Which online sports betting sites are Legal in NJ?
This is the current list of legal sports betting sites in New Jersey:
- Sugarhouse Sportsbook
- bet365 Sportsbook
- Bet America Sportsbook
- Unibet Sportsbook
- Caesars Online Sportsbook
- Borgata Sports
- BetMGM Sportsbook
- William Hill Sportsbook
- Pointsbet
- WynnBet
- Fox Bet
- 888Sport
- Golden Nugget
- Hard Rock
- Fanduel
- Draftkings
- Resorts
- TheScore
It is legal to carry out nj sports betting with the licensed sportsbooks listed here. You just have to be at least 21 years of age and within the confines of New Jersey state boundaries.
Many of those who have registered and bet with legal NJ bookies are from New York. Every day people cross the state boundaries by road or ferry to place legal wagers online.
There are now more than 50 legal betting sites operating in New Jersey across sports, casino and poker.
These sites are being run by more than 27 different brands, all either being or partnering with the 7 land based casino and 2 racetrack license holders present in the state.
With these numbers changing all the time, we will seek to keep you right up to date with lists of the different betting sites available. Please also see our NJ online casinos list.
In addition to this, horse racing sites and fantasy sites (some may view as a form of betting sites) are legal to use in New Jersey.
Which are the best sports betting sites for New Jersey?
In comparison with the UK for example where there are more than 80 sports betting sites alone to choose from, the list is in NJ is far more manageable.
There are still great differences, however, and the way they will try to get your custom is by offering a crazy welcome offer.
Do not be over influenced by these. Yes take advantage of available sign up offers once you have chosen a site to try out, but don't let the welcome offer be the main reason for your choice
Some betting sites are better for one sport than another. Take soccer, for example, many people think SugarHouse kill the competition in this area and would be recommended for MLS or European soccer betting over others.
But are they also the best for NFL or college football? What about NBA, MLB or NHL? Or maybe you bet regularly on Tennis or Golf or another sport.
Our extensive reviews of each NewJersey sportsbook will highlight and test each to find out which is best, and we have a range of articles on site that if you want to bet on one game, or one sports only, will provide you with information to pick the right online betting site.
How do I know if a Sportsbook is Legal in NJ
Quite simply, this page will list only legally operating sportsbooks in New Jersey that have been granted a license to operate under the strict online gambling guidelines. So you can register with these sportsbooks and be confident that you will be taking part in legal NJ sports betting.
Betting with a legal sportsbook or casino in New Jersey requires the business to be licensed and operating legally under the state jurisdiction or partnering with such an operation.
You will have to be over the age of 21 and within the state boundaries of New Jersey when making any transactions.
If you leave the state
Note that if you have a sportsbook app and an account registered in NJ, if you leave the state you will not be able to use the mobile app to place wagers until you return.
We strongly advise against betting with illegal sites. You may be able to find and wager with an online sportsbook or casino that is not legally registered but if something goes wrong and you have trouble accessing your money, you will get no help from the state in trying to recover it. The state of New Jersey has battled long and hard to obtain a legal online betting environment which is regulated and also brings tax revenue. Let's do our part by only using licensed online betting sites.
Land Based Operations Licensed to Run Betting Sites in New Jersey
The State of New Jersey website has a current list of license holders. Each land based operation once licensed can operate 3 online partnerships each. So we are seeing a number of global betting companies partnering with local casinos and tracks to form online offerings.
These are the licensed land based gambling businesses in New Jersey
- Bally's Atlantic City
- Borgat Hotel Casino & Spa
- Golden Nugget Hotel Casino & Marina
- Hard Rock Hotel Casino
- Meadowbank Racing & Entertainment
- Monmouth Park
- Ocean Resort Casino
- Tropicana
- Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City
So out of these 9 land based license holders, made up of 7 land based casinos and 2 racetracks, potentially there could be up to 27 different online betting brands without any further land based operations being established. Each of these could potentially have nj sports betting sites, casino betting sites and poker sites, each of which are viewed as different betting sites by New Jersey. So thats potentially up to 81 NJ betting sites which could become available, not even including horse racing and daily fantasy sports sites.
Sites viewed as different betting sites by New Jersey
For example, Bally's have an online offering as does Caesars but they have also partnered with 888sport. Borgata have their own branded casino and a partnership with playmgm. Golden Nugget have their own branded site and a partnership with Bet America. Hardrock have their own branded betting site. Meadowlands have partnered with both Fanduel and Pointsbet. Monmouth are with William Hill, The Score and PlaySugarhouse. Don't forget to check out our Monmouth Park picks if you are going racing! Resorts have partnerships with Betstars and Draftkings as well as their own branded betting site.
