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iGaming regulation in New Jersey

Regulated

New Jersey licenses online casino, poker and sports betting through Atlantic City casinos and racetracks, regulated by the NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement.

Licensing model
Limited Licences
Online regulated since
26 Nov 2013
Minimum age
21
Currency
USD
Official language
English
Licence types
5
On this page

Key points for operators and suppliers

  1. 1

    B2C access only via an Atlantic City casino licensee (Internet gaming permit) or a casino/racetrack sports wagering licensee

  2. 2

    Platform and game suppliers need a 92a(1) gaming-related CSIE licence or a Director-issued transactional waiver while pending

  3. 3

    Revenue-share and CPA-on-play affiliates need an ancillary CSIE licence; flat-fee affiliates need vendor registration

  4. 4

    Internet gaming and online sports wagering GGR taxed at 19.75% since 2025-07-01, plus 2.5% investment alternative tax on Internet gaming

  5. 5

    All games and Internet gaming systems must be tested and approved by the DGE Technical Services Bureau before use

What New Jersey asks of a licensee

The four questions that decide whether a market is worth entering.

RequiredSeparate B2B supplier licence1 supplier licence type
Not statedLocally incorporated entity
RequiredServers or data held locally
Not statedLocal domain or landing page

New Jersey regulates online casino games and poker under Article 6C of the Casino Control Act (N.J.S.A. 5:12-95.17 et seq.) and online sports wagering under N.J.S.A. 5:12A, with the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) as regulator. Only Atlantic City casino licensees (or their licensed Internet gaming affiliates) can hold an annual Internet gaming permit, and online sports pools run through casino and racetrack sports wagering licensees; B2B platform and game suppliers must be licensed as casino service industry enterprises. Internet gaming equipment must sit in secure facilities in Atlantic City and players must be verified as physically present in the State and at least 21. From 1 July 2025 the tax on Internet gaming and online sports wagering gross revenue rose to 19.75% (from 15% and 13% respectively).

Which verticals are legal in New Jersey

Status is the position for a licensed operator, not for offshore supply.

Daily Fantasy Sports

Licensed

Fantasy sports operators register with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, not the DGE.

Esports Betting

Not stated

Horse Racing / Pool Betting

Licensed

DGE fee schedule includes a horseracing fixed-odds wagering licence; pari-mutuel wagering is overseen with the NJ Racing Commission.

Land-based Casino

Licensed

Nine Atlantic City casino hotels operate under casino licences.

Online Bingo

Not stated

Online Casino

Licensed

Offered only by Atlantic City casino licensees or their Internet gaming affiliates holding a DGE Internet gaming permit; approved sites listed by DGE.

Online Lottery

State monopoly

State Lottery Division product; licensed couriers may sell draw-game tickets online (per 2025 RG Task Force report).

Online Poker

Licensed

Poker sites appear on the DGE list of authorised Internet gaming sites.

Online Sports Betting

Licensed

Online sports pools operated by casino and racetrack sports wagering licensees and their partners.

Retail Betting

Licensed

Sports wagering lounges at Atlantic City casinos and racetracks.

Skill Games

Not stated

Social / Sweepstakes Casino

Not stated

New Jersey licence types and what they cost5

Fees are the published headline figures. Tiered and revenue-banded amounts are set out in the notes under each licence.

Casino Service Industry Enterprise Licence - Gaming-related / Internet gaming (N.J.S.A. 5:12-92a(1))

B2B Supplier

Enterprises supplying goods or services directly related to gaming, including gaming equipment makers and providers of Internet gaming platforms and games to casinos.

Application
—
Annual
—
Term
—
Processing
—

Fee schedule: Internet gaming-related and sports wagering initial/resubmission billed at actual costs; general gaming-related initial licence USD 5,000 minimum (tiered hourly billing at USD 113/hour). Licence does not expire but a re-submission is due every five years.

Conditions to satisfy

  • Good character, honesty and integrity
  • Financial stability of enterprise and qualifiers
  • Fingerprinting of qualifiers
  • No business while pending unless Director grants a transactional waiver (N.J.A.C. 13:69J-1.2B)

Online CasinoOnline PokerOnline Sports BettingLand-based CasinoRetail Betting

Ancillary Casino Service Industry Enterprise Licence (N.J.S.A. 5:12-92a(3))

Affiliate / Marketing

Enterprises providing goods or services ancillary to gaming, e.g. licensors of authorised games, junkets, and affiliates paid by revenue share or by player gaming activity.

