New Jersey Sports Betting Sites

BetStars is the latest betting site to establish a presence in the New Jersey online sports betting market and launched its website and mobile app on 13 September 2018. In early 2019, Australian sportsbook operator PointsBet entered the New Jersey sports betting market. After New Jersey unanimously passed a new sports betting bill and Gov. Phil Murphy signed it into law, NJ sports betting officially went live on June 14, 2018. The Governor officially opened the doors to sports betting in New Jersey by wagering $20 on Germany to win the World Cup, and $20 on the New Jersey Devils to win the 2019 Stanley Cup.

New Jersey was among the first states to legalize sports betting in 2018 following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling removing the federal prohibition that had prevented states other than Nevada from doing so. The state’s casinos and racetracks moved quickly, immediately opening sportsbooks to provide sports bettors a wealth of options in the Garden State.

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In fact, the rest of the United States has New Jersey to thank for the current expansion of legal sports betting throughout the country. It was New Jersey that first challenged the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 and then repeatedly appealed rulings upholding it. Finally the case was heard by the U.S. Supreme Court who in May 2018 delivered its favorable ruling to strike down PASPA.

Today all nine of the casinos operating in Atlantic City have both retail and online sportsbooks. Sports bettors in New Jersey can also place wagers at two racetracks, Monmouth Park in Oceanport and The Meadowlands in East Rutherford. In terms of both revenue and the “handle” or amount wagered every month, New Jersey now rivals Nevada as the biggest state for sports betting in the country.

Here’s a comprehensive look at sports betting in New Jersey with information about how it works and the many places where you can wager on your favorite sporting events.

New Jersey Sports Betting Information

If you are a resident of New Jersey or even just visiting the state, you can bet on sports as long as you are at least 21 years of age.

New Jersey has fast become one of the most popular states for sports betting with a rapidly-growing number of retail and online options. Like other states, those in New Jersey can either place bets at any of the sportsbooks located at Atlantic City casinos or at the state’s two racetracks.

Bettors can also register accounts at any of the many available online sportsbooks. It is possible to register and even fund online sportsbook accounts from outside of New Jersey, but you will need to be within state lines in order to place a wager.

The types of sports betting options available run the gamut, including traditional single-game wagers on spreads, moneylines, and totals, game and player props, parlays and teasers, futures bets, in-game or “live” betting, and more. You can bet on collegiate and professional sports, including both American and international events. The only restrictions are you cannot bet on high school sports, nor can you bet on collegiate events happening in New Jersey or happening anywhere if they involve New Jersey schools.

New Jersey allows casinos and racetracks to apply for licenses to open and operate retail sportsbooks. Each that does become a sports wagering licensee is then allowed to provide up to three individually branded sports wagering websites or “skins.” With nine casinos and five racetracks (one of which is now defunct), that means at present there can be up to 42 online sportsbooks in the state, and in fact New Jersey is already nearing half that total (see below).

Gross revenue for sports betting in New Jersey is taxed at 8.5% for the retail sportsbooks and 13% for online sportsbooks. For both there is an additional 1.25% “investment alternative tax” which goes to tourism and marketing programs in Atlantic City.

Active New Jersey Online Sportsbooks

DraftKings

• Retail Partner: Resorts Digital
• Retail Launch Date: Aug. 15, 2018
• Tech Partner: Kambi
• Mobile Launch Date: Aug. 6, 2018

One of the premier names in daily fantasy sports, DraftKings was the first operator to launch an online sportsbook in New Jersey and for many users has been one of the best. For daily fantasy players who also enjoy sports betting, being able to link your DFS and sportsbook accounts makes DraftKings a great option.

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BetMGM

• Retail Partner: Borgata
• Retail Launch Date: Jun. 14, 2018
• Tech Partner: GVC/ROAR Digital
• Mobile Launch Date: Aug. 22, 2018

The first of two Borgata-partnered online sportsbooks initially launched as playMGM, then once MGM partnered with European-based industry giant GVC Holdings to create Roar Digital, the site and app were rebranded as BetMGM. Reviews of the online sportsbook, linked both to the MGM online casino and online poker room, have been uniformly positive

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FanDuel

• Retail Partner: The Meadows
• Retail Launch Date: Jul. 14, 2018
• Tech Partner: IGT
• Mobile Launch Date: Sep. 1, 2018

FanDuel operates both the retail and online sportsbooks for The Meadowlands racetrack. Like DraftKings, FanDuel had a lot of experience with online and mobile gaming with DFS before jumping into online sports betting, and that experience shows with the very functional, user-friendly experience the online sportsbook provides. Integrated with FanDuel’s daily fantasy site.

