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New Jersey is where legal sports betting in the US began. New Jersey's victory at the US Supreme Court in Murphy v. NCAA struck down the federal ban in May 2018, and eight years on, New Jersey has one of the most crowded markets in the country, with 14 online sportsbooks. New Jersey bettors wagered $1.09 billion in September 2026 and $12.2 billion in 2025. The biggest New Jersey sports betting sites are FanDuel, DraftKings, Bet365, BetMGM, Fanatics and Caesars Sportsbook.
Every one of them has a welcome offer for New Jersey customers. The Bet365 bonus code DIMERS unlocks Bet $10, Get $200 in Bonus Bets Win or Lose + 50 spins in New Jersey, and DraftKings gives new players $200 in Bonus Bets plus three months of NBA League Pass for a $5 first bet.






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| Legal status | Legal online and at retail sportsbooks |
|---|---|
| First legal bets | June 14, 2018 (retail); online from August 2018 |
| Regulator | New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement |
| Online sportsbooks | 14, including FanDuel, DraftKings, Bet365, BetMGM, Fanatics, Caesars Sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, theScore Bet and BetRivers |
| Minimum age | 21 |
| Where you can bet | Anywhere inside New Jersey's borders (residency not required) |
| Restrictions | No bets on New Jersey college teams or on college games played in New Jersey; no high school sports |
| Tax rate | 19.75% of online sportsbook revenue since July 1, 2025 (8.5% at retail sportsbooks) |
| Sportsbook | New Jersey welcome offer | Full details |
|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | Get $350 in Bonus Bets when you wager $5 for 7 days ($50 Bonus Bets per day) | FanDuel promo code |
| DraftKings | Spend $5+, Get $200 in Bonus Bets (paid over 21 days) + 3 months of NBA League Pass | DraftKings promo code |
| Bet365 | Bet $10 Get $200 in Bonus Bets Win or Lose + 50 spins with bonus code DIMERS | Bet365 bonus code |
| BetMGM | Get up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets if your first bet doesn't win, or Bet $10, Get $150 in Bonus Bets if you win your first bet | BetMGM bonus code |
| Caesars Sportsbook | Bet $1, Double Your Winnings | Caesars Sportsbook promo code |
| Fanatics | Get up to $1,000 Matched in FanCash | Fanatics promo code |
Must be 21+ (18+ in some states) and present in a state where the sportsbook operates. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Full terms for each offer are at the bottom of this page.
For every current deal in one place, see our sportsbook promo codes page.
New Jersey's market is mature, and 2026 has been a little quieter than 2025: bettors wagered $8.30 billion from January to September 2026, down 4.1% on the same months last year. These are the latest official figures from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, alongside the full year for 2025:
| Measure | September 2026 | Full year 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total handle (online and retail) | $1.09 billion | $12.23 billion |
| Sportsbook revenue | $77.0 million | $1.18 billion |
| Online sportsbook revenue | $72.9 million | Not shown |
| Sports betting tax | $15.7 million | $209.1 million |
New Jersey doesn't publish handle by sportsbook, but it does publish each sportsbook's revenue. This is how September's online revenue split:
| Sportsbook | Share of New Jersey online sportsbook revenue (September 2026) |
|---|---|
| FanDuel | 33.9% |
| DraftKings | 29.2% |
| Bet365 | 9.0% |
| BetMGM | 8.7% |
| Fanatics | 6.7% |
| Caesars Sportsbook | 4.4% |
| Hard Rock Bet | 3.2% |
| theScore Bet | 2.3% |
| BetRivers | 1.2% |
Shares are calculated from the revenue each sportsbook reported to the Division of Gaming Enforcement. The remaining sportsbooks each took less than 1%.
We rate every sportsbook on the same criteria (see how we rate sportsbooks): the welcome offer, the depth of markets, the quality of the app, live betting, payment options and ongoing promos.
FanDuel earns more revenue than any other New Jersey sportsbook, and it runs the retail sportsbook at the Meadowlands Racetrack, next door to MetLife Stadium. Its app is fast, and its Same Game Parlay builder is one of the easiest to use on Giants and Jets Sundays.
New customers get $350 in Bonus Bets when they wager $5 a day for seven days, with $50 in Bonus Bets issued for each day. No FanDuel promo code is needed. Read our full FanDuel Sportsbook review.
