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New Jersey (USA): gambling regulation and licensing

State of New Jersey

Part of United States

  • Online sports bettingRegulated
  • Online casinoRegulated
  • Online pokerRegulated
  • Daily fantasy sportsRegulated
  • Prediction marketsGrey market
  • Social and sweepstakes casinoProhibited
  • Land-based (reference)Regulated
Regulator
New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement · Directory profile
Headline tax
19.75% GGR
Licence required
Yes
Last verified
21 Oct 2026

Summary

New Jersey has licensed online casino and poker since November 2013 and online sports betting since July 2018. The Division of Gaming Enforcement, part of the Attorney General's office, licenses and polices the market under the Casino Control Act and the Sports Wagering Act, while the Casino Control Commission decides casino licences. Online gaming is tethered to Atlantic City: an Internet gaming permit goes only to a casino licensee or its licensed Internet gaming affiliate, the servers must sit in Atlantic City, and platform operators need a casino service industry enterprise licence and a DGE-approved agreement with a casino. Nine permit holders were listed on 22 September 2026. Sports wagering licences go to casinos and racetracks, each with up to three online brands. Players must be 21 and located in New Jersey, and the state constitution bars betting on college events held in the state or involving New Jersey college teams. Since 1 July 2025 Internet gaming gross revenue has been taxed at 19.75%, up from 15%, plus a separate 2.5% investment alternative tax; online sports wagering pays 19.75% plus 1.25%. In 2025 Internet gaming win was $2.91 billion, up 22.0%, and online sportsbook revenue $1.15 billion, with online play making up 58% of all gaming revenue. The Division enforces mainly through civil penalties, including $251,250 against Caesars Sportsbook and $106,000 against BetMGM in 2026 over responsible gaming and self-exclusion failures. What is changing: a responsible gaming rule with mandatory triggers and interventions took effect on 19 October 2026, a ban on dual-currency sweepstakes gambling has applied since 15 August 2025, and after the Third Circuit barred enforcement against Kalshi in April 2026, New Jersey asked the Supreme Court on 2 September 2026 (No. 26-299) to decide who regulates sports event contracts.

Common pitfalls

Treating 19.75% as the whole Internet gaming tax: the 2.5% investment alternative tax is charged on the same base, and online sports wagering carries a further 1.25%. Assuming an operator can be licensed without an Atlantic City casino or racetrack partner. Forgetting the constitutional ban on betting on New Jersey college teams and on college events held in the state. Reading the Kalshi injunction as legalising prediction markets generally: it is a preliminary injunction for one company, now before the Supreme Court on petition.

Key facts

Regulator
New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE)
Regulator type
Sub-national body
Headline tax
19.75% GGR
Licence required
Yes
Minimum age
21+
Tax base
Internet gaming gross revenue, meaning all sums received from Internet gaming less only the winnings paid to patrons (N.J.S.A. 5:12-28.2), is taxed at 19.75% since 1 July 2025 (15% from November 2013 to 30 June 2025), plus a separate 2.5% investment alternative tax on the same base, 22.25% in total. Online sports wagering gross revenue is taxed at 19.75% (13% before 1 July 2025) and retail sportsbook lounge revenue at 8.5%, each plus a 1.25% additional tax. Land-based casino gross revenue pays 8%, net of eligible promotional gaming credits, plus a 1.25% investment alternative tax.
Capital
Trenton
Currency
USD
Official languages
English

How to get a gambling license in New Jersey

The regulator is the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE).

We record 5 licence types for New Jersey.

For the Internet gaming permit, the application fee is $100,000 (as of Jun 2025) and the annual fee is $250,000 (as of Jun 2025).