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FOX Bet

• Retail Partner: Resorts Digital
• Retail Launch Date: Jun. 28, 2018
• Tech Partner: The Stars Group
• Mobile Launch Date: Sep. 13, 2018

Originally called the BetStars Sportsbook when launched, the FOX Bet online sportsbook is owned by The Stars Group, the world’s largest public gaming company. The sportsbook is thus integrated both with the PokerStars NJ site as well as the Stars Rewards loyalty program.

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PointsBet

• Retail Partner: The Meadowlands
• Retail Launch Date: Jul. 14, 2018
• Tech Partner: PointsBet
• Mobile Launch Date: Dec. 11, 2018

Australia-based PointsBet made a splash in New Jersey right away with its online sportsbook. In addition to a greater-than-average selection of traditional betting options, users can alternatively bet using the unique “PointsBetting” system, a “high-risk, high-reward” method of wagering in which payouts are based not just on getting your pick right, but by how much you are correct. Former NBA MVP Allen Iverson and NFL standout Darrelle Revis are site ambassadors.

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Unibet

• Retail Partner: Hard Rock Atlantic City
• Retail Launch Date: Jan. 30, 2019
• Tech Partner: Kambi
• Mobile Launch Date: Sep. 10, 2019

A pioneer in online gaming in Europe since the late 1990s, Unibet is a relatively newcomer in America though brings a great deal of experience to the table. This background is shown via the variety of betting options, including those involving live betting, teasers, and odds boosts. Lots of promotions make it an attractive choice as well.

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Borgata Sports

• Retail Partner: Borgata
• Retail Launch: Jun. 14, 2o18
• Tech Partner: GVD/Roar Digital
• Mobile Launch Date: May 14, 2019

Borgata’s self-branded online sportsbook offers an alternative to its BetMGM product. There are differences between the two skins, although both offer users the ability to move with ease between the sportsbook, casino, and poker rooms.

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SugarHouse

• Retail Partner: Monmouth Park
• Retail Launch Date: Jun. 14, 2018
• Tech Partner: Kambi
• Mobile Launch Date: Aug. 23, 2018

Powered by Kambi, the SugarHouse online sportsbook is like DraftKings (also Kambi-powered) in the way it offers a higher-than-average variety of betting options. The online sportsbook is integrated with the online casino, with users able to enjoy a rewards bonus in each.

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William Hill NJ

• Retail Partner: Monmouth Park
• Retail Launch Date: Jun. 14, 2018
• Tech Partner: William Hill
• Mobile Launch Date: Sep. 1, 2018

The first of multiple online sportsbooks operated in New Jersey by William Hill utilizes an in-house platform that has been successfully employed in several states. In fact, William Hill has online sportsbooks in every state in which it is legal, making them a relatively experienced provider in this otherwise nascent market.

Caesars Sportsbook

• Retail Partner: Caesars Atlantic City
• Retail Launch Date: Jul. 30, 2018
• Tech Partner: Scientific Games
• Mobile Launch Date: Sep. 6, 2018

Caesars partnered with Scientific Games in the summer of 2018, a joining of two trusted gaming brands. The sportsbook is linked with the online casino, great for those who enjoy both. There’s a nice range of bonuses available via both the casino and sportsbook that can be shared back and forth.

888Sport

• Retail Partner: Caesars Atlantic City
• Retail Launch Date: Jul. 30, 2018
• Tech Partner: Kambi
• Mobile Launch Date: Sep. 10, 2018

888sport offers an especially large variety of betting markets, including the ability to bet on eSports. The online sportsbook is also integrated with the WSOP.com poker site, and users are additionally able to participate in Caesars’ Total Rewards program.

Hard Rock Atlantic City

• Retail Partner: Hard Rock Atlantic City
• Retail Launch Date: Jan. 30, 2019
• Tech Partner: GiG
• Mobile Launch Date: Jan. 26, 2019

Following a limited launch the Hard Rock Atlantic City online sportsbook finally became fully available in late 2019. The usual array of sports and markets are available, although at present the promotions are limited when compared to other online sportsbooks.

