in 1978 New Jersey became just the second U.S state with a casino following the opening of Resorts International casino in Atlantic City. The Total pre-opening cost the casino was $45.2 million.
In February 2013 New Jersey passed a law allowing licensed Atlantic City casinos to offer their casino and poker games online, and later in May 2018 online sports-betting was made legal in NJ.
Today legal online casino games, sports-betting and poker are all available to consumers in New Jersey via a number of regulated gambling operators. Gamblers must be physically present in NJ in order to gamble online.
NJ Best Land-Based Casinos
- Hard Rock Casino at Meadowlands (East Rutherford, New Jersey) has the most gaming machines in the state (with 5000 gaming Machines, including slots, video poker) and also has 250 table games spread out on the casino floor.
- MGM’s Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa (Atlantic City) – The NJ destination for poker players (85 tables) – the Borgata hosts some of the biggest live tournament poker festivals in the U.S. The casino has a sportsbook and also you will find thousands of slots, and over 150 table games at this casino.
- Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino (Atlantic City) – Operated by Caesars Entertainment Corporation this casino has 2220 gaming machines, 177 table games and enough poker tables (24) to run large poker tournaments / host hundreds of concurrent cash-game players.
Poker in NJ
Live poker players can choose from several New Jersey casinos / card-rooms which run legal live poker games in the state.
| Poker Tables | Casino Name | City | State | Owner(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa | Atlantic City | New Jersey | MGM Resorts International |
| 42 | Bally’s – Atlantic City – Wild Wild West Casino | Atlantic City | New Jersey | Caesars Entertainment Corporation |
| 40 | Harrahs Resort Atlantic City | Atlantic City | New Jersey | Caesars Entertainment Corporation |
| 24 | Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino | Atlantic City | New Jersey | Caesars Entertainment Corporation |
| 18 | Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City | Atlantic City | New Jersey | Tropicana Entertainment Inc. |
| 9 | Golden Nugget Atlantic City | Atlantic City | New Jersey | Landry’s Inc |
| 8 | Resorts Casino Hotel | Atlantic City | New Jersey | Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority |
Is Online Poker Legal in NJ?
Yes- Legal online poker is available to gamblers in New Jersey. Players must be located within state lines.
Online Poker Licensees in the state include:
- Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City
- Tropicana Casino Resort Atlantic City
- The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
- Caesars Interactive Entertainment
- Golden Nugget Atlantic City
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
- Ocean Resort Casino
Online Casinos in New Jersey
New Jersey’s online casino sites offer enticing sign-up bonuses to attract new players.
Some casino brands offer free money just for signing up and making a deposit, while others offer match bonuses on your first deposit bonus, while many casinos offer ongoing bonuses, reload bonuses and promotions as rewards for player loyalty.
Online casinos in New Jersey also offer free spins on certain slot machines as a sign-up bonus, and in some cases rewards points can be accumulated at NJ online casinos and used for stays in land-based casino resorts.
The legal age for gambling in casinos in New Jersey is 21. Read our USA Gambling Ages guide
| Gambling Activity | Legal Age |
|---|---|
| Casinos | 21 |
| Poker | 21 |
| Bingo | 18 |
| Lottery Games | 18 |
| Horse-Racing / Dog racing | 18 |
| Pari-Mutuel betting | 18 |
- Casinos
- Poker
- Bingo
- Lottery Games
- Horse-Racing / Dog racing
- Pari-Mutuel betting
Who regulates Gambling in New Jersey?
Gambling in New Jersey is regulated by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
Casinos in New Jersey
There are 21 Casinos, sportsbooks, cardrooms, race-tracks or cruise ships in New Jersey.
Hard Rock Casino at Meadowlands
East Rutherford, New Jersey
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 250
- Gaming Machines: 5000
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
1500 E Commercial Ave, Anaconda, MT 59711, USA
Contact
Website: hamptonbeachcasinonh.comTel: +1 406-563-7444
Twitter: @GunLakeCasino
Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Operated by MGM Resorts International
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 186
- Gaming Machines: 3000
- Poker Tables: 85
- Sportsbook Available: Yes
Address
1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Contact
Website: theborgata.comTel: (609) 317-1000
Twitter: @BorgataPoker
Resorts Casino Hotel
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Operated by Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 76
- Gaming Machines: 2500
- Poker Tables: 8
- Sportsbook Available: Yes
Address
1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Contact
Website: https:Tel: +1 609 340 63 00
Twitter: @resortscasino
Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Operated by Tropicana Entertainment Inc.
