Sports Betting in New Jersey

Licensed Sportsbooks

State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: 19.75%. Online betting legal since August 2018.

DraftKings★ 4.9

Same-game parlaysDFS integration

Hard Rock Bet★ 4.9

Flash Drops rewardsTiered progression

FanDuel★ 4.8

Cash outLive in-play betting

BetMGM★ 4.8

Parlay builderCustom odds

Fanatics★ 4.8

FanCash rewardsFast signup

theScore★ 4.8

Integrated mediaStats-driven

BetRivers★ 4.8

Prop CentralEarly cashout

Bet365★ 4.8

40+ sportsEarly payouts

Caesars★ 4.7

Caesars RewardsProfit boosts

Bally Bet★ 4.7

Unified walletCasino integration

Borgata Sportsbook★ 4.6

MGM rewardsCasino integration

BetPARX★ 4.5

Reduced juiceCaesars affiliate

Prime Sportsbook★ 4.4

New operatorPromo-heavy

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks. Federally affirmed: the Third Circuit ruled in Kalshi's favor in April 2026, holding that the Commodity Exchange Act preempts New Jersey's gambling laws as applied to CFTC-regulated event contracts. New Jersey asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case in September 2026.

Kalshi★ 4.9

CFTC-regulatedSports event contractsLive trading

Polymarket US★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedFully collateralizedNo margin or leverage

Robinhood★ 4.7

Powered by Kalshi0% commissionSports contracts in most states

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedAll 50 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated48 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

Crypto.com Event Contracts★ 4.5

CFTC-regulated10 major sportsUSD + crypto deposits

ProphetX★ 4.7

CFTC-regulatedPeer-to-peer sports exchangeSports-only contracts

Novig★ 4.8

CFTC-regulatedPeer-to-peer sports exchangeNo fee on pre-game trades

Sweepstakes Sportsbooks

Dual-currency social sportsbooks: play with free coins, or with a sweepstakes currency that can be redeemed for cash prizes where the operator's rules allow.

Legal Status

Pioneer market — the second state to launch after Delaware once PASPA fell. 13 online sportsbooks after years of consolidation.

Online sports betting has been legal in New Jersey since August 2018.

Tax Information

19.75% on online sports wagering revenue since July 1, 2025 (up from 13%), plus a 1.25% local levy. Retail is 8.5%.

College Betting Restrictions

No bets on New Jersey colleges or college games played in the state. Out-of-state college player props allowed.

Legislative Timeline

1. May 14, 2018
   NJ wins SCOTUS case Murphy v. NCAA

   Strikes down PASPA, ending the federal ban on state-level sports betting.

2. June 2018
   Retail sports betting launches at Monmouth Park
3. August 2018
   Online sports betting launches

   NJ quickly becomes the largest U.S. sports betting market.

4. April 6, 2026
   Third Circuit rules for Kalshi

   Federal appellate court holds CFTC preempts state gambling laws for prediction markets.

How DawBets Helps New Jersey Bettors

DawBets compares odds across every sportsbook available in New Jersey in real time. Instead of checking each app individually, see all prices side-by-side and always place your bet at the best available line.

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