Is Sports Betting Legal in New Jersey?
If you’re an NFL betting fan looking to bet in New Jersey, you’ve come to the right place. New Jersey has had legal sports betting since 2018, as the state signed a sports betting bill into law immediately after the Supreme Court overturned the country’s ban. It didn’t take long for New Jersey to challenge Nevada as the biggest state for sports betting as mobile betting burst into the scene in the Garden State in August 2018.
In-person betting is also available throughout the state at New Jersey’s various casinos and race tracks. The only legitimate restriction in New Jersey is that you are now allowed to bet on in-state college teams or college games that take place in the state.
If you’re looking for more information on sports betting in the United States beyond New Jersey, check out our Sports Betting Legal Tracker.
Top Betting Sites in New Jersey
New Jersey set the standard for the most customer-friendly experience for online sports betting in the United States. Bettors in New Jersey have the luxury of having more than a dozen sports betting apps available, giving them the opportunity to shop for the best odds and take advantage of multiple sign-up offers.
DraftKings and FanDuel are considered the two best online sportsbooks in New Jersey. They have the best technology, offer the best user experience, have the most markets available, and provide the most odds boosts and promos for returning customers.
Caesars Sportsbook and BetMGM are appealing to New Jersey residents as well because of their rewards programs, where you can earn points/credits for betting on their app to redeem at their hotels and other experiences.
If you’re new to sports betting, read our guide on How to Bet on the NFL.
What Sports Betting Apps are Legal in New Jersey?
- Barstool Sportsbook
- Bet365
- BetMGM
- BetParx
- BetRivers
- Betway
- Borgata
- Caesars Sportsbook
- DraftKings Sportsbook
- FanDuel Sportsbook
- FoxBet
- Golden Nugget
- Hard Rock Bet
- PointsBet
- SuperBook
- Unibet
How to Bet in New Jersey
Betting on sports in New Jersey is simple. No in-person registration is required, meaning you can sign up with any online sportsbook from your mobile device or computer. There are also no restrictions on where you can use an online sportsbook in New Jersey.
The one requirement for betting on a desktop computer is you need to download a location-tracking software called GeoComply.
If you’re looking for betting tips, check out our Top 10 Sports Betting Strategies.
Top Sportsbook Promos/Bonuses in New Jersey
More often than not, there are many great sign-up offers available in New Jersey. Click on the widget below to take advantage of any available promos!
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New Jersey Sports Betting Timeline
2021: New Jersey reported its first $1 billion month for handle in September, eventually exceeding this record-breaking month in October.
2019: After their first full year offering online sports betting, New Jersey reported that bettors wagered more than a combined $4.5B and that 84% of those bets were made on betting apps.
2018: On May 14, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act), officially ending the federal ban on sports betting in the United States. The following June, the first retail sportsbooks opened in New Jersey, and eventually, mobile betting went live in August.