Application
USD 2,000
Annual
—
Term
—
Processing
—

Initial filing fee USD 2,000 minimum (tiered); re-submission every five years USD 2,000.

Conditions to satisfy

  • Clear and convincing evidence of good character, honesty and integrity
  • Financial information as required
  • Re-submission every five years

Online CasinoOnline PokerOnline Sports Betting

Internet Gaming Permit

B2C Operator

An Atlantic City casino licensee with a valid operation certificate, or its licensed Internet gaming affiliate, before offering Internet gaming to the public.

Application
USD 100,000
Annual
USD 250,000
Term
1 year
Processing
—

DGE fee schedule (updated June 2025): initial permit deposit USD 100,000; initial permit issuance USD 300,000; annual renewal USD 250,000; plus Responsible Internet Gaming Fee USD 250,000 per year.

Conditions to satisfy

  • Atlantic City casino licence or licensed Internet gaming affiliate
  • Primary servers in secure facility in Atlantic City
  • In-state physical presence verification
  • DGE-approved Internet gaming system

Online CasinoOnline Poker

Sports Wagering License

B2C Operator

Atlantic City casino licensees and racetracks operating sports wagering lounges and/or online sports pools (with their operator partners).

Application
USD 100,000
Annual
USD 125,000
Term
1 year
Processing
—

Initial licence USD 100,000; annual renewal USD 125,000 (N.J.S.A. 5:12A-11(a); N.J.A.C. 13:69A-9.4(c)).

Conditions to satisfy

  • Casino or racetrack licensee
  • 21+ wagering only
  • Prohibited-participant controls

Online Sports BettingRetail Betting

Vendor Registration (N.J.S.A. 5:12-92c(1))

Ancillary / Other

Non-gaming vendors doing business with casinos, and affiliates paid only flat fees (CPC, CPM, sponsorship, flat CPA).

Application
USD 0
Annual
USD 0
Term
—
Processing
—

No fee for the Vendor Registration Form or Supplemental Disclosure Form; registration lapses after three years without casino business.

Conditions to satisfy

  • VRF filed by the casino licensee
  • VRSDF filed by vendor with DGE within 30 days

Gaming tax and regulatory charges

Everything a licensee pays in New Jersey on top of the licence fee.

ChargeRateCharged onPaid by
Internet Gaming TaxGGR TaxOnline Casino · Online Poker19.75%19.75% of Internet gaming gross revenueInternet gaming gross revenueOperatorSource
Sports Wagering Gross Revenue Tax (online sportsbooks)GGR TaxOnline Sports Betting19.75%19.75% of online sports wagering gross revenue, plus a 1.25% additional tax (casino licensees) or 1.25% economic development tax (racetrack licensees); retail lounges 8.5%Sports wagering gross revenueOperatorSource
Investment Alternative Tax (IAT) on Internet gamingLevy / ContributionOnline Casino · Online Poker2.5%2.5% of Internet gaming gross revenue (1.25% on casino gross revenue)Internet gaming gross revenueOperatorSource
Responsible Internet Gaming FeeLicence / Regulatory FeeOnline Casino · Online PokerUSD 250,000 per year per Internet gaming permit holderFlat annual feeOperatorSource

Compliance requirements by area20

What the DGE expects once a licence is granted.

AML & KYC requirements

KYC data match before depositB2C Operator
Before any deposit, date of birth, SSN and last name must match exactly (first name and address flexibly) via multi-source authentication, plus a further identity check such as KBA, device/phone match or government ID.Exact match: DOB, SSN, last nameSource
KYC/AML internal controlsB2C Operator
KYC internal controls must cover DGE and federal requirements and be approved by the casino IGM and AML compliance manager before implementation; permit holders must apply anti-money-laundering, anti-cheating and anti-collusion measures.Source

Recent regulatory changes

Newest first. Each entry links to the notice it came from.