DraftKings took New Jersey's first online sports bet in August 2018, and it's still a close second to FanDuel. Its NFL and NBA prop menus are among the deepest in the state, and its Same Game Parlay and SGP+ tools, live betting and daily profit boosts are all built into the app.
New customers who sign up with DraftKings and place a first bet of $5 or more get $200 in Bonus Bets, paid out over 21 days, plus three months of NBA League Pass. The first bet doesn't have to win, and no DraftKings promo code is needed. Read our DraftKings Sportsbook review.
Bet365 was New Jersey's third-biggest sportsbook by revenue in September 2026. Its in-play betting is among the best in the US, with markets that keep moving through every possession, and it's strong on soccer and international sports.
New Jersey customers who enter the Bet365 bonus code DIMERS can Bet $10 and Get $200 in Bonus Bets, win or lose, plus 50 spins. New Jersey is one of three states, with Michigan and Pennsylvania, where the spins come with the offer. Read our Bet365 Sportsbook review.
BetMGM is a joint venture between MGM Resorts, which owns Borgata in Atlantic City, and Entain. It's strong on futures, runs daily odds boosts and links to the MGM Rewards program.
New Jersey is one of four states where BetMGM gives new customers a choice: get up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets if your first bet doesn't win, or Bet $10 and get $150 in Bonus Bets if your first bet wins. See our BetMGM bonus code page and BetMGM Sportsbook review.
Caesars runs Caesars, Harrah's and Tropicana in Atlantic City, and Caesars Sportsbook links every bet to Caesars Rewards, which you can use at all three.
New users get the Bet $1, Double Your Winnings offer: profit boost tokens that double the winnings on qualifying bets of up to $25 each, with up to $2,500 in extra winnings per token. You must register with an eligible promo code, so check our Caesars Sportsbook promo code page first.
Fanatics Sportsbook pays its rewards in FanCash, which you can turn into bonus bets or spend on Giants, Jets and Devils gear in the Fanatics store.
New customers can get up to $1,000 matched in FanCash: place a $1+ cash bet at odds of -200 or longer every day for your first 10 days, and Fanatics matches each qualifying bet in FanCash, up to $100 a day. See our Fanatics promo code page.
New Jersey has more licensed sportsbooks than almost any other state. Hard Rock Bet, linked to the Hard Rock in Atlantic City, has built a 3.2% revenue share (see our Hard Rock Bet promo code page). theScore Bet took over from ESPN Bet in December 2025, and BetRivers, Borgata, Bally Bet, Prime Sportsbook, betPARX and Betinia, which launched in June 2026, are also live.
Step 1: Pick a sportsbook and tap our link, such as FanDuel, DraftKings or Bet365, or download the app from the App Store or Google Play.
Step 2: Create your account with your name, email, date of birth and address. You must be 21 or older.
Step 3: Enter a promo code if the offer needs one, such as the Bet365 bonus code DIMERS.
Step 4: Verify your identity and turn on location services. New Jersey sportsbooks check that you're inside the state before they accept a bet.
Step 5: Make your first deposit and place your qualifying bet to unlock the welcome offer.
New Jersey spent six years fighting the federal ban on sports betting, and the US Supreme Court ruled in its favor in Murphy v. NCAA in May 2018. The state's sports wagering law followed on June 11, 2018, and the first legal bets were taken at Monmouth Park and Borgata three days later. DraftKings opened online betting in August 2018.
Dimers simulates every game thousands of times. Use the results before you bet with any New Jersey sportsbook:
Online betting now accounts for almost all of New Jersey's handle, but 11 venues still run retail sportsbooks: all nine Atlantic City casinos and two racetracks.
| Venue | Location |
|---|---|
| Bally's Atlantic City | Atlantic City |
| Borgata | Atlantic City |
| Caesars Atlantic City | Atlantic City |
| Golden Nugget | Atlantic City |
| Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Atlantic City |
| Harrah's Resort | Atlantic City |
| Ocean Casino Resort | Atlantic City |
| Resorts Casino Hotel | Atlantic City |
| Tropicana | Atlantic City |
| FanDuel Sportsbook at the Meadowlands | East Rutherford |
| Monmouth Park | Oceanport |
Both of New Jersey's big neighbors have legal online sports betting: see our guides to New York sports betting sites and Pennsylvania sports betting sites. If you commute into New York, note that Bet365 isn't licensed there, and BetMGM's and Fanatics' welcome offers don't apply in New York. For the national picture, see our list of the best sports betting sites and the best betting apps.