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 170
- Gaming Machines: 2400
- Poker Tables: 18
- Sportsbook Available: Yes
Address
2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Contact
Website: tropicana.netTel: +1 800 843 87 67
Twitter: @tropicanaac
Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Operated by Caesars Entertainment Corporation
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 177
- Gaming Machines: 2220
- Poker Tables: 24
- Sportsbook Available: Yes
Address
2100 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Contact
Website: totalrewards.comTel: (609) 348-4411
Twitter: @CaesarsAC
Harrahs Resort Atlantic City
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Operated by Caesars Entertainment Corporation
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 110
- Gaming Machines: 2150
- Poker Tables: 40
- Sportsbook Available: Yes
Address
777 Harrah''s Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Contact
Website: caesars.comTel: (609) 441-5000
Twitter: @harrahsresort
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Operated by Seminole Tribe of Florida
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 124
- Gaming Machines: 2115
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: Yes
Address
1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Contact
Website: hardrockbiloxi.comTel: (609) 449-1000
Twitter: @HardRockHCAC
Ocean Casino Resort
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Operated by Luxor Capital Group
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 99
- Gaming Machines: 1500
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: Yes
Address
500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Contact
Website: theoceanac.comTel: +1 609 783 8000
Twitter: @TheOceanAC
Bally's Atlantic City
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Operated by Bally's Corporation
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 93
- Gaming Machines: 1481
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: Yes
Address
1900 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Contact
Website: ballysac.comTel: (609) 340-2000
Twitter: @BallysAC
Golden Nugget Atlantic City
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Operated by Landry's Inc
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 82
- Gaming Machines: 1453
- Poker Tables: 9
- Sportsbook Available: Yes
Address
600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Contact
Website: goldennugget.comTel: (609) 441-2000
Twitter: @goldennuggetac
Cunard Cruises - Queen Elizabeth
Bayonne, New Jersey
Cunard Cruises - Queen Elizabeth is a casino cruise ship operated by Cunard Cruise Line
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 5
- Gaming Machines: 46
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
4 Port Terminal Blvd, Bayonne, NJ 07002, USA
Contact
Website: thecrystalcasino.comTel: +44 843 374 2224
Twitter: @cunardline
Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment
East Rutherford, New Jersey
Operated by New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA
Contact
Tel: (201) 843-2446Twitter: @themeadowlands
Freehold Raceway
Freehold, New Jersey
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
130 Park Ave, Freehold Township, NJ 07728, USA
Contact
Website: freeholdraceway.comTel: (732) 462-3800
Twitter: @RacewayFreehold
Monmouth Park
Oceanport, New Jersey
Operated by New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: Yes
Address
175 Oceanport Ave, Oceanport, NJ 07757, USA
Contact
Website: monmouthpark.comTel: (732) 222-5100
Twitter: @MonmouthPark
Favorites at Toms River
Toms River, New Jersey
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
- Off Track Sportsbetting Available
Address
1071 Rte 37 W, Toms River, NJ 08755, USA
Contact
Website: fairmountpark.comTel: (732) 240-1210
Twitter: @fantasysprings
Bally's - Atlantic City - Wild Wild West Casino
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Operated by Caesars Entertainment Corporation
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: 42
- Sportsbook Available: Yes
Address
2100 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Contact
Website: caesars.comTel: (609) 340-2000
Twitter: @BallysAC
Liberty Rising Resort Spa and Casino
Jersey City, New Jersey
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
1601 Harrison Drive, Evanston, WY 82930, USA
Contact
Website: lbatonrouge.comTel: (307) 789-4191
Twitter: @leelanausands
Favorites at Gloucester Township
Clementon, New Jersey
Operated by Penn National Gaming, Inc.
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: Yes
Address
1300 Blackwood Clementon Rd, Clementon, NJ 08021, USA
Contact
Website: fairmountpark.comTel: +1-856-441-4253
Twitter: @fantasysprings
Favorites at Woodbridge
Fords, New Jersey
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
- Off Track Sportsbetting Available
Address
3 Lafayette Rd, Fords, NJ 08863, USA
Contact
Website: mclooneswoodbridgegrille.comTel: (732) 512 5025
Twitter: @McLoones
Winners Bayonne OTB
Bayonne, New Jersey
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
- Off Track Sportsbetting Available
Address
400 NJ-440, Bayonne, NJ 07002, USA
Contact
Website: mcloonesbayonnegrille.comTel: (201) 436 2570
Twitter: @WinnersBayonne
Royal Caribbean International - Anthem of the Seas
Cape Liberty, New Jersey
Royal Caribbean International - Anthem of the Seas is a casino cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
4 Port Terminal Blvd, Bayonne, NJ 07002, USA
Contact
Website: roxburylanes.comTel: (888) 561-2234
Twitter: @royalcaribbean
NJ Gambling Frequently Asked Questions
Is online-poker Legal in New Jersey?
Yes- Legal online poker is available to anyone of legal gambling age in New Jersey. Players must be located within state lines in order to participate in online games.
How do I open an online casino account in NJ?
To open an online casino account in New Jersey, players will need to sign up with an online casino and provide their name, age, date of birth, email address, phone number, and Social Security Number. They will also need to complete a Know Your Customer form to verify their age and identity
How does geolocation software work for casino players in New Jersey, and why is it required?
Geolocation software will be required to confirm that players are within state lines when playing online. Players must be at least 21 years old to gamble at an online casino in New Jersey
Why are Anti Money Laundering in place at NJ online casinos?
Anti-Money Laundering policies are in place to monitor and report suspicious transactions. NJ to lawmakers or regulators
Can I exclude myself from NJ Online Casinos?
NJ casinos offer a Cool Off option for players who want to take a break from playing, and you can close your account and ask to be permanantly excluded.
Who regulated online casinos in New Jersey?
The Department of Gaming Enforcement regulates all forms of gambling in the state.