New Jersey Sports Betting: Legal Sportsbooks and Best Odds
New Jersey is the largest mature U.S. sports betting market. The 2018 Supreme Court decision in Murphy v. NCAA effectively legalized state-by-state sports betting starting here.
Status
Legal (online + retail)
Legal age
21+
Launched
June 2018
Help line
1-800-GAMBLER
Available sportsbooks in New Jersey
Regulated in New Jersey
Major US sportsbooks licensed and regulated by New Jersey state gaming authorities.
Also available to New Jersey residents
Offshore sportsbooks licensed internationally that also accept bettors from New Jersey. State availability varies by operator. What's offshore?
Operator availability changes. Verify directly with each book that they currently accept New Jersey customers.
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Responsible gambling resources for New Jersey
If gambling is becoming a problem for you or someone you know, help is available 24/7. Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit New Jersey's problem gambling resources. National help: 1-800-GAMBLER.
Sports betting laws change frequently and vary by jurisdiction. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and may be out of date. Verify current legal status with your state's gaming authority before placing any wager. Must be of legal gambling age in your state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is sports betting legal in New Jersey?
Yes. Sports betting is legal in New Jersey, with online wagering launched June 2018. You must be 21 or older and within state lines to place a wager. State law and operator availability change; verify current status with your state's gaming authority before betting.
What is the legal gambling age in New Jersey?
21 years old in New Jersey. You must be physically located within state lines and verifiable as 21 or older to register and place wagers at any licensed operator.
Which sportsbooks are available in New Jersey?
The list of available operators in New Jersey is shown above on this page. Operator availability changes as new books go live or pause activity in a state. Verify directly with each operator that they currently accept New Jersey customers.
Where can I get help if gambling is becoming a problem?
Call 1-800-GAMBLER 24/7 for confidential support. Visit ncpgambling.org/help-treatment for additional state-specific resources, including treatment programs and self-exclusion options.
Can I bet on New Jersey college teams in New Jersey?
Some states restrict in-state college team betting. Check your state's gaming authority for current rules. Operators enforce these restrictions automatically when they apply.
Where do I check current New Jersey sports betting laws?
The American Gaming Association (americangaming.org) and your state's gaming authority publish authoritative current information. The information on MatchupOdds is informational only and may be out of date.