LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 29: The sports book at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino displays the betting line for the upcoming fight between WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao on April 29, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two boxers will face each other in a unification bout on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

New Jersey is no stranger to the gambling business. Outside of Las Vegas, Atlantic City is the second major casino city in the U.S., and they’ve been in the casino business since the late 1970’s. Legal sports betting had a much slower start in New Jersey, until a Supreme Court ruling in 2018.

Now, New Jersey casinos and racetracks offer all imaginable casino games and sports betting. And New Jersey residents and visitors are betting big! Sports betting sites are competing for your bet, making it a great time to sign up and take advantage of some rare promotional deals.

Sports Betting in New Jersey 

It is obvious that many people were positioned to start betting on their favorite teams when sports betting was legalized in New Jersey. By the end of 2019, well over $4 billion will have been wagered on sports bets. And there’s no sign of slowing down as we head into 2020 and toward the Super Bowl.

Betting Online on Sports Just Got Easier 

Online sports betting was legalized in 2018 in New Jersey. There are two primary rules: 1) You must have ID proving that you are 21 or older. 2) You must be within the state lines to place your bet, although you can collect winnings wherever you are. That means you can place a little skin on the game while on a layover at Newark airport.

Given the convenience of being able to bet and track your game stats from a smart phone, we can expect to see even more online sports betting as we head into 2020.

The world of online sports betting can be a bit confusing when you start out. There are many different online sportsbooks in New Jersey. From registering to learning the ins-and-outs of betting – from parlays and spreads to advanced betting strategies – there’s a lot to take in. Head over to betnj.com for expert advice, trending tips, and unique promotions.