Gambling in the State of New Jersey

New Jersey is the state that fought to overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act. That law prevented the expansion of sports betting. It was nullified by the US Supreme Court in 2018. That opened the door to sports betting in more than half the states with legalized gambling.

Sports betting is legal at Atlantic City casinos, at racetracks, and on mobile betting apps. Online poker and online casino games are also legal. These games launched in 2013.

Casinos may only be in Atlantic City. These offer a wide variety of games.

New Jersey has a state lottery. Charities may operate games like bingo and raffle drawings for fundraising purposes. Horse racing is legal live, at off-track betting parlors and on mobile betting apps. Daily fantasy sports contests are also legal.

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NJ commercial casinos in Atlantic City

All New Jersey casino gambling must be in Atlantic City. All the typical games are permitted. Most Atlantic City casinos are located along the Boardwalk, with three in the Marina District.

Most casinos have a sportsbook and poker room. Games include slots, video poker, table games like blackjack, craps, and roulette, as well as live poker rooms.

Casino players must be at least 21 years old.

Ferris Wheel on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Bally’s Atlantic City – 1900 Pacific Avenue

On the Boardwalk, Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City offers more than 1,300 slot and video poker machines, 80 table games, and a FanDuel Sportsbook. There are ten dining options and around 1,200 hotel rooms available.

Borgata Casino – 1 Borgata Way

Located near the marina, Borgata has over 3,000 slot and video poker machines, 200 table games, a BetMGM sportsbook, and a poker room. The property offers almost two dozen restaurant options, 2,000 hotel rooms, a pool, and a spa.

Caesars Atlantic City – 2100 Pacific Avenue

Caesars Atlantic City offers more than 2,000 slot and video poker machines and 100 table games. A Caesars Sportsbook is at the connected Wild Wild West Casino. Located on the Boardwalk, it has six dining options, a pool, a spa, and 1,100 hotel rooms.

Golden Nugget Atlantic City – 600 Huron Avenue

In the Marina District, Golden Nugget has 1,500 slot and video poker machines, 60 table games, and a sportsbook. The property has nine dining options,700 hotel rooms, and a pool.

Hard Rock Atlantic City – 1000 Boardwalk

In Atlantic City, Hard Rock Casino offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, 100 table games, and a sportsbook. There is a large selection of dining options available. The hotel has more than 2,000 rooms.

Harrah’s Atlantic City – 777 Harrah’s Boulevard

In Atlantic City, Harrah’s Casino is located in the Marina District. The casino has more than 2,000 slot and video poker machines, 100 table games, a Caesars Sportsbook, and a poker room. A dozen restaurants offer a variety of dining options. Over 2,500 hotel rooms, a pool, and a spa are available.

Ocean Resort – 500 Boardwalk

Ocean Resort is home to over 2,000 slot and video poker machines, 100 table games, and a sportsbook. The Boardwalk property has a dozen dining options, multiple pools, and 1,400 hotel rooms.

Resorts Atlantic City – 1133 Boardwalk

On the Boardwalk, Resorts Casino has around 1,500 slot and video poker machines, 60 table games, and a DraftKings Sportsbook. It also offers multiple restaurant options and 900 hotel rooms.

Tropicana Atlantic City – 2831 Boardwalk

At the south end of the Boardwalk, Tropicana offers more than 2,400 slot and video poker machines, 100 table games, a poker room, and a Caesars Sportsbook. More than 30 dining options are available on the property. Overnight accommodations include 2,400 hotel rooms.

Wild Wild West Casino – 2100 Pacific Avenue

Wild Wild West Casino is attached to Caesars and Bally’s Casino. This Caesars property has a small selection of slots, video poker, and table games. It has a Caesars Sportsbook with one dining option offered.

NJ retail and mobile sports betting

New Jersey was the state that got the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act overturned by the US Supreme Court. That opened the door for sports betting in the United States. Sportsbooks are found at New Jersey racetracks and Atlantic City casinos. Sports bettors must be 21 years of age or older.

Approved sports wagers in New Jersey

Most professional sports leagues and NCAA Division I sports are approved in New Jersey. However, wagers may not be placed on any college team that is located in New Jersey. Nor may any bets be placed on any collegiate event that takes place inside state lines. Additionally, wagering on high school sports and equivalent-level clubs is prohibited.

Events approved by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement include Academy Awards, Australian Rules Football, badminton, bandy, baseball, basketball, billiards, bowling, boxing, bull riding, cornhole, cricket, curling, cycling, darts, Emmy Awards, esports, golf, handball, hockey, jai alai, lacrosse, lawn bowling, MMA, motorsports, Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest, Olympics (summer and winter), rowing, rugby league, rugby union, sailing, snooker, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis and volleyball. Available bets may vary by sportsbook.

NJ online gambling options

Atlantic City hosts New Jersey online casino and online poker games for the entire state. These are licensed by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Players must be 21 years of age or older and inside New Jersey state lines.

Online casino games include anything that is found in Atlantic City, as well as some games that are exclusive only to New Jersey internet casinos. Some New Jersey casino sites offer live dealing. For example, a live roulette table on the floor at Resorts in Atlantic City is also used for players making bets from their homes in New Jersey.

Online poker is offered through BetMGM, Borgata, PokerStars, and WSOP.

Sweepstakes contests are also allowed in the state.

NJ live horse racing

Horse racing is available live, simulcast at off-track betting parlors and on mobile devices. Most racetracks welcome accompanied minors to attend races. Some tracks host family events and activities. Bettors must be 18 years of age or older.

Borgata is the only casino with licensed off-track betting. Simulcast betting is also permitted at all three racetracks in New Jersey. Other off-track betting locations include Favorites at Egg Harbor, Favorites at Hillsborough, Favorites at Gloucester in Clementon, Favorites at Toms River, Favorites at Woodbridge in Fords, and Winners Bayonne.

Racetracks in New Jersey

  • Freehold Raceway
    • Harness racing – August through May
  • The Meadowlands in East Rutherford
    • Harness racing – November through early August.
    • Thoroughbred racing – October
  • Monmouth Park in Oceanport
    • Thoroughbred racing – May through September

NJ state lottery

There is a New Jersey state lottery. Games include Pick 3, Pick 4, Jersey Cash 5, Pick 6, Quick Draw, Cash Pop, Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash4Life, FAST PLAY, and scratch-offs. Lottery players must be at least 18 years of age.

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Last Updated on August 5, 2023 by Kristina Mehaffey