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New Jersey sports betting has a very extensive history. In 2012, the state kicked off a multi-year legal battle with the Supreme Court for legalization of sports betting. Retail sportsbooks became legal in June 2018 and mobile apps were legalized in July 2018. There are over a dozen legal sports apps, thanks to Bill A4111.
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Is Sports Betting Legal in New Jersey?
Yes, sports betting is legal in New Jersey and has been legal via mobile apps since July 11, 2018. You must be 21 years or older and physically located in the state to place a wager.
Best New Jersey Sportsbooks and Betting Apps
Below is a list of some of the best New Jersey Sportsbooks and betting apps. This is not a comprehensive list, and we encourage you to review all apps for yourself, but we do provide some highlights and things to consider, such as loyalty programs, lines, interface evaluation, and bonuses offered.
FanDuel Sportsbook New Jersey
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers one of the top parlay builder options on the market, especially for Same Game Parlays
- Withdrawals from FanDuel Sportsbook are quick and reliable with funds hitting your account often within a few hours.
- FanDuel offers extensive markets on player props and odds with some of the best lines for the NFL.
- Getting a hold of a customer service person can be difficult with FanDuel sports as they rely on bots to route you to the correct area.
BetMGM Sportsbook New Jersey
- BetMGM Sportsbook New Jersey is recognized for a wide variety of daily odds boosts for users.
- If you’re looking for strong odds and lower vig than competitors, BetMGM is likely the right sportsbook for you.
- The Edit My Bet feature is a unique opportunity to BetMGM, allowing you to increase stakes on open wagers.
- Once you’re in the account, it is generally enjoyed. However, there can be complications and slow account verification.
bet365 Sportsbook New Jersey
- Bet365 Sportsbook New Jersey regularly offers early payout promotions, giving users a chance to cash their bet if their team goes up big.
- The bonus bet offers from bet365 are flexible, allowing you to split them on multiple wagers instead of being stuck at specific values.
- There are multiple competitive lines on major sports and on parlay boosts.
- Bet365 offers some of the deepest global market coverage, specifically for soccer, tennis and other international sports.
- Users do complain about frequent app refresh requirements and drops, especially during major sporting events.
Fanatics Sportsbook New Jersey
- Fanatics Sportsbooks offers juicy rewards on every wager ranging between 1 and 5%, which can be converted into bonus bets.
- Injuries ruin a lot of bets and plays, but Fanatics Sportsbook offers injury protection which refunds wagers if a player is injured early.
- Withdrawals and payouts are simple with Fanatics and can be as low as $1.
- Bonus bets expire within 24 hours in some instances, so you don’t always have a chance to use them.
theScore Bet New Jersey
- theScore Bet offers great in-play coverage for both domestic and international sports.
- PENN Play Rewards is the backer of theScore Bet’s rewards program, and those can be used at PENN casino properties.
- Niche markets are extensively covered on theScore Bet New Jersey.
- Tennis matches will occasionally have a player retire, and theScore Bet refunds match-winner wagers if opponents retire mid-match.
- Promotional terms need extra attention as bonus bets expire quickly and are not always clear how to use them.
Hard Rock Bet New Jersey
- Hard Rock Bet New Jersey is considered one of the best apps in the market with a sleek interface.
- Users enjoy the Same Game Parlay builder and in-game betting options from Hard Rock Bet.
- Payouts are smooth, quick, and easy for getting your money from Hard Rock Bet.
- Personalized rewards are dropped weekly for users on Hard Rock Bet.
- There often are higher playthrough requirements on Hard Rock Bet than there are on other apps.
New Jersey Sportsbook Welcome Offers
Whether it is a Bet-And-Get model, First-Bet Match, or Deposit Match, there are often welcome promotions from New Jersey Sportsbook for new users. With Bet-And-Get, users place a wager and get bonus bet funds after the initial wager. A First-Bet Match allows new users a chance to deposit money, place a wager, and if it loses, receive the funds back in a bonus bet. A Deposit Match is given to users so they can deposit an amount and then receive a match of (typically) 50–100%.