Resorts Sportsbook

• Retail Partner: Resorts Digital
• Retail Launch Date: Aug. 15, 2019
• Tech Partner: SBTech
• Mobile Launch Date: Jan. 31, 2019

Powered by SBTech and integrated with the Resorts online casino, this online sportsbook includes all of the usual options and markets and then some. A highlight is the “specials” category of entertainment-based betting.

BetAmerica

• Retail Partner: Golden Nugget
• Retail Launch Date: Aug. 15, 2018
• Tech Partner: SBTech
• Mobile Launch Date: Feb. 2, 2019

A relative newcomer to New Jersey, BetAmerica is owned by Churchill Downs Incorporated, home of the Kentucky Derby. This SBTech-powered site offers a high number of promotions and integration with the online casino.

Golden Nugget Sportsbook

• Retail Partner: Golden Nugget
• Retail Launch Date: Aug. 15, 2018
• Tech Partner: SBTech
• Mobile Launch Date: Feb. 19, 2019

A longtime fixture in the casino industry as well as in New Jersey, the Golden Nugget’s online sportsbook is also expertly powered by SBTech. One drawback — as the Golden Nugget is owned by Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, NBA games are excluded from the otherwise long list of betting options.

bet365

A prominent player in U.K. sports betting, bet365 brings many years of online experience in that market to New Jersey with a great alternative for seasoned sports bettors with lots of detail and information at the ready. A consistently high number of ongoing promotions also make bet365 an attractive option.

theScore Bet

• Retail Partner: Monmouth Park
• Retail Launch Date: Jun. 14, 2018
• Tech Partner: Bet.Works
• Mobile Launch Date: Sep. 3, 2019

theScore Inc. is a digital sports media company based in Canada, the only example so far of a media company-run online sportsbook in the state. Powered by Bet.Works, the sportsbook was a late entry though the well-managed integration between theScore’s media app and the sportsbook makes for a distinct betting experience.

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Ocean Casino

• Retail Partner: Ocean Resort Casino
• Retail Status: Opened Jun. 28, 2018
• Tech Partner: William Hill
• Projected Launch Date: TBA

The William Hill Sportsbook opened at Ocean Resort Casino just one day after the casino first opened its doors, and at the time was the first retail sportsbook to operate on the Boardwalk. Users can use the William Hill NJ sportsbook now, but an Ocean-branded one is coming.

Bally’s

• Retail Partner: Bally’s
• Retail Status: Opened Jul. 30, 2018
• Tech Partner: Scientific Games
• Projected Launch Date: TBA

Scientific Games powers the retail sportsbook Bally’s shares with Caesars, first launched in July 2018 as the Wild Wild West Sportsbook, and will also operate its online sportsbook.

Harrah’s

• Retail Partner: Harrah’s
• Retail Status: Opened Aug. 1, 2018
• Tech Partner: Scientific Games
• Projected Launch Date: TBA

Right now those who visit the Harrah’s Atlantic City retail sportsbook are invited to use Caesars’ online sportsbook, though a Harrah’s branded one is coming.

GC Technology

• Retail Partner: The Meadowlands
• Retail Status: Opened Jul. 14, 2018
• Tech Partner: Stadium Technology
• Projected Launch Date: TBA

One of the largest licensed bookmakers in Nevada, CG Technology (formerly Cantor Gaming) announced a partnership with The Meadowlands in February 2019. Of note — in late 2019 William Hill announced plans to acquire CG Technology.

General Summary of Betting Options

New Jersey allows retail and online sportsbooks to offer a wide variety of betting options and markets.

As is the case in other states, New Jersey bettors can bet on collegiate and professional sports, but not on high school sports. However unlike in other states, New Jersey sportsbooks cannot take wagers on collegiate events happening within the state or on events taking place anywhere that involve any New Jersey college team.

That said, New Jersey sports bettors can bet on “entertainment”-based contests like the outcomes of award shows and reality programs as well as eSports, both of which are not allowed in other states.

Most New Jersey sportsbooks offer wagering on a wide variety of sports including Australian rules football, auto racing, baseball, basketball, boxing, cricket, football, golf, hockey, mixed martial arts, rugby, soccer, and tennis.

