Legal Gambling Age in New Jersey

The sports betting gambling age in New Jersey is 21 and older. Both offline and online bets are allowed, and with the help of regulated mobile apps, players can make bets anywhere in the state.

The legal gambling age in New Jersey for playing casino games at land-based venues or on websites is 21. Online gambling in the state is only available to residents.

Live poker games with cash games and tournaments are allowed in the state, and poker fans can enjoy them at casino facilities and in poker rooms. Online poker was legalized in 2013 together with other casino games and residents of the state are free to play it legally. The minimum age for access is 21.

Daily Fantasy Sports can be played by individuals who are 21 years old and older. Most apps only allow residents of the state.

The New Jersey State Lottery sets the minimum legal age for gambling in New Jersey for lottery games as 18. The most popular games are scratch-off cards and choosing a series of numbers.

Both bingo and raffles are considered charity gaming for the sake of fundraising for good causes. Players have to be at least 18 years old.

Any player has to be at least 18 years old to make bets on horse races, and while both residents and guests can bet on track, one has to be the state’s resident to make bets online. Pari-mutuel wagering is also possible and is highly regulated.