New Jersey Sports Betting

New Jersey is home to some of the best sports fans and betting opportunities in the United States. Online sports betting is legal in New Jersey, and there are many online sportsbook options for placing bets in New Jersey.

It has never been easier to bet on New York Giants, Jets, Yankees, Mets, Knicks, Nets, Islanders, or Rangers games — and, of course, your beloved New Jersey Devils.

New Jersey sports bettors can also bet on NCAA basketball and football, English Premier League soccer and many other sports (check your favorite sportsbook for all offers).

There are several legal sports betting apps available in NJ, and we’ll go over some of the best options to help you place online bets in the state.

DraftKings Sportsbook NJ

Launch: DraftKings online sports betting in New Jersey launched in June 2018.
Bonus offer*: $1,000 deposit bonus
Sign up: DraftKings Sportsbook NJ

DraftKings was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Boston. DraftKings is a top DFS platform and is also one of the best online sportsbooks. DraftKings Sportsbook can be accessed on a mobile app or website.

DraftKings Sportsbook Website
iOS: DraftKings Sportsbook & Casino on the Apple App Store
Android**: Not yet in Google Play Store, but accessible on Android devices.

FanDuel Sportsbook NJ

Launch: FanDuel online betting in New Jersey arrived in September 2018.
Bonus offer*: $1,000 risk-free bet
Sign up: FanDuel Sportsbook NJ

FanDuel was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in New York City. FanDuel is a top DFS platform and is also one of the best online sportsbooks. FanDuel Sportsbook can be accessed on a mobile app or website.

FanDuel Sportsbook Website
iOS: FanDuel Sportsbook & Casino on the Apple App Store
Android**: Not yet in Google Play Store, but accessible on Android devices.

BetMGM Online Sportsbook NJ

Launch: BetMGM mobile sports betting in New Jersey launched in September 2019.
Bonus offer*: $600 risk-free bet
Sign up: BetMGM NJ

MGM was found in 1986 and is headquartered in Las Vegas. BetMGM Sportsbook can be accessed on a mobile app or website.

BetMGM Sportsbook Website
iOS: BetMGM Sportsbook on the Apple App Store
Android**: Not yet in Google Play Store, but accessible on Android devices.

Unibet Sportsbook NJ

Launch: Unibet online Sportsbook for New Jersey launched in September 2019.
Bonus offer*: $20 free bets & $250 risk-free bet
Sign up: Unibet Sportsbook NJ

Unibet was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Malta. Unibet Sportsbook can be accessed on a mobile app or website.

Unibet Website
iOS: Unibet – Live Sports Betting on the Apple App Store
Android**: Not yet in Google Play Store, but accessible on Android devices.

PointsBet Sportsbook NJ

Launch: PointsBet NJ sportsbook launched in December 2018.
Bonus offer*: Up to $250 deposit match
Sign up: PointsBet NJ

PointsBet, owned by PointsBet Holdings Limited, was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Australia. PointsBet Sportsbook can be accessed on a mobile app or website.

Website: PointsBet Website
iOS: PointsBet: Sports Betting on the Apple App Store
Android**: Not yet in Google Play Store, but accessible on Android devices.

* Bonus offers shown here are as of Feb. 2021; bonus offers are subject to change.

** Google has not allowed online sports betting apps on its official Google Play Store on Android devices. However, on March 1, 2021, that policy will change, per

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Sports you can bet on in New Jersey

New Jersey sports bettors can bet on a wide range of sports, including but not limited to those shown in the chart below:

Baseball
Basketball
Boxing
Cricket
Cycling
Darts
Football
Golf
Hockey
MMA
Motor Sports
Rugby
Soccer
Table Tennis
Tennis

Check with your sportsbook for all available sports and leagues, as the options can differ between different sportsbooks.

Bet types in New Jersey

Online NJ sports betting offers all of your typical bet types, including but not limited to those shown in the chart below:

Bet Type	Description
Moneyline	Pick which team will win the game.
Point Spread	The team you pick has to cover the spread (+/- points)
Total	Pick over/under the total amount of points scored
Game Prop	Side bets on the game (e.g. first team to score)
Player Prop	Side bets on individual players (e.g. over/under yards)
Parlay	Multiple bets on the same slip; all must hit to win
Round Robin	Multiple parlays on the same slip, but money on all possible parlays on the slip
Futures	Bet on events that will occur in the future (e.g. league MVP)
Teaser	Alternative spread parlay bets
Live Betting	Betting on events that are in progress

Check with your sportsbook for all available bet types, as the options can differ between different sportsbooks.

How to legally make sports bets in New Jersey

New Jersey sports betting is regulated by the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). Regulations in NJ may differ from other states, and wagers offered in some states may not be available in NJ (and vice versa).

General rules for legal online sports betting in NJ include but are not limited to:

You must be at least 21 years of page
You must be located in the state of NJ (you do not have to live in the state, but you do have to be physically present within its borders to place a bet).
You must use an approved sportsbook, such as one of the options listed above

Check with your sportsbook for all rules and regulations that must be followed, including tax laws on any winnings.