Online casinos in New Jersey

Yes, when the site is approved by the Division of Gaming Enforcement. State law lets Atlantic City casino licensees, or their internet gaming affiliates, hold permits to offer casino games online. The DGE publishes the list of permit holders and says any site not on it is not approved to offer internet gaming in New Jersey. See the DGE internet gaming page.

The rule that matters is location. DGE regulations prohibit internet wagering unless you are physically present in New Jersey, and every licensed site has to check where you are at login before it accepts a bet. If the geolocation check places you outside the state, the site must refuse wagers until you are back inside it. The rules are in N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.2.

You must be 21. DGE rules require every licensed site to state that it is a criminal offense to let anyone under 21 take part in internet or mobile wagering, and players consent to age and identity checks when they open an account. Expect to give accurate personal details at sign-up.

Yes. The IRS says gambling winnings are fully taxable and must be reported, and the NJ Division of Taxation says gambling winnings, including casino winnings, are subject to the New Jersey Gross Income Tax. Losses from the same year can offset winnings on the state return, but not below zero. This is general information, not tax advice.

Use the DGE Self-Exclusion Program. You can sign up online for one or five years, or book an in-person or video appointment, which also allows a lifetime term. Your details go to every licensed internet gaming permit holder. If you gamble while excluded, you can lose winnings and account funds. The DGE self-exclusion line is 1-833-788-4DGE. Details are on the DGE self-exclusion page.

Complain to the casino first and get its written response. If that does not settle it, the DGE treats it as a dispute: you send the DGE dispute form with your original complaint and the casino's response attached. Internet gaming questions go to igaming@njdge.gov, and the DGE lists (609) 984-0909 for complaint help. The process is on the DGE internet gaming page.

No. P.L.2025, c.128, approved on 15 August 2025 and effective immediately, bans sweepstakes games that award prizes through a dual currency system. The law sets civil penalties of up to $100,000 for a first offense and up to $250,000 for later ones, and makes running an online gambling operation that takes bets from New Jersey residents a third-degree crime. Read the law text.