New Jersey has fought for years to overturn a federal ban on sports betting, arguing that Nevada’s business monopoly is unconstitutional.
On May 14, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court finally agreed, paving the way for states to enact sports betting laws. Just one month later, New Jersey’s first sports betting was booked by Governor Phil Murphy at his Will Hill sportsbook in Monmouth Park.
With that comes a flood of New Jersey sports betting activity, with several casinos and racetracks opening sportsbooks and several daily fantasy providers offering mobile betting in New Jersey.
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Is sports betting legal in New Jersey?
yes. Voters approved the bill in his 2011 state referendum, and then-Governor Chris Christie he signed the bill into law in January 2012.
But before the state could move forward, professional sports leagues and the NCAA sued the state to block it. It took another six years of legal battles before PASPA was finally overturned and legal New Jersey sports betting became a reality.
Where can I bet on New Jersey sportsbooks?
You can gamble at New Jersey casinos, Monmouth Park, famous for horse racing, and Meadowlands Stadium, home of the NFL’s New York Jets and New York Giants. You can also place bets at numerous New Jersey-approved online sportsbooks.
Online sportsbook (mobile app or website)
Athletic Sportsbook in Atlantic City
- Borgata
- Bally’s Wild Wild West
- Caesars
- golden nugget
- Hard Rock AC
- Harrah’s
- Ocean Resort
- Resort
- Tropicana
What about mobile sports betting apps in New Jersey?
New Jersey has quickly embraced mobile and online betting. This is attributed to such successful forays into sports betting. Other states limit activity to physical sportsbook locations within casinos and racetracks.