Local presence
A local company or establishment is required; servers must be located locally.
Headline tax
19.75% GGR (see Taxation for the full position)

Licence fees in New Jersey

Licence typeApplication feeAnnual feeTerm
Internet gaming permitNonrefundable $100,000 deposit with the application, credited to the permit fee; initial permit issuance $300,000; renewal $250,000 a year; plus a responsible Internet gaming fee of $250,000 a year (N.J.S.A. 5:12-95.29), of which $140,000 goes to the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey and $110,000 to treatment programmes.$100,000 (as of Jun 2025)$250,000 (as of Jun 2025)1 year (N.J.S.A. 5:12-95.21)
Sports wagering licenceInitial licence $100,000 (N.J.S.A. 5:12A-11(a)), renewal $125,000 a year (DGE fee schedule). A sports wagering lounge must be operating before online wagering starts, unless the licensing agency allows a temporary facility.$100,000 (as of Jun 2025)$125,000 (as of Jun 2025)Not yet verified
Ancillary casino service industry enterprise licence (N.J.S.A. 5:12-92a(3)) or vendor registrationAncillary CSIE initial licence from $2,000 (tiered hourly billing).$2,000 (as of Jun 2025)Not yet verified5 years
Casino licence$100,000 initial deposit and actual costs (N.J.S.A. 5:12-139). Granted or denied by the Casino Control Commission after a DGE investigation.$100,000 (as of Jun 2025)Not yet verified5 years

Built from the record on this page, last verified 21 Oct 2026. The Licensing and Taxation sections carry the full detail and sources.

Licensing

Licence required
Yes
Application window
Not yet verified
Local establishment required
Yes
Local server required
Yes
Active licences
9 (as of 22 Sept 2026)
Notable licensees
Marina District Development Company, LLC (Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa), Golden Nugget Atlantic City, LLC, Caesars Interactive Entertainment New Jersey, LLC (affiliate of Boardwalk Regency, Tropicana Atlantic City and Harrah's Atlantic City), DGMB Casino, LLC, AC Ocean Walk, Hard Rock Boardwalk 1000, LLC (Hard Rock Hotel Casino), Premier Atlantic City LLC (Bally Atlantic City)
Certification requirements
The DGE tests Internet gaming platform systems before use, and no Internet gaming may open to the public until the permit is issued on a finding that it complies with the Act and DGE regulations (N.J.S.A. 5:12-95.21). Site approvals are issued on a rolling basis, and any site not on the DGE list is not approved.
Barriers to entry
Online operators cannot hold a permit on their own: the permit goes to an Atlantic City casino licensee or its licensed Internet gaming affiliate, and an operator enters by contracting with a casino, with the agreement approved by the DGE, and by obtaining a casino service industry enterprise licence or transactional waiver. All Internet gaming equipment must be under the licensee's control in Atlantic City (N.J.S.A. 5:12-95.22). Nine Internet gaming permits were listed on 22 September 2026; online sports pools are run by nine casinos and two racetracks, each limited to three online brands.

Licence types

  • Internet gaming permit

    Scope
    Online casino and peer-to-peer poker, issued to an Atlantic City casino licensee or its licensed Internet gaming affiliate
    Term
    1 year (N.J.S.A. 5:12-95.21)
    Application fee
    $100,000 as of Jun 2025
    Annual fee
    $250,000 as of Jun 2025
    Fee basis
    Nonrefundable $100,000 deposit with the application, credited to the permit fee; initial permit issuance $300,000; renewal $250,000 a year; plus a responsible Internet gaming fee of $250,000 a year (N.J.S.A. 5:12-95.29), of which $140,000 goes to the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey and $110,000 to treatment programmes.
    Renewal terms
    Annual renewal

  • Sports wagering licence

    Scope
    Sports pool and online sports pool at an Atlantic City casino or a racetrack; up to three individually branded online sports pool websites, each with a matching app, per licensee
    Application fee
    $100,000 as of Jun 2025
    Annual fee
    $125,000 as of Jun 2025
    Fee basis
    Initial licence $100,000 (N.J.S.A. 5:12A-11(a)), renewal $125,000 a year (DGE fee schedule). A sports wagering lounge must be operating before online wagering starts, unless the licensing agency allows a temporary facility.
    Renewal terms
    The DGE renews both casino and racetrack licences; licensees must re-demonstrate suitability at least every five years.

