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New Jersey was the first state to legalize sports betting after PASPA was repealed in 2018.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.
Is Sports Betting Legal in New Jersey?
Yes. Online and retail sports betting is legal for anyone 21+ within NJ state borders.
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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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⚠️ Must be 21+ to gamble. Please gamble responsibly.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) or visit ncpgambling.org.
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