Gambling in New Jersey - Wikipedia Gambling in New Jersey Uptown section of Atlantic City, showing Showboat and The Taj Mahal casino ( which closed in 2016 ) Gambling in New Jersey includes casino gambling in Atlantic City, the New Jersey Lottery, horse racing, off - track betting, charity gambling, amusement games, and social gambling. New Jersey 's gambling laws are among the least restrictive in the United States ; legal, in - state online gambling was instituted in New Jersey in November 2013. In 2014, New Jersey challenged the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 ( PASPA ) which had effectively grandfathered Nevada 's federal statutory monopoly on legal sports betting. On May 14, 2018, the Supreme Court overturned the Appeals Court decision, removing the final barrier to New Jersey allowing sports betting. Justice Alito wrote the opinion supporting New Jersey 's assertion that PASPA infringed on State 's Tenth Amendment rights in Murphy vs. Collegiate Athletic Association. Contents 1 History 1.1 Early era 1.2 Expansion of gambling 1.3 Sports betting 1.4 Online gambling 1.5 Expansion of casino gambling outside Atlantic City 2 Casino gambling 2.1 Current casinos 2.2 Renamed casinos 2.3 Closed casinos 2.4 Canceled casinos 2.5 Online Casinos 3 New Jersey Lottery 3.1 Current games 3.2 Former games 4 Horse racing & off - track betting 4.1 Current racetracks 4.2 Current off - track betting halls 4.3 Former racetracks 5 Charity, amusement, and social gambling 6 Illegal gambling 7 Minimum age 8 See also 9 References History Early era Early New Jersey lottery ticket, used to help finance the construction of Queen 's College ( now Rutgers University ) in New Brunswick. Gambling has a long legacy in New Jersey, with the state historically being more permissive of gambling than most other states. Until they were banned in 1844, lotteries were common in New Jersey. They were used to help pay for the military during the French and Indian War and American Revolution, and help finance the construction of Queen 's College ( now Rutgers University ) and the College of New Jersey ( now Princeton University ). Freehold Raceway is the oldest racetrack in the United States, with horse racing having taken place there informally since the 1830s. The Monmouth County Agricultural Society was formed on December 17, 1853, and in 1854 they began holding an annual fair with harness racing at Freehold Raceway Monmouth Park Racetrack opened in 1870. In 1894, the New Jersey Legislature banned parimutuel gambling, and in 1897 the voters of New Jersey approved a referendum which amended the state constitution to ban all gambling ( or possibly all commercial gambling ). Expansion of gambling From 1894 to 1939, all gambling was theoretically outlawed in New Jersey, but enforcement was spotty, and it is not clear whether social gambling was prohibited. Bookmaking, numbers games, and slot machines were common through the state, many churches and other non-profit organizations openly held bingos, and Freehold Raceway operated without interruption. Racetrack gambling was re-legalized in 1939. In 1953, voters approved a referendum to officially allow non-profit organizations to have bingo and raffles. In 1959, amusement games were re-legalized after a 1957 court decision had declared them to be a form of illegal gambling. In 1970, 81.5 % of New Jersey voted in favor of a referendum creating the New Jersey Lottery, and in 1975, New Jersey initiated the Pick - It ( later renamed the Pick - 3 ), the first legal lottery game in the United States where buyers could pick their own numbers. In 1974, New Jersey voters voted against legalizing casino gambling statewide, but two years later approved a new referendum which legalized casinos, but restricted them to Atlantic City. At that time, Nevada was the only state with legal casino gambling. Resorts Atlantic City was the first casino to open in 1978. As part of the state 's budget showdown in 2006, gambling in Atlantic City 's casinos and at racetracks in the state were forced to close after it was determined that the official monitors from the New Jersey Casino Control Commission were essential and New Jersey law stated that gambling establishments could not legally operate without state oversight. The closures cost the state an estimated $1.3 million in casino revenues in addition to the loss of state taxes collected on casino employee wages. Sports betting In January 2012, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed legislation allowing sports betting in New Jersey after it was approved by a 2 - to - 1 margin in a voter referendum held in November 2011. The law permits any of the state 's 12 casinos and 4 racetracks to offer gambling on professional and college sports, but prohibits them from accepting bets on college events played in New Jersey, or out - of - state games involving New Jersey college teams. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement subsequently issued regulations for sports betting. The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ), the National Basketball Association ( NBA ), the National Football League ( NFL ), the National Hockey League, and Major League Baseball filed a federal lawsuit against New Jersey to prevent sports betting, based on the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 which banned sports betting in all but four states. In February 2013, United States District Court judge Michael A. Shipp ruled in favor of the athletic leagues, and barred New Jersey from issuing sports betting licenses. The court ruled that under the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution, the regulation of gambling and the granting of a grandfather clause to four states is within Congress 's power. In September 2013, a three - judge panel from the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals voted 2 - 1 to uphold Shipp 's decision. Christie said he will appeal the case to the United States Supreme Court. On June 27, 2017, the Supreme Court agreed to hear Christie v. National Collegiate Athletic Association.. On May 14, 2018, the court issued its opinion in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association ( the case had been renamed due to the election of Phil Murphy as governor ), ruling that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act was unconstitutional and allowing New Jersey to move ahead with plans to implement legalized sports betting. Online gambling In January 2011, the New Jersey Legislature passed a bill sponsored by Raymond Lesniak to allow online gambling by New Jersey residents over the age of 21. Because the state constitution only allows casino gambling in Atlantic City, the legislation specified that the computer servers operating the online gambling websites must be located at licensed casinos in Atlantic City. The Lesniak bill evaded possible federal prohibitions against online gambling by authorizing the Casino Control Commission to create regulations to ensure that the bets were placed from inside New Jersey. However, Governor Chris Christie vetoed the legislation because of concerns that `` allowing customers to bet through any computer terminal left open the chance of commercial businesses such as nightclubs and cafes becoming gambling hubs around the state '', and `` the bill further created a legal fiction that a bet placed anywhere in New Jersey counted as an Atlantic City bet. '' In December 2011, the United States Justice Department issued a legal opinion that the Federal Wire Act only prohibited online sports betting, and not online casino games. John Wefing, a constitutional scholar at Seton Hall Law School, told a state Assembly committee that he did not believe that a constitutional amendment was needed to authorize online gambling because `` any online poker bet would not be completed until a server in Atlantic City accepted the wager, '' and `` wagers are contracts, and the law recognizes that contracts occur where the final action needed to take place occurs. '' However, State Senator Jennifer Beck has stated that online gambling can not be legalized with the approval of New Jersey voters, and several federal courts decisions have said that an online bet occurs in both the location of the website, and the location of the gambler. To address Christie 's concerns, new legislation was drafted that prohibits businesses other than Atlantic City casinos from advertising online gambling, or allowing their facilities to be used for online gambling. On February 26, 2013, a revised bill permitting Internet gambling was overwhelming approved by the New Jersey Legislature, and then signed into law by Chris Christie. The law legalizes online casino gambling for a 10 - year trial period, restricts the operation of the websites to Atlantic City 's eleven casinos, and imposes a 15 % tax on online gambling revenue, instead of the 8 % currently imposed on casinos. The act requires that the gambler be at least 21 years old and play from a computer in New Jersey. The gambler 's location will likely be verified through a global positioning system ( GPS ), and the bill allows interstate compacts to be signed in future in order to authorize multistate gambling. Comps will be available, but will need to be redeemed by visiting the casino. Macquarie Capital estimates that online gambling will provide Atlantic City 's casino with $260 to $400 million in additional revenue per year. The Casino Control Commission will create regulations for online gambling. It is unclear when online gambling licenses will be issued, or if there will be any legal challenges to the new law. Online casinos opened for business via a synchronized launch on November 21, 2013. At launch, game options were limited, but by 2017, twelve separate online casino brands offered many hundreds of games including a wide variety that have been brought over from the traditional casino world. In June 2017, it was reported that the New Jersey online gambling industry surpassed over $100 Million in tax revenue. The combined revenues of all online casinos in New Jersey now actually exceed the revenues of the three NJ brick & mortar casinos with the lowest revenue figures. Expansion of casino gambling outside Atlantic City Main article : New Jersey Casino Expansion Amendment ( 2016 ) The proposed New Jersey Casino Expansion Amendment resulted from an agreement among Gov. Chris Christie and Democratic state legislators. State legislators were in deadlock over who would be allowed to own new casinos and tax revenue sharing. The measure does not say where the casinos