  • Casino service industry enterprise licence (N.J.S.A. 5:12-92a(1))

    Scope
    Internet gaming platform providers and internet sports pool operators working for a casino or racetrack licensee
    Term
    5 years
    Fee basis
    Actual investigation costs. Companies that pass a preliminary DGE investigation may trade under a transactional waiver, on petition to the Director, before plenary licensure.
    Renewal terms
    Resubmission every 5 years at actual cost

  • Ancillary casino service industry enterprise licence (N.J.S.A. 5:12-92a(3)) or vendor registration

    Scope
    Suppliers of goods or services ancillary to Internet gaming, including affiliates; the tier depends on how an affiliate is paid
    Term
    5 years
    Application fee
    $2,000 as of Jun 2025
    Fee basis
    Ancillary CSIE initial licence from $2,000 (tiered hourly billing).
    Renewal terms
    Resubmission every 5 years

  • Casino licence

    Scope
    Atlantic City casino hotel; the base licence to which Internet gaming and sports wagering are tethered
    Term
    5 years
    Application fee
    $100,000 as of Jun 2025
    Fee basis
    $100,000 initial deposit and actual costs (N.J.S.A. 5:12-139). Granted or denied by the Casino Control Commission after a DGE investigation.

Taxation

Headline GGR tax
19.75% GGR
Effective date
1 Jul 2025
Player winnings tax
Gambling winnings, including online and in-person sports betting and casino, are subject to New Jersey Gross Income Tax for residents and, for winnings from a New Jersey location, nonresidents; losses offset winnings from the same year up to the amount won. Winnings are also federal taxable income, with losses deductible only when itemising.
Withholding mechanism
New Jersey Income Tax is withheld at 3% of the payout for residents and nonresidents; payers issue federal Form W-2G for certain winnings.
Tax base
Internet gaming gross revenue, meaning all sums received from Internet gaming less only the winnings paid to patrons (N.J.S.A. 5:12-28.2), is taxed at 19.75% since 1 July 2025 (15% from November 2013 to 30 June 2025), plus a separate 2.5% investment alternative tax on the same base, 22.25% in total. Online sports wagering gross revenue is taxed at 19.75% (13% before 1 July 2025) and retail sportsbook lounge revenue at 8.5%, each plus a 1.25% additional tax. Land-based casino gross revenue pays 8%, net of eligible promotional gaming credits, plus a 1.25% investment alternative tax.

Earmarked levies

  • Investment alternative tax on Internet gaming: 2.5% of Internet gaming gross revenue (Atlantic City under the payment in lieu of property taxes (PILOT) statute)
  • Sports wagering additional tax: 1.25% of casino and racetrack sports wagering gross revenue, lounge and online (Casino Reinvestment Development Authority for Atlantic City marketing (casinos); the racetrack municipality for economic development (racetracks))
  • Responsible Internet gaming fee: $250,000 a year per Internet gaming permit holder (Department of Human Services: $140,000 to the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey and $110,000 to treatment programmes)
  • Dormant Internet gaming accounts: 50% of balances in accounts dormant for at least one year (State of New Jersey)