New Jersey sports bettors can also make different types of bets, from traditional single-game wagers to complicated parlays involving multiple contests. Betting types available at most New Jersey sportsbooks include:

• spread bets
• moneyline bets
• totals (over/under)
• game and player props
• teaser bets
• futures bets
• pools
• exchange wagering
• in-game or “in-play” bets (a.k.a., live betting)

Be sure to check each sportsbook for specific betting options. Online sportsbooks in particular often offer a wide array of non-standard options like odds boosters, alternate lines and spreads, and the like.

Banking Options for New Jersey Online Sportsbooks

Most online sportsbooks in New Jersey offer a variety of options for both depositing and withdrawing funds. In most cases you will find more ways to deposit than to withdraw, including:

• PayNearMe
• Prepaid debit cards
• Credit cards (Visa and MasterCard, especially)
• ACH / eCheck
• Direct bank transfer
• PayPal
• Skrill
• Prepaid Play+ cards specific to each sportsbook
• Cashier at retail casino cage

When it comes to withdrawing, most online sportsbooks allow ACH / E-Check, direct bank transfers, and cashing out at the casino cage in addition to some of the other methods listed above. Be sure to review all of the available banking methods when registering for an online sportsbook in New Jersey.

Available Platforms for New Jersey Online Sportsbooks

As in other states, online sportsbooks in New Jersey can be accessed in three primary ways:

• web-based platform
• iOS app
• Android app

In each case you can access the online sportsbook via a web-based browser on a desktop or laptop. Just search the sportsbook name via Google, or go to the website of the partnering land-based casino or racetrack and find a link.

For iOS users, the apps can be downloaded for free from the Apple store. Meanwhile Android users can download the apps directly from the websites. Users will find in most cases the apps provide the same functionality and ease of use as do the regular web-based versions of the sportsbooks.

Benefits of Legal Mobile Sports Betting in New Jersey

The high number of available retail and online options makes New Jersey a great place for both serious and recreational sports bettors. The fact that the online sportsbooks are all legal and regulated makes them much preferable to offshore sites of dubious legality and/or trustworthiness.

Besides being assured the sites are all safe, the New Jersey online sportsbooks also enable easy banking options and quick cashouts. All provide various forms of support including via live chat, phone, and email, with most being available 24-7. The sites are additionally required to provide information and help to problem gamblers, with those resources also readily accessible via both the apps and web-based platforms.

New Jersey Gambling History

The history of gambling in New Jersey goes way back into the 19th century when the coastal resort of Atlantic City was the site of many underground games. In 1897 legislation was passed prohibiting all forms of gambling in the state, yet numerous illegal casinos continued to flourish well into the 20th century. The HBO series Boardwalk Empire set during the Prohibition includes some of the more memorable characters and episodes from this period.

Investigations into organized crime eventually helped bring an end to this era of illegal gambling in the state. Meanwhile in 1939 betting on horse racing was legalized, then during the 1950s legislation was passed to allow other forms of gambling like bingo and raffles, and in 1969 the state added the lottery. During the mid-1970s those in favor of legalized gambling were able to get a referendum on the ballot to allow casinos in Atlantic City, and once it was passed the first casino, the Resorts International Casino Hotel, opened in 1978.

After a slow start other casinos began to appear up and down the famed Atlantic City Boardwalk including the Tropicana and Trump Taj Mahal. By 2006 the 12 casinos collectively reached a record revenue total of $5.2 billion, although the closure of the Sands Casino Hotel before year’s end signaled the start of what would turn out to be a decade-long decline. More locations closed bringing the total down to just seven in operation during the mid-2010s and total annual revenue down to $2.56 billion in 2015 — less than half what it had been at its peak.

However in recent years revenue figures have begun to increase again, with the opening of the Hard Rock Hotel Casino Atlantic City and Ocean Casino Resort in June 2018 bringing the number of casinos back up to nine. Most traditional games have been offered in Atlantic City casinos, although poker was only legalized in 1993. An online gambling bill was passed in 2013,

However it was not until 2018 that sports betting was legalized in New Jersey, culminating a decade-long effort to pass such legislation. In fact, the state’s lawmakers passed a sports betting bill in 2012, though the major sports leagues filed an injunction and the courts ruled in their favor, thus prohibiting New Jersey from being able to offer sports betting.

