Sports Betting in New Jersey

Licensed Sportsbooks

State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: 14.25%. Online betting legal since June 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

Sporttrade★ 4.5

State-licensed exchangePeer-to-peer tradingLow fees

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 on April 6, 2026, holding that the Commodity Exchange Act preempts New Jersey's gambling laws as applied to CFTC-regulated event contracts.

Kalshi★ 4.9

CFTC-regulatedSports event contractsLive trading

Polymarket US★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedFully collateralizedNo margin or leverage

Robinhood★ 4.7

Powered by Kalshi0% commission50-state availability

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated50-state availabilitySports contracts in 18 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated38-state availabilitySports contracts in 17 states

Crypto.com Event Contracts★ 4.5

CFTC-regulated10 major sportsUSD + crypto deposits

Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges

Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.

Fliff★ 4.6

Social sportsbookDual-currency (Fliff Coins + Cash)Largest US sweepstakes operator

Rebet★ 4.4

Social sportsbookDual-currencyMobile-first

Novig★ 4.8

Peer-to-peer exchangeNo vigReal-money sweepstakes

Legal Status

Pioneer market — second state to legalize after Delaware. 15 active online sportsbooks (down from peak of 26, showing market consolidation). Feb 2026 handle declined 14% YoY, suggesting saturation.

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

Tax Information

14.25% on online operator revenue.

College Betting Restrictions

No in-state college bets. No college player props.

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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