Confused? Simply look at the full list on this page for sportsbooks or go to our NJ Casinos for gambling sites and all will become clearer.
How to choose which NJ Sportsbook account to open?
Whilst each NJ sports betting site listed on this page is licensed, legal and high quality, they do have their differences. You may be looking for something specific from your NJ sports betting which is why we have reviewed all the books in detail for you.
Sugar House was the third legal Sportsbook to go live online in NJ during August 2018 around the same time as Caesars and PlayMGM and is viewed by some as the best Sportsbook in New Jersey but what is right for some may not be for you. Click on each review, look at the deposit bonuses available and make your choice.
OLBG has been helping users across the World to choose their next online betting site since 2002. We are now pleased to help residents of and visitors to New Jersey with information on legal betting sites available, covering NJ Sportsbooks, New Jersey online casinos as well as horse racing sites and fantasy sports which accept customers from New Jersey.
We have a team of experts worldwide with years of experience both as industry insiders and customers of just about every legal betting site available online. Our experts have written detailed reviews of each of the betting sites listed - casinos and sportsbooks - and gained feedback from real user experiences.
Every legal sportsbook operating in NJ is reviewed as tested. Not just once but regularly to track changes, improvements and additions to the customer experience.
Whether you are a rookie or experienced sports betting fan, the up to date reviews will keep you informed of the best and worst aspect of each of the available sportsbooks on the market.
They highlight certain areas that might suit a particular sportsbook that is better for football, or one that is better for horse racing wagering online.
Choose a Sportsbook for YOU - Not the BONUS
A bonus has a finite life, just days sometimes. You almost certainly want to choose a sportsbook that you can benefit from for years.
Make your choice based on what that sportsbook can give you in addition to the welcome bonus, not just for the welcome bonus itself.
Pick a great bonus than a sportsbook that doesn't suit how you gamble, and you'll have to look around and find another.
That's not to say you should not have more than one sportsbook account, indeed we recommend having more than one, as one may offer a better service and better odds for one sport, whilst a rival online betting site may offer the same for another sport.
Beware of the biggest bonuses, they usually come with terms and conditions that require you to roll-over many many times.
Read our sportsbook reviews to discover the best NJ Sportsbook for you. Simply click on the review links by each bookie listed above.
Real User Sportsbook Reviews for New Jersey
Which Wagers do NJ Sportsbooks Take?
New Jersey sports betting is now allowed on all professional sports and most collegiate sports. This is great news for NJ sports fans and supporters of the local teams which are a huge part of the state.
However whilst in New Jersey it is not permitted to bet on New Jersey collegiate teams or collegiate matches taking place within New Jersey.
We are building out a range of articles written specifically to give you some insight into which sportsbook is best for each sport you might want to bet on.
The best betting site for Basketball, may not be the same as the best sportsbook for baseball, which might be different again to the best for football. Even within one sport, take NFL, one betting site might be better on money line betting than on totals. It may be best to make total best with one site, whilst using another for handicaps.
These betting guides are regularly reviewed and updated for accuracy to help you understand if you are wagering with the correct online betting site for the best you want to make.
How Many NJ Sports Betting Sites Can I Have?
As many as you want. Just stick to licensed sites. New Jersey sports bettors seem to be getting used to opening several online sports betting accounts. Different bookies will be good for various reasons, and some shopping about on the money lines may bring rewards.
We have started to build many sportsbook guides which compare the best books for different types of New Jersey sports betting available. NJ Sportsbooks are the current focus, but we will expand as the number of online sportsbooks available in other states and across the US grows.
Which are the License Holders for Sports Betting in New Jersey?
The states 7 licensed casinos and 2 largest racetracks have the option to run multiple sports betting websites under different brand names. These are known as skins. Currently each operator license allows for three online skins. This means that we could see the expansion of sports betting in New Jersey lead to 27 different legal online sports betting sites. This table shows how the current 17 live sites have partnered with the brick and mortar license holders.
| Brick & Mortar Casino or Racetrack | Online Sports Betting Partner | Online Sports Betting Partner | Online Sports Betting Partner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bally's Atlantic City | Caesars | 888Sport | - |
| Borgata Hotel & Spa | Borgata Sports | BetMGM | - |
| Golden Nugget | Golden Nugget | William Hill | Bet America |
| Hard Rock Hotel | Hard Rock | bet365 | Unibet |
| Resorts Casino | Resorts | FoxBet | Draftkings |
| Meadowlands Racetrack | Fanduel | Pointsbet | - |
| Monmouth Park Racetrack | SugarHouse | TheScore | - |
| Ocean Resort | - | - | - |
| Tropicana | - | - | - |
How fast is Online New Jersey Sports Betting Growing?