After losing in District Court and then two more times in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, the state appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court who in May 2018 voted 6-3 in favor of New Jersey. Having legislation already in place, New Jersey was able to move quickly and on June 11, 2018, Governor Phil Murphy signed a new version of the sports betting bill into law.

Bills to expand gambling by allowing casinos in other areas of the state besides Atlantic City have been proposed in recent years, although none have managed to gain popular support.

FAQs

Is it legal to bet on sports in New Jersey?

Yes. Just a couple of weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the federal prohibition on states other than Nevada offering sports betting was unconstitutional, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a sports betting bill, thereby making both retail and online sports betting legal in New Jersey.

Who oversees sports betting in New Jersey?

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement regulates the state’s gambling and sports betting industries, including both retail and online.

What is the legal age to bet on sports in New Jersey?

Individuals must be at least 21 years of age to bet on sports in New Jersey, whether in person at a brick-and-mortar sportsbook or online.

Is online/mobile sports betting legal in New Jersey?

Yes. Online gambling of other varieties has been legal in New Jersey since 2013. Online sports betting was made legal in 2018.

What casinos in New Jersey offer retail sports betting?

All nine of the state’s casinos are located in Atlantic City — Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel and Casino, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Caesars Atlantic City Hotel and Casino, Golden Nugget Atlantic City Hotel Casino and Marina, Hard Rock Hotel Casino Atlantic City, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, Ocean Casino Resort, Resorts Casino Hotel, and Tropicana Atlantic City. Seven of the nine casinos have their own retail sportsbooks, while Bally’s and Caesars share a sportsbook:

• Bally’s, Caesars — The Book at Bally’s
• Borgata — Borgata Race & Sportsbook
• Golden Nugget — The Sports Book
• Hard Rock — Hard Rock Sportsbook
• Harrah’s — The Book at Harrah’s
• Ocean Resort Casino — William Hill Sportsbook at Ocean
• Resorts — DraftKings Sportsbook at Resorts
• Tropicana — William Hill Sportsbook at Tropicana

There are two more retail sportsbooks at racetracks in New Jersey

• Monmouth Park — Monmouth Park Sports
• The Meadowlands — FanDuel Sportsbook

The Garden State is home to one of the most successful sports betting industries in the country. New Jersey online sportsbooks are setting the industry standard in the U.S.

Although in its infancy across the country, the overturn of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act cleared the way for states to legalize sports betting on an individual basis on the state level.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy acted quickly. He signed off on legislation to permit sports betting online within the state. It’s been a success so far, with New Jersey’s online sportsbooks earning almost $250 million in 2019.

Players in the state can access numerous options for state-regulated mobile sports betting platforms with a wide range of welcome bonuses.

New Jersey Online Sports Betting Apps: The Run-Down

FanDuel Sportsbook

Since launching in New Jersey in September 2018, FanDuel Sportsbook has emerged as the most popular legal online sports betting platform in the Garden State.

FanDuel Sportsbook offers numerous ways to bet on all major sports, for both professional leagues and college. The platform plays host to several other betting markets for events around the world as well.

New Jersey bettors can find ways to bet on international sports like cricket, darts, table tennis, and many others. Boxing, MMA, cycling, soccer, and NASCAR are all available to bet on FanDuel Sportsbook. The platform offers one of the most comprehensive game selections of any US-facing legal online sports betting platform.

Point spread, money line, parlays, and in-game betting are all on the menu at FanDuel Sportsbook. Both mobile and desktop users can bet with ease, as the FanDuel Sportsbook experience is optimized for all devices.

FanDuel Sportsbook Bonuses

New players can take advantage of FanDuel Sportsbook’s $500 risk-free bet offer.

After an initial deposit, FanDuel will refund up to $500 on the first bet made on the site. If the bet results in a loss and is made within 72 hours of the first deposit, they will issue a refund.

DraftKings Sportsbook

DraftKings Sportsbook established its brand as one of the leaders in the US legal sports betting market. Not surprisingly, DraftKings Sportsbook was the first platform to go live after the legalization of online sports betting in New Jersey.

Launched in August 2018, DraftKings SportsBook operates as a license partner of Resorts Digital Gaming. With the DraftKings SportsBook brand as one of two partners (Fox Bet is the other), Resorts Digital Gaming is one of the operators leading the New Jersey legal online sports betting industry.

