New Jersey Sports Betting Guide: Best NJ Sportsbooks 2026
Everything you need to know about sports betting in New Jersey: legal sportsbooks, state regulations, and how to get started in 2026.
New Jersey Sports Betting: The Complete Guide
New Jersey was the first state to legalize sports betting after PASPA was repealed in 2018. Here's everything NJ residents need to know.
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Is Sports Betting Legal in New Jersey?
Yes. Online and retail sports betting is legal for anyone 21+ within NJ state borders.
Launched: June 14, 2018 (first state post-PASPA) Regulatory body: New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Tax rate: 13% (gross gaming revenue)
Legal NJ Sportsbooks (2026)
All of these sportsbooks are legal and regulated in NJ:
- DraftKings
- FanDuel
- BetMGM
- Caesars
- PointsBet
- BetRivers
- Borgata
- Golden Nugget
- Unibet
- Fanatics Sportsbook
- bet365
- Hard Rock Bet
NJ has the most sportsbook options of any US state.
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