Is sports betting legal in New Jersey?
New Jersey was the state whose Supreme Court case (Murphy v. NCAA) struck down PASPA in 2018. It remains a top-3 US handle market.
Mobile
Live
Retail
Live
Min age
21+
Launched
2018
New Jersey's lawsuit against the NCAA led directly to the May 2018 Supreme Court ruling that struck down PASPA, opening every US state to legal sports betting. Retail launched June 14, 2018 and mobile in August 2018.
All major operators are live including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, ESPN BET, and Fanatics. Retail sportsbooks operate at Atlantic City casinos and racetracks (Meadowlands, Monmouth Park).
Minimum age is 21. New Jersey consistently ranks top-3 in monthly handle alongside New York and Illinois.
Legal sportsbooks in New Jersey
- DraftKings
- FanDuel
- BetMGM
- Caesars
- ESPN BET
- Fanatics
Tax rate
New Jersey taxes licensed operators at 13% online, 8.5% retail.
Frequently asked questions
Is sports betting legal in New Jersey?
Yes — sports betting is fully legal in New Jersey. Mobile wagering is live and retail sportsbooks operate at licensed casinos.
What is the minimum age to bet on sports in New Jersey?
The minimum betting age in New Jersey is 21.
Which sportsbooks are legal in New Jersey?
DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, ESPN BET, Fanatics.
When did sports betting launch in New Jersey?
Sports betting launched in New Jersey in 2018.
What is the sports betting tax rate in New Jersey?
New Jersey taxes licensed operators at 13% online, 8.5% retail.
Other states
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