PointsBet

The Australian-owned PointsBet brand has expanded into the U.S. The first PointsBet product in the states, NJ PointsBet, launched in December 2018. This platform operates in New Jersey as a licensed partner of New Meadowlands Racetrack.

PointsBet presents a wide variety of betting markets on domestic and international sports. PointsBet also offers the unique PointsBet betting option, in which bettors can win (or lose) more money on a single bet based on the final margin of the game.

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SugarHouse Sportsbook

SugarHouse Sportsbook is named after the property formerly known as SugarHouse Casino, now called Rivers Casino Philadelphia. In August 2018, the SugarHouse brand crossed the Delaware River into New Jersey, launching a hybrid casino and sportsbook platform.

SugarHouse Sportsbook is the sports betting side of that platform. Originally partnering with Golden Nugget Atlantic City, SugarHouse Sportsbook now operates under the online sports betting license of Monmouth Park.

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BetMGM

In its original form, the MGM-branded legal online sportsbook in New Jersey was named playMGM. The second legal online sports betting platform to launch in the Garden State, playMGM launched in August 2018.

In September 2019, the platform relaunched as BetMGM, with an improved product. Bet MGM operates under the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa license.

William Hill NJ

William Hill is one of the biggest sports betting brands in the world. William Hill NJ operates as a single platform among license partners Monmouth Park, Ocean Casino Resort, and Tropicana Casino Resort.

Navigating from the websites of any of these three sportsbooks all lead to the William Hill NJ site or app download. William Hill’s online sports betting partnerships with Monmouth Park and Ocean Casino both began in September 2018. The Tropicana collaboration launched in January 2019.

888 Sport

The 888 brand looms as a major presence through the history of New Jersey’s online gambling economy. With the launch of 888 Sport in September 2018, the international gaming brand now operates online platforms for poker, sports betting, and casino games in New Jersey.

Like with its poker and casino products, 888 is a partner of Caesars Entertainment. For its sports betting platform, Bally’s Park Place, a Caesars Entertainment property, operates the 888 Sport license.

Caesars Sportsbook

The flagship brand under the Caesars Entertainment banner launched its New Jersey online sportsbook in September 2018. Among the first of the state’s legal mobile sports betting site to launch, Bally’s Park Place holds the Caesars Sportsbook license.

New Jersey, along with Pennsylvania, is one of two states with an online sportsbook offering from Caesars. The sports wagering platform is built into the Caesars Casino Online site. This gives players in New Jersey easy access to both.

FOX Bet

The Fox Bet brand formed as a partnership between Fox Sports and the Stars Group. This collaboration of major players in the sports media and gambling industries gives Fox Bet instant name recognition.

Launched as BetStars in September 2018, this mobile sports betting platform rebranded as Fox Bet in August 2019. Fox Bet operates under the Resorts Digital Gaming license.

Hard Rock Sportsbook

The physical Hard Rock Atlantic City property opened in June 2018. It didn’t take long for New Jersey’s newest casino to start establishing itself in the online gambling market as well.

Hard Rock Sportsbook debuted in January 2019, licensed to its parent casino. The sportsbook operates as part of a hybrid online casino and sportsbook platform. As such, players can access each option with ease from the Hard Rock Online Casino homepage.

Golden Nugget Sportsbook

The Golden Nugget Casino homepage provides a link to Golden Nugget Sportsbook. This hybrid platform gives players easy access to both online casino gambling and sports betting from the same site.

Powered by software from SBTech, the online sportsbook operates under the Golden Nugget Atlantic City license. This mobile sports betting platform debuted in February 2019.

BetAmerica

BetAmerica’s New Jersey online sportsbook launched in February 2019. Part of BetAmerica’s hybrid online casino platform, BetAmerica operates under the Golden Nugget Atlantic City license.

Churchill Downs Incorporated owns the BetAmerica brand. BetAmerica’s New Jersey online sportsbook is part of the company’s plans to expand in the U.S. online sports betting industry.

Bet365 NJ

An international powerhouse in the sports betting industry, Bet365 expanded into the U.S. market with the launch of its New Jersey online sportsbook. Bet365 NJ launched in August 2019. This makes it one of the newest products to hit the state’s mobile sports betting market.

