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Online gambling in New Jersey: what is legal
New Jersey regulates online casino games and online poker, authorised in February 2013, and online sports betting, legal since 2018, all overseen by the Division of Gaming Enforcement for players aged 21 and over. Lottery tickets can be bought online through couriers registered with the New Jersey Lottery, for players aged 18 and over. Since 15 August 2025, A5447 has banned sweepstakes casinos.
Checked 15 Oct 2026 against the state regulator, statutes and the sources listed for each product. Laws change; we update this page when they do.
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Product by product
- Online casinos
Legal and licensed21+since 2013
Regulated online casino gaming is legal and live, licensed through Atlantic City casinos.
Source: NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement: Report to the Governor on Responsible Gaming (31 Mar 2025)Online casinos in New Jersey
- Sports betting
Legal and licensed21+since 2018
Online and mobile sports betting is legal and live statewide.
Source: NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement: Responsible GamingSports betting in New Jersey
- Poker
Legal and licensed21+since 2013
Regulated online poker is live, part of a multi-state shared network.
Reported by Legal Sports Report: online casinos guide (updated 14 Oct 2026)Poker in New Jersey
- Lottery
Legal and licensed18+
Tickets can be bought online through Lottery-registered couriers; the Lottery itself does not sell online.
- Sweepstakes casinos
Banned by lawsince 15 Aug 2025
Banned from 15 Aug 2025 by A5447 (P.L.2025, c.128), effective on signing.
Reported by Legal Sports Report: NJ governor signs sweepstakes ban (15 Aug 2025)
Regulator and help
Free, confidential help
1-800-426-25371-800-GAMBLER (Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey)
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-MY-RESET (call or text, 24/7).
DGE Self-Exclusion Program (internet and casino gaming)Limits, self-exclusion and a two-minute self-checkRecent changes
15 Sept 2025
NJ Lottery proposed moving lottery courier registration renewal from annual to every three years. NJ Lottery notice (15 Sep 2025)
15 Aug 2025
Governor signed A5447 (P.L.2025, c.128), banning online sweepstakes casinos with immediate effect. Legal Sports Report (15 Aug 2025)
New Jersey: quick answers
Is online casino legal in New Jersey?
Yes. Online casino is legal and regulated in New Jersey (since 2013). The minimum age is 21. Regulated online casino gaming is legal and live, licensed through Atlantic City casinos.
Is online sports betting legal in New Jersey?
Yes. Online sports betting is legal and regulated in New Jersey (since 2018). The minimum age is 21. Online and mobile sports betting is legal and live statewide.
Is online poker legal in New Jersey?
Yes. Online poker is legal and regulated in New Jersey (since 2013). The minimum age is 21. Regulated online poker is live, part of a multi-state shared network.
Is buying lottery tickets online legal in New Jersey?
Yes. Buying lottery tickets online is legal and regulated in New Jersey. The minimum age is 18. Tickets can be bought online through Lottery-registered couriers; the Lottery itself does not sell online.
Is a sweepstakes casino legal in New Jersey?
No. New Jersey bans a sweepstakes casino. Banned from 15 Aug 2025 by A5447 (P.L.2025, c.128), effective on signing.