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New Jersey's legal challenge to Nevada's monopoly on sports betting effectively created the nationwide marketplace that exists today, and the Garden State has continued to be a trailblazer in the space.
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About Sports Betting in New Jersey
New Jersey has never been content to sit back and let Nevada have a monopoly on legal gambling in the United States.
The Garden State authorized commercial casinos in the 1970's, giving rise to Atlantic City as we know it. And after New Jersey residents voted to legalize sports betting in 2011 despite a national ban on that form of wagering outside of Nevada, the state's leaders and lawyers took their fight to open sports betting up to the entire country all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court – and won.
Since launching sports wagering in 2018, New Jersey has continued to innovate, as it's since become one of the first states to launch fixed-odds horse betting and esports wagering, as well as licensing the nation's first sports betting exchange. Furthermore, New Jersey is consistently among the top states in terms of sports betting handle, coming up just shy of $2 billion in January 2024 and regularly eclipsing $1 billion in total monthly wagers.
New Jersey Sportsbooks
Currently Operating Sportsbooks
Current Sportsbooks
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Caesars Atlantic City: 2100 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Harrah's Resort: 777 Harrah's Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Monmouth Park: 175 Oceanport Ave, Oceanport, NJ 07757
Tropicana: 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Ocean Resort: 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment: 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Resorts Casino Hotel: 1133 Boardwalk Atlantic City, NJ 08401
The Borgata: 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
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Sports Betting Legalization in New Jersey
New Jersey Sports Betting Law Highlights
- New Jersey is credited with successfully challenging the federal ban on sports wagering outside of Nevada, a prohibition that was repealed in 2018.
- Tax revenue from online and casino-based retail sportsbooks is earmarked for the marketing and promotion of Atlantic City.
- 21+ age requirement for betting.
- 9.75% tax on retail sports betting revenue, 14.25% rate on online sports wagering revenue.
- $150,000 initial license fee with a $125,000 annual renewal fee for operators.
- New Jersey is one of the few states to have authorized fixed-odds wagering on horse racing, as well as sports betting exchanges.
Legalization Timeline
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New Jersey voters pass referendum to legalize sports betting
November 9, 2011
Despite a federal ban on sports betting outside of Nevada, New Jersey residents overwhelmingly vote to legalize sports wagering.
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U.S. Supreme Court strikes down PASPA
May 14, 2018
After years of legal jousting spearheaded by former Governor Chris Christie and other New Jersey officials, the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), thus clearing the way for sports betting outside the state of Nevada.
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Murphy signs law allowing casinos and racetracks to take sports bets
June 11, 2018
Governor Phil Murphy signs Assembly Bill 4111, clearing the way for casinos and horse racetracks to accept sports wagers. The first retail wager is placed on June 14 at Monmouth Park.
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DraftKings accepts first online sports wager
August 1, 2018
DraftKings becomes the first mobile sportsbook to accept an online wager in the Garden State.
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Fixed-odds horse betting launches
May 7, 2022
Monmouth Park becomes the first U.S. racetrack to offer fixed-odds wagering on horse racing through a partnership with BetMakers.
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First betting exchange launches
August 29, 2022
Operating under a peer-to-peer model, Prophet Exchange becomes the first licensed sports betting exchange to operate in the U.S. when it launches in New Jersey.
FAQs
Is sports betting legal in New Jersey?
Yes. After New Jersey residents voted to authorize sports betting in 2011, it touched off a string of legal rulings that led to the U.S. Supreme Court opening up sports wagering to states outside of Nevada in 2018, which is the year sports betting launched in the Garden State.
Who can bet on sports in New Jersey?
Anyone who is 21 years of age or older can bet on sports in New Jersey, whether it's online or at a casino or racetrack in the state, provided they are physically located within state boundaries.
Who regulates sports betting in New Jersey?
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) regulates sports betting, in addition to other forms of wagering.
What can I bet on in New Jersey?
The NJDGE's approved wagering menu includes the following sports: football, track and field, Australian Rules Football, badminton, bandy, baseball, softball, basketball, billiards, boxing, bowling, bull riding, cricket, curling, cycling, darts, entertainment industry awards (Emmys, Oscars), esports, golf, handball, hockey, jai alai, lacrosse, lawn bowling, MMA, Olympics (Summer & Winter), cornhole, competitive eating, motorsports, rowing, rugby, sailing, snooker, soccer, table tennis, tennis, and volleyball.
What can't I bet on in New Jersey?
Bettors in New Jersey are not allowed to bet on competitions involving New Jersey-based colleges, nor are they permitted to wager on any college sporting event that takes place in New Jersey. Betting on political elections is also prohibited.
Is DFS legal in New Jersey?
Yes. The state began regulating daily fantasy sports providers like DraftKings, FanDuel, and Underdog in 2017.
Is it legal to bet on horse racing in New Jersey?
It is legal to bet on horse racing in New Jersey. This can be done in person at in-state tracks like Meadowlands Racing and Monmouth Park, as well as through online simulcast platforms like 4NJBets (TVG) and TwinSpires. New Jersey is also one of the few states to have authorized fixed-odds wagering on horse races in addition to the standard parimutuel format.
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