New Jersey bettors can claim every major welcome offer, so open more than one account. Start with DraftKings' $200 in Bonus Bets plus three months of NBA League Pass for a $5 bet, add the Bet365 bonus code DIMERS for $200 in Bonus Bets plus 50 spins, and take FanDuel's $350 in Bonus Bets if you'll bet every day for a week. Holding several accounts also lets you take the best price on every bet, which matters most for live betting.
Yes. New Jersey took its first legal sports bets on June 14, 2018, after winning Murphy v. NCAA at the US Supreme Court, and online betting started in August 2018. Fourteen online sportsbooks are live, including FanDuel, DraftKings, Bet365, BetMGM, Fanatics and Caesars Sportsbook.
The Bet365 bonus code in New Jersey is DIMERS. Use it to Bet $10 and Get $200 in Bonus Bets, win or lose, plus 50 spins.
FanDuel earns the most revenue in New Jersey, with 33.9% of online sportsbook revenue in September 2026, and new customers get $350 in Bonus Bets when they wager $5 for 7 days. DraftKings and Bet365 are the next biggest.
No. New Jersey doesn't allow bets on its own college teams, wherever they play, or on college games played in the state. You can bet on Rutgers games at sportsbooks in other states where that's allowed.
Online sportsbooks have paid 19.75% of their revenue since July 1, 2025, up from 13%. Retail sportsbooks pay 8.5%.
You must be 21 or older to bet online or at a retail sportsbook in New Jersey.
FanDuel terms: Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit RG-help.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT). Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY)
21+ (18+ D.C., KY, WY) and present in select states (for KS, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino). First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com
DraftKings terms: GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA).
Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR).
21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/NH/PR/WY). Void in CAN. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new Sportsbook customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets. Stake removed from payout. Reward issued as $50 in Bonus Bets every 7 days via click-to-claim for 21 days. Bonus Bets and click-to-claims expire 7 days (168hrs) after issuance. Terms: http://dkng.co/offer. Get 1 promo code to redeem a 3-month NBA League Pass subscription, complimentary of DraftKings. Subscription auto-renews monthly at then-current price (currently $16.99/mo); cancel anytime. Terms, restrictions, and eligibility requirements apply. Redeem League Pass by 12/19/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Addt’l terms: http://support.watch.nba.com/hc/en-us/articles/9165532876183-League-Pass-Terms-of-Use_. Ends 11/29/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.
Bet365 terms: This Referral Code is used for marketing/tracking purposes only. Minimum $10 deposit required. Minimum odds -500 or greater. Bonus Bets wager excluded from returns. New customers only. T&Cs, time limits and exclusions apply. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL OR TEXT 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ/CO/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/MO/NC/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA) or 1-800-BETS OFF (IA). 21+ (21+ KY). Must be present in AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA (select parishes)/MD/MO/NC/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA.
BetMGM terms: Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR)
21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See BetMGM.com for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Promotional offers not available in Mississippi, New York, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Minimum $10 deposit required. Bonus bets expire in 7 days. One new player offer.
Caesars terms: Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY, NC, MO, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY or Washington, DC. New users only. Must register using eligible promo code. Min. qualifying bet amount: $1. Tokens max. bet amount: $25 per token. Tokens bet max. add'l winnings: $2,500 per token. Token(s) expire 14 days after receipt. Void where prohibited. See Caesars.com/promos for full terms. Know When To Stop Before You Start®. Gambling Problem? CO, IL, KY, MD, MI, NJ, OH, TN, VA, WV, WY, Washington, D.C., KS, LA, ME, NC, PA (Affiliated with Harrah's Philadelphia): If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) or MD: visit mdgamblinghelp.org or WV: visit 1800gambler.net; AZ: Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP; IN: Call 1-800-9-WITH-IT; IA: Call 1-800-BETSOFF. ©2024, Caesars Entertainment
Fanatics terms: Must be 21+. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or call 1-800-MY-RESET www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), (800) 327-5050 or gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), Call (877)8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), (888) 789-7777 or ccpg.org (CT), or 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), morethanagame.nc.gov (NC). New customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY (excludes NY). Apply promotion in bet slip and place a $1+ cash wager (min odds -200) daily for 10 consecutive days starting day of account creation. FanCash rewards will equal the qualifying wager amount (max $100 FanCash/day). FanCash issued under this promotion expires at 11:59 p.m. ET 7 days from issuance. Terms, incl. FanCash terms, apply—see Fanatics Sportsbook app.
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