Bet365 NJ is licensed to Hard Rock Atlantic City, one of three brands under the Hard Rock license.

theScore Bet

Score Media and Gaming is best known for its flagship enterprise, theScore.com. A major and influential sports media outlet, theScore expanded into the U.S. sports betting market with the launch of an online sportsbook in New Jersey.

Going live in August 2019, theScore Bet launched as one of the latest arrivals to the New Jersey sports betting scene. TheScore Bet operates under the Monmouth Park license.

Borgata Sports

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa’s history in the New Jersey online sports betting market dates back to the launch of the industry in August 2018. In August 2019, Borgata Sports launched as a namesake platform under the Borgata license.

While Borgata introduced New Jersey’s first physical sportsbook, the online product bearing the Borgata name is one of the most recent arrivals to the market.

Unibet Sport

International gaming powerhouse Unibet made its US debut with the launch of a New Jersey online sportsbook. Unibet Sport went live in September 2019, as a license partner of Hard Rock Atlantic City.

Unibet Sport is the most recent mobile sportsbook to launch in New Jersey. This gives Hard Rock Atlantic City three brands under its online sports betting license.

Welcome Bonuses At New Jersey Online Sportsbooks

Risk-Free Bets

Risk-free bet bonuses offer players the chance to make their first bet at an online sportsbook and get a refund if that bet is a loss. Several of New Jersey’s online sports betting platforms offer such a bonus.

Both FanDuel Sportsbook and BetMGM offer a $500 risk-free bet offer for new players. PointsBet is another legal New Jersey online sportsbook with a risk-free bet offer. At PointsBet, bettors receive up to a $200 rebate on the first bet.

Deposit Match Bonuses

The deposit match bonus is the most common kind of bonus among online gambling platforms. Deposit match bonuses award bonus money in an amount that matches the initial deposit amount, up to a certain percentage or amount.

These match bonuses generally require a certain amount of playthrough to unlock the bonus. Common playthrough amounts range anywhere from 20x to 30x of the deposit amount that needs to be wagered to unlock the bonus.

SugarHouse Sportsbook offers one of the most generous deposit match bonuses. They offer a 100% match up to $250, and only a 1x playthrough requirement.

Free Play Bonus

Some online sportsbooks put money on a player’s balance just for signing up. DraftKings Sportsbook, for example, offers $25 in free money just for registering.

DraftKings does not require a deposit or playthrough to unlock this bonus. They award the $25 just for getting started on the site.

Check out our guide to How To Bet On Sports Online.

New Jersey Online Sportsbooks At A Glance

What To Bet On In New Jersey

With far and away the largest selection of online sportsbooks out of any US state, almost endless options exist for sports betting in New Jersey.

Professional Sports

Most of New Jersey’s online sports betting platforms offer multiple ways to bet on the major US sports leagues. Betting on the NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball, and NHL is easily done from the comfort of a mobile device or a desktop computer.

Nearly all the state’s mobile sportsbooks give easy access to betting markets for boxing, MMA, NASCAR, golf, and tennis as well.

International Sports

Platforms like DraftKings Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook, Unibet Sport, and several others also offer a robust lineup of international sports betting markets. Bettors can find table tennis, cricket, rugby, darts, and international basketball and soccer leagues on the menu at certain sportsbooks.

Collegiate Sports

New Jersey’s online sportsbooks offer legal betting on college sports with one restriction. Betting on games involving New Jersey colleges and universities is not permitted. This restriction prohibits bets on Rutgers, Princeton, Seton Hall, and other New Jersey college athletic programs.

Betting on esports isn’t currently permitted in New Jersey. In March 2020, though, an esports betting bill started to make its way through the state legislature.

What Makes New Jersey’s Online Sports Betting Industry Unique

New Jersey’s status as the undisputed U.S. industry leader in all forms of online gambling began with the launch of online casinos and poker in 2013.

In May 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). PASPA banned sports betting in the US on a federal level. The overturn of PASPA set the stage for the launch of online and live sports betting in New Jersey.

Given New Jersey’s place as the U.S. leader in online gambling, the state’s embrace of online sports betting comes as no surprise. Bettors in New Jersey can access the greatest variety of sports betting platforms than any other U.S. state.

As such, New Jersey players enjoy more betting options than any other state, by far. New Jersey benefits from a population of nine million, close proximity to New York, and a dedication to setting the trend in legal online gambling. As a result, New Jersey stands to be the centerpiece of the U.S. legal online gambling industry for years to come.

