use of credit card payments to engage in online casino games or online sports wagering. · Introduced, Feb 9, 2026
- S3200 Establishes hotline for reporting behavior negatively affecting integrity of sporting events and excludes persons responsible from future sports wagering activities; prohibits certain sports wagering advertisements; requires independent oversight of sports wagering operations to ensure integrity. · Introduced, Jan 28, 2026
- A139 Prohibits online advertisements for casino gaming and sports wagering on platforms intended for children. · Introduced, Jan 13, 2026
- A2370 Includes electronic sports event as sports wagering; authorizes electronic sports wagering at certain locations. · Introduced, Jan 13, 2026
- A2392 Establishes annual fee for sports wagering licensees; directs funds from such fees to Council on Compulsive Gambling and gambling addiction treatment programs. · Introduced, Jan 13, 2026
- A2559 Requires sports wagering advertisements and applications to include warning of risks of gambling. · Introduced, Jan 13, 2026
- A3382 Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering player-specific proposition bets on college sports. · Introduced, Jan 13, 2026
- A389 Establishes hotline for reporting behavior negatively affecting integrity of sporting events and excludes persons responsible from future sports wagering activities; prohibits certain sports wagering advertisements; requires independent oversight of sports wagering operations to ensure integrity. · Introduced, Jan 13, 2026
- A646 Prohibits sports wagering advertisements online and on television broadcasts in this State. · Introduced, Jan 13, 2026
- ACR26 Amends State Constitution to permit sports wagering through casinos and current or former horse racetracks on all college sport or athletic events. · Introduced, Jan 13, 2026
- S1170 Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering player-specific proposition bets on college sports. · Introduced, Jan 13, 2026
- S1198 Prohibits online advertisements for casino gaming and sports wagering on platforms intended for children. · Introduced, Jan 13, 2026
- S2334 Establishes annual fee for sports wagering licensees; directs funds from such fees to Council on Compulsive Gambling and gambling addiction treatment programs. · Introduced, Jan 13, 2026
- S2335 Requires sports wagering advertisements and applications to include warning of risks of gambling. · Introduced, Jan 13, 2026
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Sources
- Gambling in New Jersey · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
secondary source only
- P.L. 2025, Chapter 66 (approved June 30, 2025) — An Act concerning certain Internet gambling taxes · retrieved Oct 12, 2026
- What New Jersey taxes online gambling, and who's fighting over it · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
secondary source only; retail sportsbook rate (8.5%) flagged by this source itself as unverified
- New Jersey Sportsbook 2026: The US Regulatory Archetype Operator Guide · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
secondary source only; cites 8.5% retail sports betting tax rate, not independently confirmed against statute
- Kalshi, Robinhood Told to Cease and Desist in New Jersey · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- N.J.A.C. 13:69N (Sports Wagering) and 13:69O (Internet and Mobile Gaming), readoption with amendments · retrieved Oct 11, 2026
Readoption notice reproducing N.J.A.C. 13:69N-1.11 (patron wagers/funding methods), 13:69N-1.2(g) and 13:69N-1.6(f) (integrity/data-sharing), and 13:69O-1.3(b) (Internet/mobile gaming account creation) in full; other unamended provisions appear only as "(No change.)" placeholders.
- Esports Betting Takes Big Leap Forward in New Jersey · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
secondary source only
- Sports Wagering · retrieved Oct 10, 2026