How to Sign Up for a Sportsbook in New Jersey
- Download the New Jersey sportsbook app of your choice.
- Enter your personal information.
- Go through account verification and location checks.
- Deposit funds into your account.
- Claim the welcome offer. Note: This step may be completed during the sign-up process.
- Place your first wager. (You must be within the state limits to wager, and note that being by the border of a state could fail the geolocation check).
New Jersey Sports Betting Laws and Timeline
After years of legal battles with the Supreme Court, New Jersey led the way with the unanimous passing of Bill A 4111 on June 7, 2018. On June 11th of the same year, Governor Phil Murphy signed the bill into law. Retail sportsbooks were ready to go weeks later. Roughly a month later, the Division of Gaming Enforcement authorized licensed operators to roll out online and mobile sports betting. Since then, New Jersey has opened and approved over a dozen sports betting apps.
Teams and Markets to Bet On in New Jersey
New Jersey has plenty of professional sports teams to wager on or against. The New Jersey Devils are probably the most associated with New Jersey considering it is in their name. Technically, the Giants and Jets — both tagged as New York — play in New Jersey. There are college teams that you can enjoy, including Seton Hall, Princeton, and Rutgers, among others, but you cannot bet on their games in the state.
College Sports Betting Rules in New Jersey
New Jersey has regulations for betting on sports teams, including that you cannot wager on or against in-state teams. You also cannot bet on any game that is played within New Jersey, regardless of who participates in the game. However, there is one exception — if the game is part of a large tournament like March Madness and plays in New Jersey, you can wager on it. Additionally, player props are allowed, but there is a bill proposing to ban them.
Retail Sportsbooks in New Jersey
There are multiple locations that offer retail sportsbetting as an option. A lot of them are located inside of casinos, but there are locations that have been built specifically for sports betting. You can also find stand alone locations and sportsbooks at racetracks.
Licensed Retail Locations:
Bally’s Atlantic City (Bally Bet Sportsbook) – Atlantic City
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (BetMGM Sportsbook) – Atlantic City
Caesars Atlantic City (Caesars Sportsbook) – Atlantic City
Freehold Raceway (betPARX Sportsbook) – Freehold
Golden Nugget Atlantic City (The Sportsbook) – Atlantic City
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City (Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook) – Atlantic City
Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City (Caesars Sportsbook) – Atlantic City
Meadowlands Racetrack (FanDuel Sportsbook) – East Rutherford
Monmouth Park Racetrack (Caesars Sportsbook) – Oceanport
Ocean Casino Resort (The Gallery Bar Sportsbook / Fanatics) – Atlantic City
Tropicana Atlantic City (Caesars Sportsbook) – Atlantic City
Responsible Gambling Resources in New Jersey
- 1-800-GAMBLER
- 1-800-MY-RESET
- National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
- Gam-Anon and Gamblers Anonymous
- Self-Exclusion – 833.788.4DGE
- Division of Gaming Enforcement
- Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey
New Jersey Sports Betting FAQ
Is sports betting legal in New Jersey?
Sports betting is legal in New Jersey for anyone over the age of 21 and physically located inside of New Jersey’s borders.
What is the best sportsbook in New Jersey?
The best sportsbook in New Jersey is dependent on what you’re looking for out of an app. Try all of them and see which one works best for you, as there is no limit to the number of sportsbook apps you can have.
How old do you have to be to bet in New Jersey?
You must be 21 years or older to bet on sports in New Jersey.
Can you bet on college sports in New Jersey?
Yes, you can make wagers on college sports in New Jersey. However, you cannot bet on college events involving any New Jersey college, or ones that take place in New Jersey, regardless of the origins of the school. You can bet on college player props as long as they don’t involve a New Jersey college.
Do you have to live in New Jersey to bet there?
You do not need to live in New Jersey to place a wager at a sportsbook, but you do need to physically be within the state borders.
How many sportsbooks are legal in New Jersey?
There are dozens of legal sportsbooks in New Jersey that you can try.
Can you bet on sports in New Jersey without an app?
Yes, there are retail locations for you to bet on in New Jersey without an app.