The state of New Jersey has been one of the leaders in iGaming offerings for casino players and sports bettors for over a decade, with 13 online sportsbooks currently available as well as numerous online casinos. In the state alone, sportsbooks such as bet365, Caesars, FanDuel, DraftKings, Hard Rock Bet and Fanatics have all launched either sports betting options or the addition of a casino offering also.
New Jersey has always been a prime market for bettors due to the close proximity to New York City and franchises such as the Yankees, Knicks and Rangers. The state also hosts its own professional hockey team, the New Jersey Devils, which recently signed a partnership with online casino brand PlayStar in October. As the official partner of the Devils and its home arena, the Prudential Center, PlayStar will see exposure in the state both online through branded communications and offline during home games.
In regards to sports betting, the MLB season recently came to a close as many in New Jersey may have been saddened by the Yankees’ loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, but plenty of other options still remain for consumers. The NFL season is in high gear as bettors can put together parlays, teasers and futures bets for the remainder of the season. To parlay bets, users of any operator have to select two or more betting lines such as taking the Buffalo Bills to cover a spread of four points on bet365 for odds of -110, while adding the Commanders moneyline odds of -120. The combination would offer improved odds of around +250 depending on the operator, with both legs needing to hit in order for the payout to be fulfilled.
Parlays work across all sports offerings and can even be used in futures bets for leagues that aren’t currently active like the MLB mentioned previously. On DraftKings, a bettor could parlay the Yankees and Dodgers to both win its respective leagues, as New York’s +290 odds combined with Los Angeles’ odds of +215 would result in a +1128 wager. Futures parlays typically always offer a higher payout due to the length of time between when the bet is placed and when the result would actually occur.
There are a number of other sports-interested bettors could place wagers on, though, including the recently begun NBA and NHL seasons. Each operator will provide live lines and teaser options for all sports currently active, with teasers offering bettors the chance to see improved spreads across whatever games are included. Teasers act like parlays in that users have to select at least two matchups in order for the bet to be active, but once the “tease” option is chosen, the operator will automatically change the spreads of each team selected.
For example, if one were to select the Kansas City Chiefs spread of -7.5 points and combine it with the Miami Dolphins underdog line of +1.5, FanDuel would offer odds of +250 for the parlay. However, once the tease option is chosen, the spreads adjust to Chiefs by -1.5 and the Dolphins being increased to +7.5. The odds do become slightly more unfavorable at -134, but the bettor would now only need the Chiefs to defeat the Denver Broncos by two points and the Dolphins to lose by less than eight to receive a payout.
There are also numerous online casinos that are properly regulated and available to New Jersey residents that include online slots, table games and more. Many of the offerings will also have sign-up bonuses for potential consumers that vary based on which site they sign up for. Slots and Casino seems to offer the highest bet bonus available to New Jersey residents, promising to match 500% of bets up to $2,500.
Other options include Bovada, Slots.lv and Wild Casino, as well as the casino side of sports betting operators such as DraftKings and bet365. Each has a dedicated online casino sector of its mobile offering, separate from the sports betting platform spoken about previously. If one were to sign up for DraftKings or bet365 in New Jersey, they can easily transfer account information over to begin enjoying online slots, blackjack, roulette and more on the online gambling platforms.
Online slots offer a variety of gameplay for bettors, featuring class or modern styles that can appeal to any consumer. Jackpot slots, also known as progressive slots, are particularly intriguing as they accumulate their jackpots by collecting a portion of each wager. This means that the potential for winning big increases with every spin, adding an extra layer of excitement to the game.
The table games are similar to those seen in land-based casinos, offering game types such as blackjack, baccarat, poker and roulette. Some NJ online casinos like Bovada even offer different types of roulette, including those seen in French and European variations. These options allow for a diverse gaming experience, ensuring that players can find a table game that suits their preferences and skill levels.
New Jersey will continuously be one of the quickest-adapting states to the gambling industry, especially in the online sector where many areas are still playing catch up. Residents of the state should always bet responsibly, especially as new responsible gaming practices are being offered by many operators and organizations around the industry. Online gambling has grown to almost match that of its physical side, with states such as NJ learning to become accustomed to the new offerings and game types being made available to consumers.