would be allowed. Location and other matters such as tax rates would be determined by enabling legislation to be passed by the state legislature. A law passed by popular vote in 1976 gives Atlantic City a monopoly on casino gambling in New Jersey. An analysis by Fitch, a credit - rating agency, determined that as many as four of Atlantic City 's eight casinos would be bankrupted by expanding casino gambling outside the city. Supporters of gambling in North Jersey say that the measure would help Atlantic City by redirecting as much as $200 million a year in tax revenue to the city. Opponents say that it is unlikely that much revenue would be generated and that it would not make up for the losses due to new competition. In recent years four Atlantic City casinos have closed, causing severe economic problems. Casino gambling New Jersey currently has seven casinos, all of which are located in Atlantic City. In 2011, New Jersey 's casinos employed approximately 33,000 employees, had 28.5 million visitors, made $3.3 billion in gaming revenue, and paid $278 million in taxes. They are regulated by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission and New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Current casinos Casino Opening Date Theme Hotel Rooms Section of Atlantic City Bally 's December 29, 1979 Modern 1,749 Midtown Borgata July 2, 2003 Tuscany 2,767 Marina Caesars June 26, 1979 Roman Empire 1,141 Midtown Golden Nugget June 19, 1985 Gold Rush Era 727 Marina Harrah 's November 27, 1980 Marina Waterfront 2,590 Marina Resorts May 28, 1978 Roaring Twenties 942 Uptown Tropicana November 26, 1981 Old Havana 2,078 Downbeach Wild Wild West * July 2, 1997 American Old West N / A ( shared with Bally 's ) Midtown The Wild Wild West Casino is officially part of Bally 's, but is often considered by the public to be a separate casino. Renamed casinos Casino hide Name Change ACH Casino Resort Renamed Atlantic Club Casino Hotel Atlantic City Hilton Renamed ACH Casino Resort Bally 's Grand Renamed The Grand Brighton Casino Renamed Sands Atlantic City Del Webb 's Claridge Renamed Claridge Golden Nugget ( Original ) Renamed Bally 's Grand Harrah 's at Trump Plaza Renamed Trump Plaza Playboy Hotel & Casino Permanent casino license denied ; renamed Atlantis Casino The Grand Renamed the Atlantic City Hilton Trump 's Castle Renamed Trump Marina Trump Marina Renamed Golden Nugget Revel Hotel Casino Closed ; Renamed TEN Closed casinos Casino Opening Date Closing Date Status of Property Atlantis Casino April 14, 1981 October 3, 1999 License revoked ; later became the Trump World 's Fair Atlantic Club December 12, 1980 January 13, 2014 Building and contents sold to Caesars Entertainment, Inc., slots and tables sold to Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City ; currently uninhabited The Claridge Casino and Hotel July 20, 1981 February 2014 Merged into Bally 's, then sold and reopened as a non-casino hotel Revel April 2, 2012 September 1, 2014 Building still standing ; currently in redevelopment into Ocean Resort Casino Sands August 31, 1980 November 11, 2006 Building demolished ; currently `` Atlantic : Wonder Park '' Showboat April 2, 1987 August 31, 2014 Reopened as a non-casino hotel / resort on July 8, 2016 Trump Plaza May 26, 1984 September 16, 2014 Building still standing ; currently uninhabited Trump World 's Fair May 15, 1996 October 3, 1999 Building demolished ; being redeveloped as BET Investments Boardwalk Development Project Trump Taj Mahal April 2, 1990 October 10, 2016 Building still standing ; Purchased by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Canceled casinos Casino Status of property Camelot Canceled ; currently an empty lot Dunes Atlantic City Never completed ; currently an empty lot Hard Rock Casino Canceled ; currently an empty lot Hilton ( Original ) Casino license denied ; current site of Golden Nugget Atlantic City Le Jardin Canceled ; currently an empty lot Margaritaville Marina Casino Canceled ; current site of Golden Nugget Atlantic City Mirage Atlantic City Canceled ; currently an empty lot MGM Grand Atlantic City Canceled ; currently an empty lot Penthouse Casino Never completed ; current site of Trump Plaza 's East Tower Pinnacle Atlantic City Canceled ; currently an empty lot Sahara Atlantic City Canceled ; currently a parking lot Online Casinos Online Brand Land - based partner Permit Launch Date 888 Casino Caesars NJIGP 15 - 007 November 21, 2013 Betfair Golden Nugget NJIGP 15 - 002 November 21, 2013 Borgata Casino Borgata NJIGP 15 - 001 November 21, 2013 Caesars Casino Caesars NJIGP 15 - 007 November 21, 2013 Golden Nugget Casino Golden Nugget NJIGP 15 - 002 December 13, 2013 Harrah 's Casino Caesars NJIGP 15 - 007 November 21, 2013 Mohegan Sun Resorts NJIGP 15 - 008 July 20, 2015 Pala Casino Borgata NJIGP 15 - 001 November 17, 2014 PartyPoker Borgata NJIGP 15 - 001 November 21, 2013 PokerStars Resorts NJIGP 15 - 008 March 16, 2016 PlayMGM Borgata NJIGP 15 - 001 August 1, 2017 Resorts Resorts NJIGP 15 - 008 February 26, 2015 Scores Casino Borgata NJIGP 15 - 001 July 31, 2017 SugarHouse Golden Nugget NJIGP 15 - 002 September 13, 2016 Tropicana Casino Tropicana NJIGP 15 - 005 November 21, 2013 Virgin Casino Tropicana NJIGP 15 - 005 January 24, 2014 WSOP.com Caesars NJIGP 15 - 007 November 