What Is The Biggest Sportsbook In New Jersey?

Since it launched as one of New Jersey’s first legal online sportsbooks, FanDuel Sportsbook leads the state in revenue earned. FanDuel Sportsbook debuted in September 2018. Since the launch, the platform powers New Meadowlands Racetrack’s status as the top earner in revenue by operator in the state.

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FanDuel, along with DraftKings, dominates the U.S. online sports betting market. These two brands appear poised to be market leaders in the evolving U.S. sports betting industry.

DraftKings Sportsbook takes the title of the second-biggest online sportsbook in New Jersey. With DraftKings Sportsbook under its license, Resorts Digital Gaming places second in revenue by operator in the state.

Which New Jersey Online Sportsbook Has The Most Betting Markets?

FanDuel Sportsbook, DraftKings Sportsbook, and Unibet Sportsbook all have a vast number of different betting options for New Jersey players.

All the major sports leagues in the U.S. are available to bet in multiple ways on these platforms. This includes point spread, money line, futures, parlays, in-game betting, and a host of others. For international soccer action, Unibet offers a comprehensive selection of soccer lines.

Both DraftKings Sportsbook and FanDuel Sportsbook take bets on table tennis, darts, cricket, and cycling events.

Legal Versus Illegal Online Sports Betting

With the widest selection of mobile betting platforms of any U.S. state, New Jersey bettors can access just about any conceivable betting market. The convenience of online sports betting allows for line shopping, research, and placing of bets from anywhere within state borders.

The ease of access to New Jersey’s online sportsbooks, from mobile devices or desktop computers, puts the legal online sports betting market in New Jersey at the top of the list in the U.S.

New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) regulates Atlantic City casinos and all legal online sports betting platforms they operate.

Betting on a legal online sportsbook in New Jersey comes with the same level of safety as placing a bet at a retail sportsbook in Atlantic City. With a government agency like the New Jersey DGE overseeing the industry and approving all licenses, bettors can count on fair, prompt payouts, and protection of personal information.

Offshore Betting Sites And Penalties

Offshore sports betting sites cannot guarantee these layers of safety. Offshore sites, and any other non-regulated gambling sites available in the state, operate with no oversight to guarantee payouts or resolve disputes.

Offshore gambling sites operate illegally in the U.S. In some states playing on these sites could result in a criminal penalty for players.

See our Complete Guide To Online Gambling In New Jersey. Or, learn more about New Jersey’s Online Casinos And Bonuses.

New Jersey Online Sports Betting FAQ

Legal Sportsbooks In New Jersey

The minimum legal gambling age for any form of casino gambling in New Jersey is 21. That minimum age also applies to betting at the state’s online sportsbooks.

To register for an account with one of New Jersey’s online sports betting sites, players must provide verification of identity and age. Only players age 21 and over can legally place a bet at a New Jersey online sportsbook.

Yes. DraftKings Sportsbook launched as the first legal online sports betting platform in the state. The platform went live as a legal mobile sports wagering platform in New Jersey in August 2018.

The DraftKings Sportsbook homepage features a map that highlights all U.S. states in which it legally operates. In New Jersey, DraftKings Sportsbook, and all other legal online gambling platforms, display the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement seal.

Yes. FanDuel Sportsbook launched as one of the first legal online sportsbooks to go live in New Jersey. The platform debuted in September 2019 as a licensed partner of New Meadowlands Racetrack.

FanDuel Sportsbook maintains status as the most popular online sportsbook in New Jersey since the launch. When registering for a FanDuel Sportsbook account, the site’s homepage displays a list of states where FanDuel Sportsbook is legally available.

No. Apart from bonus offers, New Jersey online sportsbooks do not generally offer bets to be made on credit.

New Jersey Sports Betting Sites 2020

New Jersey’s online sportsbooks all have ways to acquire bonus money to bet with, however. Common ways to get extra money into an account at New Jersey’s online sports betting sites include deposit match bonuses, risk-free bets, and free sign-up offers.

Yes, with the exception of betting on New Jersey colleges and universities. Betting on college sports is legal in New Jersey, with the state’s online and retail sportsbooks offering a wide array of options to bet on college athletics.

Betting menus exclude contests involving New Jersey colleges. This includes Rutgers, Seton Hall, and Princeton, as they are outlawed in the state.