Compliance

Minimum age
21+
KYC timing
Before any deposit or other patron-initiated activity.
AML regime
Licensed online operators must run anti-money laundering, fraud and collusion controls under DGE regulations, and KYC internal controls must be approved by the casino licensee's Internet gaming manager and AML compliance manager and comply with federal law.
AML supervisor
New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (state gaming rules)
Deposit limits
Operators must offer daily, weekly and monthly deposit limits; decreases take effect by the next log-in and increases only after the current period ends (N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.4(n)). N.J.S.A. 5:12-95.25 requires deposit limits and temporary suspensions.
Loss limits
Daily, weekly and monthly spend limits capping the deposits a patron may put at risk (N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.4(n)).
Session limits
Daily time-based limits (N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.4(n)) and patron-requested account suspensions of at least 72 hours (N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.4(j)).
Affordability checks
No affordability check is set by rule. DGE responsible gaming best practices require a responsible gaming lead and automated triggers, with recommended thresholds such as $10,000 of deposits in 24 hours, $100,000 in 90 days and $1,000,000 of turnover in 90 days, followed by phased interventions; operators contacted more than 165,000 patrons on this basis in 2025. N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.2A, in force from 19 October 2026, makes these duties binding: each operator must appoint a responsible gaming lead, flag patrons who hit minimum triggers (including deposits over $10,000 in 24 hours or $100,000 in 90 days and turnover over $1,000,000 in 90 days) for due diligence review, and apply three phases of intervention, ending in account suspension or closure, with at-risk patrons in Phases 2 and 3 kept out of direct marketing.
Data localisation
Internet gaming equipment, including servers, must be in a secure facility in Atlantic City under the licensee's control, with only temporary backup equipment allowed elsewhere with DGE approval (N.J.S.A. 5:12-95.22).
KYC requirements
Account files hold legal name, date of birth, address, email, telephone and the full or last four digits of the Social Security number, and the operator must verify identity, that the patron is 21, and that the patron is not self-excluded or otherwise prohibited (N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.3(b)). DGE KYC requirements call for multi-source authentication with an exact match on date of birth, Social Security number and last name, plus a further check such as knowledge-based questions, device and phone match or government ID, and a block on accounts created with a deceased person's data.
Stake limits
Not yet verified
Mandatory player messaging
"If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER" at log-on and log-off (N.J.S.A. 5:12-95.25; N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.2(b)); a patron protection page and responsible gaming page reachable at all times; the date and time of the previous log-on; and, once lifetime deposits exceed $2,500, a block on wagering until the patron acknowledges the threshold, the available limits and 1-800-GAMBLER, repeated yearly (N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.4(s) and (t)).
Reporting obligations
The DGE commissions an annual report to the Governor on Internet gaming and problem gambling, paid for by permit holders (N.J.S.A. 5:12-95.18). Permit holders and platform providers report affiliate payments monthly, and changes to a customer's Social Security number or date of birth need an incident report to the DGE.
Game content restrictions
No wagering on college events held in New Jersey or involving a New Jersey college team (N.J. Const. art. IV, s. 7, para. 2(D)); sports events must be on the DGE approved events list; athletes, coaches, referees and other insiders may not bet (N.J.S.A. 5:12A-11(f)). The DGE tests Internet gaming platform systems before use.

Advertising

Advertising permitted
Yes
Affiliate rules
Affiliates paid a flat fee (cost per click, per impression, per sign-up or deposit) need a vendor registration; those paid on player activity, revenue share or hybrid deals need an ancillary casino service industry enterprise licence, and sub-affiliates are licensed on the same basis (Director's Advisory Bulletin 2014-01). Promoting illegal online gaming sites to New Jersey players can breach N.J.S.A. 5:12-95.26 and 2C:37-2 and affects suitability (Bulletin 2015-01).
Sponsorship rules
A company paid a flat fee to be an official partner of an Internet gaming platform needs a DGE vendor registration (Director's Advisory Bulletin 2014-01).
Celebrity and influencer rules
Operators may fund and pay celebrity players in peer-to-peer games for publicity, with retained winnings counted as gross revenue (N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.4(u)). Advertising must not use likenesses or themes that target the under-age demographic.
Social media rules
No advertising on social media platforms or at events whose primary demographic is under age.
Bonus advertising rules
Bonus and promotional offers must be stated in clear and unambiguous terms, readily accessible, with dates, eligibility and redemption requirements recorded (N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.4(q)); terms must disclose wagering and withdrawal conditions.
Mandatory warnings
The 1-800-GAMBLER message in advertising and at log-on and log-off; broadcasts reaching New Jersey must show the New Jersey helpline legibly, not another state's.
Penalties for breach
Civil penalties through notices of violation or actions in lieu of complaint; in February 2026 the DGE fined Hard Rock Digital $2,000 over iGaming promotions. Premises other than licensed casinos that advertise they may be used for Internet wagering face $10,000 per violation (N.J.S.A. 5:12-95.30).