21, 2013 New Jersey lottery Main article : New Jersey Lottery New Jersey currently has 7 types of lottery games, which are sold by retailers around the state. The games are overseen by the New Jersey Lottery Commission, and the revenue is used to award prize winners ( 59 % ), raise money for education ( 34 % ), pay commissions to retailers ( 6 % ), and cover lottery administrative cost ( 1 % ). Current games Game First Sold Frequency of Drawings Pick - 3 May 22, 1975 Twice daily Pick - 4 June 9, 1977 Twice daily Cash 5 September 30, 1992 Once daily Pick - 6 May 9, 1980 Monday and Thursday Mega Millions May 26, 1999 Tuesday and Friday Powerball January 31, 2010 Wednesday and Saturday Instant games ( scratch - offs ) June 17, 1975 Upon purchase Former games Game Started Ended Lottery ( original game ) December 16, 1970 5 - Digit Daily Game November 29, 1972 January 1, 1976 Lottery Bingo / Super Bingo February 6, 1980 July 29, 1981 Lucky 7 February 3, 1990 March 10, 1990 5 - Card Lotto January 11, 1988 September 18, 1990 Lotzee June 14, 1998 September 13, 2003 Monopoly Millionaires ' Club October 19, 2014 December 26, 2014 Horse racing & off - track betting New Jersey currently has four racetracks and four off - track betting ( OTB ) halls, all of which are regulated by the New Jersey Racing Commission ( an entity of the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General ). The state passed a law in 2013 permitting one horse race per year on a New Jersey beach, and Monmouth Park will be conducting a beach race in Atlantic City based on the Palio di Siena. Current racetracks Racetrack Opening Date Town Freehold Raceway 1830s ( informally ) 1854 ( official ) Freehold Meadowlands Racetrack September 1, 1976 East Rutherford Monmouth Park Racetrack July 30, 1870 Oceanport Current off - track betting halls OTB Hall Opening Date Town Favorites at Gloucester Township July 2, 2014 Gloucester Township Favorites at Toms River April 29, 2008 Toms River Favorites at Vineland March 30, 2007 Vineland Favorites at Woodbridge October 17, 2007 Fords Winners Bayonne July 17, 2012 Bayonne Former racetracks Racetrack Opening Date Closing Date Town Atlantic City Race Course July 22, 1946 January 16, 2015 Mays Landing Garden State Park Racetrack July 7, 1942 May 3, 2001 Cherry Hill Charity, amusement, and social gambling New Jersey allows non-profit organizations to run bingos and raffles. The state of New Jersey allows charity gambling, where non-profit organizations ( e.g., churches, fraternal organizations ) to run bingos, raffles, casino nights, and armchair races. Amusement parks, carnivals, and boardwalks in shore communities are allowed to have amusement games involving skill or chance ( e.g., spinning wheels, skeeball ). Charity gambling and amusement games are regulated by the New Jersey Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission. New Jersey permits social gambling ( e.g., workplace football pool, a family poker game ) insofar as the organizer of the game is on equal terms with the other participants, and does not take a cut of the gambling proceeds. Furthermore, it is never a criminal offense in New Jersey to be a player in a gambling operation. However, the New Jersey Alcoholic Beverage Commission prohibits bars and other holder of liquor licenses from allowing social gambling. Illegal gambling Each year billions of dollars of illegal gambling takes place in New Jersey. Illegal gambling operations range from employees who make money on office sports betting pools to online poker websites to multimillion - dollar enterprises run by organized criminals. Despite the availability of legal gambling in New Jersey, studies have shown that illegal gambling persists because it offers options that are not available legally ( e.g., casino gambling outside of Atlantic City ), and because some gamblers prefer using a bookmaker whom they personally know. State law does not punish players, but a person operating an illegal gambling enterprise, or possessing equipment or records used for illegal gambling can face up to five years ' imprisonment depending on the quantity and size of the bets. However, illegal gambling arrests are rare in New Jersey, and there is presumption of non-incarceration for first - time offenders. Minimum age A person must be 21 years of age to gamble at a casino in New Jersey. It is legal for a minor to go to a casino, insofar as they do not gamble, consume alcoholic beverage, or remain on the gambling floor. Underage gambling at a casino is a disorderly persons offense ( misdemeanor ), punishible by a $500 -- $1000 fine and a mandatory six - month driver 's license suspension, and plea bargaining of underage gambling charges is prohibited. The legal age for other forms of licensed gambling ( e.g., lottery, horse race ) is 18, but a person under 18 may take part in amusement games where the prize is an item ( e.g., a stuffed animal ), and not cash. There is no minimum age for social gambling. See also Law of New Jersey References ^ Jump up to : `` New Jersey lottery turns 40 with record $2.6 B in revenue ''. Inside Jersey ( Star - Ledger ). November 19, 2010. Jump up ^ Richard Lehne ( December 1988 ). `` A contemporary review of legalized gambling in New Jersey ''. 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