September 2019 saw NJ sports betting account for 84% of legal online sports betting handle USA wide. That really shows how far New Jersey have gone in regulating online sports betting. This drops to 33% including land based sports betting handle. This demonstrates the impact that a state can have when they are more relaxed around licensing of online sports betting and encourage a competitive environment. In contrast Nevada is a big contributor to legal sports betting handle totals, but much lower online, due to the restrictive mobile app in person registration system.
New Jersey Legal Sports Betting Revenue By Month
| Year | Month | Online Sports Wagering Handle* | Handle Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | July | $561,643,121.00 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | June | $558,624,130.00 | -24.62% |
| 2023 | May | $741,056,270.00 | -7.19% |
| 2023 | April | $798,491,542.00 | -18.12% |
| 2023 | March | $975,179,869.00 | 21.68% |
| 2023 | February | $801,400,126.00 | -21.15% |
| 2023 | January | $1,016,375,435.00 | 1.80% |
| 2022 | December | $998,393,281.00 | -3.31% |
| 2022 | November | $1,032,597,867.00 | 4.56% |
| 2022 | October | $987,604,278.00 | 22.26% |
| 2022 | September | $807,776,106.00 | 58.64% |
| 2022 | August | $509,178,612.00 | 2.89% |
| 2022 | July | $494,894,716.00 | -15.96% |
| 2022 | June | $588,892,237.00 | -16.87% |
| 2022 | May | $708,369,964.00 | -17.93% |
| 2022 | April | $863,143,698.00 | -17.12% |
| 2022 | March | $1,041,402,933.00 | 15.76% |
| 2022 | February | $899,631,531.00 | -25.63% |
| 2022 | January | $1,209,701,318.00 | 8.95% |
| 2021 | December | $1,110,291,461.00 | -2.96% |
| 2021 | November | $1,144,161,355.00 | -2.96% |
| 2021 | October | $1,179,042,368.00 | 28.37% |
| 2021 | September | $918,443,445.00 | 49.86% |
| 2021 | August | $612,866,525.00 | 15.76% |
| 2021 | July | $529,433,846.00 | -22.49% |
| 2021 | June | $683,020,655.00 | -7.03% |
| 2021 | May | $734,654,926.00 | 7.85% |
| 2021 | April | $681,177,434.00 | -12.69% |
| 2021 | March | $780,145,392.00 | 13.19% |
| 2021 | February | $689,249,156.00 | -22.26% |
| 2021 | January | $886,656,470.00 | -4.59% |
| 2020 | December | $929,331,841.00 | 6.57% |
| 2020 | November | $872,076,040.00 | 17.23% |
| 2020 | October | $743,899,049.00 | 9.60% |
| 2020 | September | $678,745,374.00 | 12.76% |
| 2020 | August | $601,942,486.00 | 103.49% |
| 2020 | July | $295,804,327.00 | 79.26% |
| 2020 | June | $165,014,553.00 | 40.05% |
| 2020 | May | $117,821,281.00 | 115.82% |
| 2020 | April | $54,593,092.00 | -66.60% |
| 2020 | March | $163,449,027.00 | -62.55% |
| 2020 | February | $436,492,186.00 | -7.36% |
| 2020 | January | $471,149,117.00 | -3.64% |
| 2019 | December | $488,931,379.00 | 0.44% |
| 2019 | November | $486,784,645.00 | 16.74% |
| 2019 | October | $416,964,519.00 | 11.41% |
| 2019 | September | $374,246,343.00 | 50.16% |
| 2019 | August | $249,237,590.00 | 16.99% |
| 2019 | July | $213,038,739.00 | -6.03% |
| 2019 | June | $226,702,566.00 | -13.98% |
| 2019 | May | $263,552,319.00 | 3.77% |
| 2019 | April | $253,976,244.00 | -14.85% |
| 2019 | March | $298,282,154.00 | 15.22% |
| 2019 | February | $258,871,597.00 | -15.12% |
| 2019 | January | $304,973,986.00 | N/A |
Legal sports wagering went live in New Jersey during June 2018. As you can see from the above table, a new high was hit with $46.4m of revenue during October 2019. The growth isn't linear largely due to seasonality of sports but Octobers record month really shows the growth we are seeing.
What is remarkable though is that around $25m of that October revenue was from Meadowlands and driven by residents from New York. However, mobile is now representing around 85% of handle. Again, perhaps largely influenced by New Yorkers crossing the state boundaries?
Remember you do not have to be a resident of NJ to legally bet there. You just have to be of legal age and physically located within the state boundaries when you place your bets. You can even register your accounts from outside the state, ready to use on your next trip. Check out the list of NJ bonus offers here.
