The article from Outkick provides an overview of legal sports betting in New Jersey, noting that it became available through mobile apps since July 11, 2018. It highlights several top sports betting apps like FanDuel, BetMGM, bet365, and Fanatics Sportsbook, detailing their unique features such as quick withdrawals, extensive player prop markets, and injury protection refunds. The piece also mentions considerations like customer service accessibility and app performance during major events.
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Sports betting in New Jersey became legal following a Supreme Court decision in 2018. Retail sportsbooks were legalized in June 2018, and mobile apps followed shortly after on July 11, 2018. To bet legally via an app, users must be at least 21 years old and physically within the state.
Among various betting apps available, FanDuel Sportsbook stands out due to its robust parlay builder feature and quick withdrawal process, often taking just a few hours for funds to appear in user accounts. BetMGM is another popular option among the over a dozen legal sports apps now active in New Jersey. These platforms offer extensive betting options, including Same Game Parlays, and loyalty programs that reward frequent bettors.
This content from FOX News may contain affiliate links with compensation if users sign up or place wagers through these sites.
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New Jersey sports betting has a very extensive history.
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In 2012, the state kicked off a multi-year legal battle with the Supreme Court for legalization of sports betting.
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Retail sportsbooks became legal in June 2018 and mobile apps were legalized in July 2018.
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This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.
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If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
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This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.
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You must be 21 years or older and physically located in the state to place a wager.
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This is not a comprehensive list, and we encourage you to review all apps for yourself, but we do provide some highlights and things to consider, such as loyalty programs, lines, interface evaluation, and bonuses offered.
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FanDuel Sportsbook New Jersey
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers one of the top parlay builder options on the market, especially for Same Game Parlays
- Withdrawals from FanDuel Sportsbook are quick and reliable with funds hitting your account often within a few hours.
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- FanDuel offers extensive markets on player props and odds with some of the best lines for the NFL.
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- Getting a hold of a customer service person can be difficult with FanDuel sports as they rely on bots to route you to the correct area.
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BetMGM Sportsbook New Jersey
- BetMGM Sportsbook New Jersey is recognized for a wide variety of daily odds boosts for users.
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- If you’re looking for strong odds and lower vig than competitors, BetMGM is likely the right sportsbook for you.
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- The Edit My Bet feature is a unique opportunity to BetMGM, allowing you to increase stakes on open wagers.
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- Once you’re in the account, it is generally enjoyed.
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bet365 Sportsbook New Jersey
- Bet365 Sportsbook New Jersey regularly offers early payout promotions, giving users a chance to cash their bet if their team goes up big.
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- The bonus bet offers from bet365 are flexible, allowing you to split them on multiple wagers instead of being stuck at specific values.
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- Bet365 offers some of the deepest global market coverage, specifically for soccer, tennis and other international sports.
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- Users do complain about frequent app refresh requirements and drops, especially during major sporting events.
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Fanatics Sportsbooks offers juicy rewards on every wager ranging between 1 and 5%, which can be converted into bonus bets.
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- Injuries ruin a lot of bets and plays, but Fanatics Sportsbook offers injury protection which refunds wagers if a player is injured early.
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- Bonus bets expire within 24 hours in some instances, so you don’t always have a chance to use them.
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- theScore Bet offers great in-play coverage for both domestic and international sports.
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- PENN Play Rewards is the backer of theScore Bet’s rewards program, and those can be used at PENN casino properties.
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- Niche markets are extensively covered on theScore Bet New Jersey.
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- Tennis matches will occasionally have a player retire, and theScore Bet refunds match-winner wagers if opponents retire mid-match.
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- Promotional terms need extra attention as bonus bets expire quickly and are not always clear how to use them.
Hard Rock Bet New Jersey
- Hard Rock Bet New Jersey is considered one of the best apps in the market with a sleek interface.
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- Users enjoy the Same Game Parlay builder and in-game betting options from Hard Rock Bet.
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- Payouts are smooth, quick, and easy for getting your money from Hard Rock Bet.
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- Personalized rewards are dropped weekly for users on Hard Rock Bet.
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Whether it is a Bet-And-Get model, First-Bet Match, or Deposit Match, there are often welcome promotions from New Jersey Sportsbook for new users.
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With Bet-And-Get, users place a wager and get bonus bet funds after the initial wager.
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A First-Bet Match allows new users a chance to deposit money, place a wager, and if it loses, receive the funds back in a bonus bet.
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A Deposit Match is given to users so they can deposit an amount and then receive a match of (typically) 50–100%.
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Note: This step may be completed during the sign-up process.
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(You must be within the state limits to wager, and note that being by the border of a state could fail the geolocation check).
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After years of legal battles with the Supreme Court, New Jersey led the way with the unanimous passing of Bill A 4111 on June 7, 2018.
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On June 11th of the same year, Governor Phil Murphy signed the bill into law.
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Retail sportsbooks were ready to go weeks later.
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Roughly a month later, the Division of Gaming Enforcement authorized licensed operators to roll out online and mobile sports betting.
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