Restrictions

  • Print, billboard and sign advertising must carry "If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER" or DGE-approved wording, and on-site casino advertising must carry "Bet With Your Head, Not Over It" (N.J.A.C. 13:69C-14.2(b) and (c)).
  • Advertising must be factual and not false, deceptive or misleading, and must state material conditions (N.J.A.C. 13:69C-14.2(d)).
  • DGE advertising standards bar slogans such as "guaranteed wins" or "risk free" bets, unrealistic wagering requirements, and misconceptions about online games such as winning streaks.
  • Advertising may not run in media whose primary audience is under age, use images or themes aimed at minors, target potentially at-risk patrons, or appear on responsible gaming pages; patrons must be able to opt out of all direct marketing.
  • All advertisements and promotions, including those run by affiliates, must be filed with the DGE before use under N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.8(g); the DGE audits them rather than pre-approving.
  • No gaming-related email may be sent to a patron whose account is suspended (N.J.S.A. 5:12-95.25).

Payments

Credit card ban
No
Crypto stance
Not yet verified
Permitted methods
Deposit account at the casino licensee, Credit card, Debit card, Cash, chips or tokens at an approved cashiering location, Reloadable prepaid card verified as issued to the patron, Other means approved by the DGE
Withdrawal timeframe rules
Terms must state the estimated time to withdraw funds (N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.2), and since January 2021 operators may not solicit patrons to reverse a withdrawal request, and from 19 October 2026 a patron may not cancel or reverse a withdrawal request within three days of making it (N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.2A(f)). Funds in an account dormant for one year are forfeited, half to the State.

Enforcement

ISP blocking
Not yet verified
DNS blocking
Not yet verified
Payment blocking
Not yet verified
App store takedowns
Not yet verified
Administrative penalties
Civil penalties, disgorgement and forfeiture of funds owed to prohibited patrons, imposed by the Director through notices of violation, actions in lieu of complaint or settlements, up to suspension or revocation of an Internet gaming permit.
Criminal penalties
Offering Internet gaming without DGE approval: fourth degree crime, fine up to $25,000, or $100,000 for a company (N.J.S.A. 5:12-95.26). Tampering with Internet gaming equipment or odds: third degree crime, fine up to $50,000, or $200,000 for a company (5:12-95.27 and 95.28). Unlicensed sports wagering: fourth degree crime.
Operator liability
Only licensed casinos, racetracks and their approved partners may accept wagers from people in New Jersey; the DGE issues cease and desist orders to unlicensed operators and treats marketing of illegal sites as a licensing and criminal matter. P.L.2025, c.128 (A5447), approved on 15 August 2025, prohibits dual-currency sweepstakes gambling, strengthens the penalties for unlawful gambling operations and lets the Division of Consumer Affairs and the DGE enforce them.

Notable actions

  • Kalshi Inc. (KalshiEX LLC)27 Mar 2025

    Cease and desist order over sports event contracts; enforcement enjoined by the federal courts, affirmed by the Third Circuit on 6 April 2026

  • Hard Rock DigitalJan 2026

    Civil penalty for breaching self-exclusion rules (ruling of 16 to 31 January 2026)

    Fine: $20,900 as of 31 Jan 2026

  • FanDuelMar 2026

    Civil penalty for breaching responsible gaming rules (ruling of 16 to 31 March 2026)

    Fine: $25,000 as of 31 Mar 2026

  • BetMGMJun 2026

    Civil penalty and $51,789.31 disgorgement for breaching self-exclusion rules and patron-set wagering limits; a separate $200,000 settlement for Sports Wagering Act violations including past posting (ruling of 16 to 30 June 2026)

    Fine: $106,000 as of 30 Jun 2026

  • SporttradeJun 2026

    Civil penalty for breaching rules on prohibited sports events (ruling of 16 to 30 June 2026)

    Fine: $12,500 as of 30 Jun 2026

  • Caesars SportsbookAug 2026

    Civil penalty and $45,465.38 disgorgement for breaching responsible gaming regulations (ruling of 1 to 15 August 2026)

    Fine: $251,250 as of 15 Aug 2026

Market data

Figures on this record are drawn from official regulator data.

