INSIDECASINO.USWhat does New Jersey law say about online casinos?
New Jersey's internet gaming law was signed on February 26, 2013 and ties online sites to Atlantic City casinos. Online casinos launched on November 21, 2013. Sweepstakes casinos are a separate matter, banned in 2025.
Who regulates gambling in New Jersey?
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, part of the Attorney General's office, regulates online casinos. Its list showed nine approved casino licensees or affiliates on November 4, 2026, and it takes complaints through the Attorney General's complaint form.
How do I check if a New Jersey online casino is licensed?
- Open the Division of Gaming Enforcement list of approved internet gaming sites.
- Match the exact site name and web address.
- If the site is not listed, it is not approved. Do not deposit.
Are offshore casinos legal in New Jersey?
Offshore casinos hold no New Jersey license, so no New Jersey agency checks their games, payouts or complaints.
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in New Jersey?
No. New Jersey banned them through A5447 (P.L. 2025, Chapter 128), approved on August 15, 2025. Running an online gambling resort is now a third-degree crime with a fine of $50,000 to $100,000.
Are there land-based casinos in New Jersey?
Yes. Atlantic City casinos are the base for New Jersey's online licences, including Borgata, Hard Rock and Ocean Resort, all named on the regulator's list.
What are the rules in another state?
Each state sets its own online casino rules. Pick a state to see its status, its regulator and the date we last checked it.
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Sources
At least one fact on this page comes from an official source or a law firm analysis. Other facts rely on the reporting listed here. How we research.
- New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement: approved sites
- New Jersey Attorney General: file a complaint
- Wikipedia: online gambling in New Jersey, for dates and the age rule
- SBC Americas: New Jersey sweepstakes ban