New Jersey Sports Betting – Is Sports Betting Legal In New Jersey?

New Jersey has plenty of online sportsbooks for bettors to choose from.

• DraftKings Sportsbook: The first legal sportsbook to launch in the state, DraftKings is one of the biggest names in North American sports betting and has partnerships with the New York Knicks, Giants and Rangers.
• BetMGM Sportsbook: The second mobile sportsbook to launch in the state, BetMGM is headquartered in Jersey City, making it one of the most recognizable brands in the state.
• FanDuel Sportsbook: The other big name in North American sports betting along with DraftKings, FanDuel launched a week after BetMGM entered the New Jersey market.
• Caesars Sportsbook: The sports betting arm of Caesars Entertainment, this sportsbook launched in New Jersey in August 2018 just ahead of the NFL season.
• Fanatics Sportsbook: Fanatics is one of the newest sportsbooks on the market, debuting in 2023 after merging with PointsBet. It has a large welcome bonus and generous rewards program, giving bettors a percentage of every bet back in FanCash.
• Bet365: A British-based sports betting company, Bet365 made its U.S. debut in New Jersey in 2019. It’s regarded as a high-quality sportsbook all over the world and has one of the industry’s best welcome offers.
• BetRivers: BetRivers has a large number of markets, a secure sign-up process and an easy-to-use interface that allows bettors to easily find the markets they’re interested in.
• ESPN BET: ESPN BET launched in 2023 and has everything customers have come to expect from a big-name sportsbook, including a welcome offer, exclusive odds boosts and fast load times.
• betPARX: This mobile sportsbook launched in New Jersey in 2022 and has the feel of a local sportsbook.
• Betway: Betway has been in New Jersey since the beginning, launching there in August 2018. It has a no-frills sportsbook and an online casino.
• Borgata: A sister brand of BetMGM, this mobile sportsbook is run through the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City.
• Golden Nugget Sportsbook: Golden Nugget’s mobile sportsbook launched in New Jersey on Feb. 19, 2019, and has a physical presence at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City Hotel, Casino & Marina
• Hard Rock Bet: This sportsbook launched in New Jersey in August 2023 with the backing of the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City.
• Prime Sportsbook: This sportsbook is only available in New Jersey and Ohio and is known for its high betting limits.
• SuperBook Sports: SuperBook offers a solid sign-up bonus along with a good range of betting markets.
• Tipico Sportsbook: Tipico is partnered with the Ocean Casino and Resort in Atlantic City and launched in the state in August 2020.

New Jersey’s legal sports betting age is 21, which is true for most states with legal sports betting. If you’re under 21 and try to sign up for a sportsbook in New Jersey, you won’t be able to register.

Sportsbooks confirm your age when you sign up by verifying your identity with your Social Security Number and date of birth.

The age limit applies to in-person betting as well, so you need to be 21 or older to bet at any of New Jersey’s retail sportsbooks or casinos.

New Jersey is home to several professional sports teams.

• New Jersey Devils

The Devils moved to New Jersey from Colorado in 1982 and became one of the NHL’s best teams during the 1990s and 2000s. They went only three seasons without a playoff appearance from 1988 to 2012, winning three Stanley Cups during that span and making two other Finals appearances.

• New York Giants

The Giants play in East Rutherford at MetLife Stadium, which they share with the Jets.

Established in 1925, the Giants have won eight NFL championships, including four Super Bowls. Their best season was in 1986, when they went 14-2 in the regular season en route to their first Super Bowl victory.

The Giants won their second title four years later, then capped the 2007 and 2011 campaigns by upsetting Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in the Big Game. Their only Super Bowl loss came during the 2000 season to the Baltimore Ravens.

• New York Jets

The Jets also play at MetLife Stadium but haven’t had nearly as much success as the Giants. Their only Super Bowl win came at the end of the 1968 season when Broadway Joe Namath led them to the biggest upset in Super Bowl history over the Baltimore Colts. The Jets haven’t been back to the Big Game since.

• New York Red Bulls

An inaugural member of MLS, the Red Bulls lost their only MLS Cup Finals appearance to the Columbus Crew in 2008. They’ve won three regular-season Supporters’ Shields and finished runner-up in the U.S. Open Cup twice.

• NJ/NY Gotham FC

A founding member of the NWSL, Gotham FC was founded in 2006 and plays at Red Bull Arena in Harrison. It won a Women’s Professional Soccer championship in 2009 and an NWSL championship in 2023.

New Jersey also has several notable college programs, although bettors are prohibited from wagering on in-state teams.

• Fairleigh Dickinson Knights

The Knights pulled off one of the biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history by defeating No. 1 seed Purdue as a No. 16 seed in 2023 – only the second time in tournament history that a No. 16 seed defeated a No. 1 seed.

• Monmouth Hawks

The Hawks compete in the FCS in football and first fielded a team in 1993. They’ve won seven conference championships.

The Hawks have made four NCAA Tournaments on the hardwood, with their lone win coming in 2006 when they defeated Hampton in the First Four. They made it to the Round of 32 twice in the Division II Tournament.

• NJIT Highlanders

The Highlanders moved to Division I in 2006 but have yet to make the NCAA Tournament. They’ve made it to the CIT twice since moving up.

• Princeton Tigers

The state’s lone Ivy League representative, the Tigers claim 28 national championships in football, although only 15 are recognized by the NCAA. They played in the first-ever football game against Rutgers in 1869 and won their last conference title in 2021.

The Tigers also made history on the hardwood, as the “Princeton Offense” (now known as the motion offense) is one of the most popular offenses in basketball. The Tigers’ best season in the modern era came in 2023 when they made it to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

• Rider Broncs

The Broncs compete in the MAAC in basketball and have made it to three NCAA Tournaments, though they have yet to win a game. Their best season came in 1957 when they made it to the Elite Eight of the Division II NCAA Tournament.

• Rutgers Scarlet Knights

New Jersey’s lone Power Five football school, the Scarlet Knights compete in the Big Ten. While they share the 1869 championship with Princeton, they have only won three division titles and one conference championship. Their best season in the modern era came in 2006 when they started 9-0 and finished 11-2.

Their men’s basketball team’s best season came in 1976 when they advanced to the Final Four but lost to Michigan. They’ve made six NCAA Tournament appearances since.

• St. Peter’s Peacocks

Another recent NCAA Tournament darling, the Peacocks put together a Cinderella run to the Elite Eight in the 2022 NCAA Tournament as a No. 15 seed. They compete in the MAAC.

• Seton Hill Pirates

The pride of the Big East, the Pirates have sponsored a basketball team since 1903 and have appeared in 14 NCAA Tournaments. Their best season came in 1989 when they lost to Michigan in overtime in the National Championship Game.