  1. Enforcement Policy

    DGE fines BetMGM for self-exclusion, limits and past-posting breaches

    Director rulings for 16-30 June 2026 record civil penalties of USD 106,000 (plus USD 51,789.31 disgorgement) and USD 200,000 against BetMGM. The first concerned self-exclusion and patron wagering limits; the second concerned past-posting under the Sports Wagering Act.

    www.nj.gov

  2. Consultation

    Proposed mandatory RG rule for online operators

    The DGE proposed N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.2A requiring RG leads, 12 mandatory risk triggers, phased interventions and a ban on withdrawal cancellation within three days. Comments closed 2025-11-14.

    www.njoag.gov

  3. Tax Change

    Online gaming and online sports wagering tax raised to 19.75%

    The tax on Internet gaming gross revenue rose from 15% to 19.75% and on online sportsbook gross revenue from 13% to 19.75%. Retail sportsbook lounges stay at 8.5%.

    Effective 01 Jul 2025www.nj.gov

  4. Enforcement Policy

    DGE orders Kalshi to stop offering sports contracts in NJ

    The DGE sent a cease-and-desist letter saying Kalshi was offering unauthorised sports wagering to people in New Jersey, including on college events barred by the State Constitution, and demanded that wagers be voided.

    www.nj.gov

  5. Other

    Governor creates Responsible Gaming Task Force

    Executive Order No. 360 set up a Responsible Gaming Task Force to recommend government action on responsible gaming and problem gambling. Its report to the Governor was published in 2025.

    www.njoag.gov

Enforcement actions by the DGE5

Published decisions against licensees — the clearest signal of what the regulator actually polices.

DateLicenseeActionAmountReason
30 Jun 2026BetMGMRegulatory SettlementUSD 200,000Civil penalty under a stipulation of settlement for Sports Wagering Act violations, including past posting.Source
30 Jun 2026BetMGMFineUSD 106,000Civil penalty for violating self-exclusion rules and not adhering to patron-set wagering limits; USD 51,789.31 disgorgement also ordered.Source
30 Jun 2026Bally's InteractiveFineUSD 7,050Civil penalty for violating self-exclusion rules.Source
31 Jan 2026Hard Rock DigitalFineUSD 20,900Civil penalty via Action in Lieu of Complaint for violating self-exclusion rules.Source
27 Mar 2025Kalshi Inc. d/b/a KalshiOther—Cease-and-desist letter for offering unauthorised sports wagering to people in New Jersey, including on NJ college events.Source

Suppliers licensed by the DGE

Companies on Gamitas holding a licence from this regulator.

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New Jersey licensing questions answered

Who regulates online gambling in New Jersey?

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), part of the Office of the Attorney General, regulates Internet gaming and sports wagering. The Casino Control Commission grants casino licences based on DGE investigations.

Can an international operator get its own online casino licence in New Jersey?

No standalone B2C licence exists. An annual Internet gaming permit is issued only to an Atlantic City casino licensee or its licensed Internet gaming affiliate, so operators run their brands through a casino partner and must also be licensed or approved by the DGE.

Do B2B game and platform suppliers need a licence in New Jersey?

Yes. Suppliers of Internet gaming platforms and games are gaming-related casino service industry enterprises under N.J.S.A. 5:12-92a(1). They cannot do business while their application is pending unless the DGE Director grants a transactional waiver.

What is the tax rate on online casino and online sports betting in New Jersey?

Since 1 July 2025 Internet gaming gross revenue and online sportsbook gross revenue are each taxed at 19.75%. Internet gaming also carries a 2.5% investment alternative tax, and online sports wagering a further 1.25%.

What is the minimum age for online gambling in New Jersey?

Players must be at least 21. The Sports Wagering Act requires sports bettors to be 21 or older, and DGE guidance says no one under 21 may take part in any gambling activity.

Do servers have to be located in New Jersey?

Yes. The primary Internet gaming equipment must be in a secure facility owned or leased by the casino licensee in Atlantic City. Backup equipment may sit elsewhere only with DGE approval, and every wager must be accepted in Atlantic City.

Do affiliates need a licence in New Jersey?

Yes. Affiliates paid flat fees need vendor registration, while revenue-share affiliates and those paid on player deposits or wagers need an ancillary casino service industry enterprise licence.

How big is the New Jersey online gambling market?

DGE figures show USD 2.91 billion Internet gaming win and USD 1.15 billion online sportsbook revenue in 2025, about USD 4.06 billion in total.

Primary legislation and instruments

The statutes, regulations and technical standards this page is built from.

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