Online GGR
$4,058,956,973 as of 31 Dec 2025
Reporting year
2025
Year-on-year growth
17.7%
Online share of gambling
58%

GGR by vertical

  • Online casino: $2,880,973,097 as of 31 Dec 2025
  • Online poker: $30,268,221 as of 31 Dec 2025
  • Online sports betting: $1,147,715,655 as of 31 Dec 2025

Timeline

  1. 1976

    Voters amend the state constitution to allow casino gaming in Atlantic City

  2. 1977

    Casino Control Act enacted; Division of Gaming Enforcement established

  3. 1 Feb 2011

    P.L.2011, c.19 moves day-to-day casino regulation from the Casino Control Commission to the DGE

  4. 26 Feb 2013

    Internet gaming law P.L.2013, c.27 enacted

  5. 26 Nov 2013

    Regulated online gaming begins

  6. 11 Jun 2018

    Sports Wagering Act P.L.2018, c.33 takes effect; retail sports wagering from 14 June and online from July 2018

  7. 27 Mar 2025

    DGE orders Kalshi to stop offering sports event contracts in New Jersey

  8. 23 Apr 2025

    Pennsylvania joins the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement, of which New Jersey is a member

  9. 1 Jul 2025

    Internet gaming and online sports wagering taxes rise to 19.75% (P.L.2025, c.66)

  10. 15 Aug 2025

    Governor signs P.L.2025, c.128 (A5447), banning dual-currency sweepstakes gambling, effective immediately

  11. 15 Sept 2025

    DGE proposes responsible gaming rule N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.2A

  12. 6 Apr 2026

    Third Circuit affirms 2-1 the injunction protecting Kalshi from New Jersey enforcement

  13. Jun 2026

    DGE imposes $106,000 and $200,000 civil penalties on BetMGM

  14. Aug 2026

    DGE imposes a $251,250 civil penalty on Caesars Sportsbook over responsible gaming

  15. 2 Sept 2026

    New Jersey petitions the Supreme Court in Flaherty v. KalshiEX

  16. 19 Oct 2026

    Responsible gaming rule N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.2A takes effect: mandatory triggers, phased interventions and a three-day bar on cancelling withdrawals

  17. 19 Oct 2026

    CFTC interim final rule excluding state-licensed sportsbook and casino wagers from the swap definition takes effect; a companion proposal would define event contracts as swaps

Outlook

The Supreme Court will decide whether to hear Flaherty v. KalshiEX (No. 26-299), New Jersey's petition of 2 September 2026, which relies on the conflict with the Ninth Circuit's ruling of 28 August 2026; the Sixth Circuit ruled against Kalshi in Ohio and Tennessee on 25 September 2026, a coalition of states led by Ohio, the NFL, the AGA and tribal groups have filed amicus briefs supporting review, and Kalshi's response is due on 9 November 2026. Until then Kalshi's preliminary injunction stands. The CFTC's interim final rule excluding state-licensed sportsbook and casino wagers from the swap definition took effect on 19 October 2026, alongside a proposal to define event contracts as swaps (comments to 18 November 2026). Operators must now run the triggers and interventions in N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.2A, in force since 19 October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who regulates online gambling in New Jersey?
The Division of Gaming Enforcement, within the Office of the Attorney General, under the Casino Control Act and the Sports Wagering Act. The Casino Control Commission grants casino licences, and the Racing Commission issues initial sports wagering licences to racetracks.
What is the tax on online casino revenue?
19.75% of Internet gaming gross revenue since 1 July 2025, up from 15%, plus a separate 2.5% investment alternative tax, 22.25% in total. Online sports wagering pays 19.75% plus 1.25%.
Can an online operator get a licence without an Atlantic City casino?
No. The Internet gaming permit is held by an Atlantic City casino licensee or its licensed Internet gaming affiliate. Operators contract with a casino, need a casino service industry enterprise licence or transactional waiver, and must keep their gaming equipment in Atlantic City.
What are the age and identity rules?
Players must be 21 and physically in New Jersey. Identity is verified by multi-source authentication, with exact matches on date of birth, Social Security number and last name, before any deposit.
Are prediction markets legal in New Jersey?
New Jersey treats sports event contracts as unlicensed sports wagering, but the Third Circuit upheld a preliminary injunction on 6 April 2026 barring enforcement against Kalshi, and New Jersey asked the Supreme Court to review it on 2 September 2026.
How large is the online market?
In 2025 Internet gaming win was $2.91 billion, up 22.0%, and online sportsbook revenue $1.15 billion. Online play made up 58% of all gaming revenue in the state.
How much does a gambling licence cost in New Jersey?
For the Internet gaming permit, the application fee is $100,000 (as of Jun 2025) and the annual fee is $250,000 (as of Jun 2025). For the Sports wagering licence, the application fee is $100,000 (as of Jun 2025) and the annual fee is $125,000 (as of Jun 2025). For the Ancillary casino service industry enterprise licence (N.J.S.A. 5:12-92a(3)) or vendor registration, the application fee is $2,000 (as of Jun 2025). The Licensing section lists all 5 licence types recorded for New Jersey. Last verified 21 Oct 2026.