New Jersey is the #9 state earning the most tax revenue from commercial betting
Without federal laws for sports wagering, states are left to experiment and set their own tax revenue structures. Some states tax sportsbooks as high as 50% and others as low as 6.75%, according to the American Action Forum.
States with authorized sports wagering tend to tax in the 10-15% range, with nuances added from there. Some states deduct promotional bets, while others require disclosure, per Bloomberg Tax.
OLBG looked at how much tax revenue states generated from commercial gambling during 2021 and how that revenue compares to 2020. Data comes from the American Gaming Association and various news media outlets, with the tax total reflecting specific state and local taxes applied directly to gaming revenue. Data does not include billions of dollars paid annually by the industry via income, sales, other corporate taxes, or payroll taxes paid by gaming operators and suppliers. The national list is made up of the top 10 highest-earning states.
New Jersey by the numbers
- 2021 tax revenue: $562.0 million
- 2020 tax revenue: $350.9 million
- Year-over-year change: 60.2%
New Jersey took sports gambling to the Supreme Court in 2018. The state was the third to take a legal bet. The first sportsbook opened in 2018, with some stadiums now offering legalized sports wagering.
Yet, betting on in-state collegiate games and events is prohibited. New Jersey is among the most robust and competitive states for sports betting.
In seven of the top 10 states nationally, sports gambling is legal in some capacity. Every jurisdiction in the U.S. with commercial casino or sports betting operations reported an increase in gaming revenue between 2020 and 2021; 23 of 43 jurisdictions saw record annual commercial gaming revenue in 2021, according to the AGA.
The biggest gains in gaming revenue alone were documented in Tennessee and Michigan, each of which reported the first full year of sports betting revenue. Eight of the 10 states that gained the most tax revenue from commercial gambling overall in 2021 are located in the East or Midwest.
The Supreme Court in 2018 found the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act unconstitutional, effectively eliminating the federal law that had halted authorized sports wagering across the country and leaving it up to individual states to determine rules for sports betting.
Fast-forward to 2021, when commercial gaming revenue in the United States topped $53 billion. Gambling generated nearly $11.7 billion in tax revenue for the 33 states (and Washington D.C.) with some form of legalized sports betting, according to data from the American Gaming Association.
Twenty-four states and Washington, D.C., allow mobile sports betting activity, as of March 2023. Florida took legal online sports bets from November to December 2021, until a federal judge struck down the agreement. The state has halted legal sports gaming for now. Maine, Massachusetts, and Nebraska are some of the states that recently legalized sports betting in some way. Those states are expected to roll out plans, projects, or further regulatory actions in 2023.
Read on to find out the five highest-ranked states that earn the most tax revenue from commercial gaming.
States that earn the most tax revenue from commercial gaming in 2021
- Pennsylvania: $2.0 billion
- New York: $1.1 billion
- Nevada: $1.0 billion
- Maryland: $814.4 millio
- Ohio: $759.3 million
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I'm from New York, Can I Bet Online in New Jersey?
Yes. You can register new sports betting accounts from anywhere in the US. To wager legally you have to be within the state boundaries of a legal state when you place your bets. So if you are from New York, go ahead and choose an NJ Sportsbook to register with. Then make the trip over the state boundaries when you are ready to place your bets. Thousands of New Yorkers are betting with NJ sportsbooks on a daily basis just like this.
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How many NJ Sports Betting Sites will there be?
There are 17 NJ sports betting sites already and a capacity for up to 27 with the current number of licenses issued.
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I bet with an offshore bookie, is that ok?
NO! It isn't legal to bet with offshore bookies and certainly not safe. If you want your state to benefit from the tax returns and you want to have some protection, switch to NJ legal sports betting now. There are plenty of reliable, trustworthy providers offering a fantastic service and you will be safe in the knowledge that if you do have a problem, you have a process and support for getting it sorted.
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Which sports are covered by NJ Sports Betting regulations?
All the popular US and plenty of not so popular non us sports are available to bet on at legal licensed NJ sports betting sites. You really dont need to worry about the coverage.
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Do you pay taxes on sports betting in NJ?
There is a 13% tax rate for winning online and mobile sports bets in New Jersey which compares to 8.5% for sports bets made in person at a sportsbook. Don;t forget also the 24% federal tax rate for Gambling winnings.
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When did sports betting become legal in NJ
The first online sports bet in new jersey was taken in August 2018 after sports betting at casinos and racetracks was legalized by Governer Phil Murphy on June 11th 2018
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What is the legal age for sports betting in NJ?
You must be aged 21 years or older to be able to legally bet on sports in the state of New Jersey. There will be an age verification process if you wish to make an online bet on a computer or mobile device.
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