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Prediction Markets

Kalshi Sues Louisiana Before the State Acts, Citing Its New Online Gambling Laws

Kalshi has asked a federal court in Louisiana to bar the state from enforcing its gambling laws against its sports contracts, although Louisiana has brought no case against it. The suit targets the enforcement powers that took effect on 1 August, and it opens the prediction market fight in the Fifth Circuit.

All 13 articles on New Jersey (USA) →

Sources

Source tiers. Tier 1: the law, official gazette, licence register or regulator itself. Tier 2: other official sources such as ministries, parliaments, courts and statistics agencies. Only tier 1 and tier 2 sources can support a fact on their own.

  1. Division of Gaming Enforcement, home page

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  2. About DGE

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  3. DGE leadership

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  4. Internet Gaming Information (permit holders, ancillary companies, transactional waivers, disputes)

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  5. Internet Gaming Sites (authorised sites by casino licensee)

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  6. Internet Gaming Permit Holders (last update 22 September 2026)

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 22 Sept 2026
  7. Sports Wagering (licensed lounges and online sports pools)

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  8. Sports Wagering Frequently Asked Questions

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  9. Responsible Gaming in New Jersey (including the online responsible gaming regulations table)

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  10. Self Exclusion Program

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  11. Division of Gaming Enforcement Highlights (2025)

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 2Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  12. Proposed Rules

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  13. Director's Actions and Orders (rulings, advisory bulletins, emergency orders)

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  14. Proposed new rule N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.2A, Responsible Gaming, 57 N.J.R. 2230(a), PRN 2025-130

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 15 Sept 2025
  15. DGE Announces December 2025 Gaming Revenue Results (with full-year 2025 statistics and tax tables)

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 2Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 16 Jan 2026
  16. DGE August 2026 revenue statistics and gaming tax statistics

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 2Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 16 Sept 2026
  17. Summary of Gaming and Atlantic City Taxes and Fees, 1978 to 2026 (report date 27 August 2026)

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 2Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 27 Aug 2026
  18. Casino Control Fund Schedule of Fees (updated June 2025)

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    The fee schedule gives an initial Internet gaming permit issuance fee of $300,000; the Casino Control Commission compilation of N.J.S.A. 5:12-95.29(a), current to December 2021, says not less than $400,000. The record uses the regulator's June 2025 schedule.

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 1 Jun 2025
  19. Cease and desist letter to Kalshi Inc. re unauthorised sports wagering in New Jersey

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 27 Mar 2025
  20. Advertising Standards (Internet gaming and online sports wagering best practices)

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  21. Know Your Customer (KYC) Requirements

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  22. Responsible Gaming (RG) Best Practices

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  23. Director's Advisory Bulletin 2014-01, Licensing of Internet Marketing Companies

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 9 Jun 2014
  24. Director's Advisory Bulletin 2015-01, Internet Gaming Affiliates/Marketing on Behalf of Illegal Online Gaming Sites

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 4 Jun 2015
  25. Casino Control Act, Article 6C, Internet Gaming, N.J.S.A. 5:12-95.17 to 95.33 (P.L.2013, c.27)

    New Jersey Casino Control Commission

    Unofficial compilation maintained by the Casino Control Commission, stated to include amendments through 21 December 2021. The official text on the Legislature site could not be reached from this network on 2026-09-23.

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  26. Casino Control Act, Article 1, definitions including N.J.S.A. 5:12-28.2 (Internet gaming gross revenue)

    New Jersey Casino Control Commission

    Unofficial compilation maintained by the Casino Control Commission, stated to include amendments through 21 December 2021. The official text on the Legislature site could not be reached from this network on 2026-09-23.

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  27. Sports Wagering Act, N.J.S.A. 5:12A-10 to 5:12A-19 (P.L.2018, c.33)

    New Jersey Casino Control Commission

    Unofficial compilation maintained by the Casino Control Commission, stated to include amendments through 21 December 2021. The official text on the Legislature site could not be reached from this network on 2026-09-23.

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  28. N.J.A.C. 13:69O, Internet and Mobile Gaming (copy published by the DGE)

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Undated copy on the DGE site; the official N.J.A.C. text is on LexisNexis. Provisions relied on (1-800-GAMBLER messaging, $2,500 deposit acknowledgement, limits, suspension, patron protection page) match the DGE responsible gaming page read the same day.

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  29. N.J.A.C. 13:69C, Casino Licensees, subchapter 14 (advertising), copy published by the DGE

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Undated copy on the DGE site; the official N.J.A.C. text is on LexisNexis.

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  30. New Laws (2025 tax law summaries, including P.L.2025, c.66)

    New Jersey Division of Taxation

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  31. Lottery and Gambling Winnings

    New Jersey Division of Taxation

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  32. Topic no. 419, Gambling income and losses (last reviewed 11 June 2026)

    Internal Revenue Service

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 11 Jun 2026
  33. Director's rulings, 16 to 31 January 2026

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 31 Jan 2026
  34. Director's rulings, 1 to 15 February 2026

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 15 Feb 2026
  35. Director's rulings, 16 to 31 March 2026

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 31 Mar 2026
  36. Director's rulings, 16 to 30 June 2026

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 30 Jun 2026
  37. Director's rulings, 1 to 15 August 2026

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 15 Aug 2026
  38. KalshiEX, LLC v. Flaherty, No. 25-1922 (3d Cir. 6 April 2026), precedential opinion

    United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 6 Apr 2026
  39. Flaherty and Davenport v. KalshiEX, LLC, petition for a writ of certiorari to the Third Circuit

    Office of the Attorney General of New Jersey

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 2 Sept 2026
  40. Fantasy sports operator registrations

    New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs

    The list is dated 13 March 2024 and its registrations show 2024 expiry dates; it is cited only for the registration model, not for current operators.

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 13 Mar 2024
  41. Governor Shapiro Signs Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement, Bringing Pennsylvania Into Shared Online Poker Market

    Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board

    Tier 2Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 23 Apr 2025
  42. P.L.2025, c.128 (A5447 1R): unlawful gambling operations and practices, prohibition of the sweepstakes model of wagering

    New Jersey Legislature

    Tier 1Accessed 19 Oct 2026Published 15 Aug 2025
  43. N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.2A, Responsible Gaming: adopted new rule text (effective 19 October 2026)

    New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

    Tier 1Accessed 19 Oct 2026Published 19 Oct 2026
  44. Docket No. 26-299, Flaherty v. KalshiEX, LLC (petition for a writ of certiorari to the Third Circuit)

    Supreme Court of the United States

    Tier 2Accessed 21 Oct 2026
  45. Further Definition of 'Swap' To Exclude Casino-Style Gambling Products, interim final rule, 91 FR 65969 (19 October 2026)

    Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Federal Register)

    Tier 1Accessed 21 Oct 2026Published 19 Oct 2026

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