There is a very fine line between problem gambling or New Jersey gambling addiction and gambling too much. The critical sign of problem gambling is often hidden from awareness, with denial. Gambling Therapy in association with the Jersey Gambling Commission offer free online practical advice and emotional support to anyone affected by problem gambling.

New Jersey Sports Betting Update. New Jersey has one of the largest sports betting markets in the United States right now. With a betting handle that reached a record high in September 2020 at $784 million, it is no wonder why every major Sportsbook wants to get in on the action. Sports betting, after all, means more revenue for the state (in theory). But still, both Pennsylvania and New York are already poised to follow New Jersey into the realm of legal sports betting with laws already on the books, should the state win its case. And that hypothetical market advantage it would enjoy disappears. Gambling in New Jersey includes casino gambling in Atlantic City, the New Jersey Lottery, horse racing, off-track betting, charity gambling, amusement games, and social gambling. New Jersey's gambling laws are among the least restrictive in the United States. In 2013, the state began to allow in-state online gambling.

How to find the right casino for you

Choosing which New Jersey online casino is best for you is most definitely a personal decision. It starts with deciding what you want in an online casino, what’s most important to you and what you can and can’t live without.

It requires a little research into which casinos offer what features and can begin with a look at the following list of factors that tend to separate NJ casinos from one other.

• Bonus offers: Online casinos in New Jersey want your business, and they’re willing to offer up various bonuses to get it. There are bonuses for signing up and depositing. For the most part, the bigger the bonus, the better it is. Just make sure you read the fine print and understand what’s required of you. You’ll almost always have to meet certain wagering requirements to get your hands on the bonus. Alongside the size of a bonus, be sure to consider how easy it is to clear these requirements when you evaluate the bonus.
• Game options: Most online casino apps have a pretty decent selection of games and promise something for everyone. However, the very best NJ online casino will have a huge selection of games and can almost guarantee you’ll find your favorite game titles there.
• Software developers: The software platform is truly its heart. Functionality, ease-of-use and game selection are all tied to it. Most casino sites in New Jersey run on high-quality software platforms. However, the very top casinos also partner with a number of software studios, allowing them to offer additional casino content to customers.
• Payment options: Regulators ensure New Jersey casinos pay quickly and accurately when you make a withdrawal request. Payouts are typically turned around within 24 to 48 hours. Depending on which NJ online casino you use, it will give you the opportunity to use a variety of withdrawal options. However, the very leading casinos have more options than others, making sure there’s at least one that’ll work for you.
• Regular promotions: New Jersey’s casino apps want to keep your business as well, and they’re willing to offer up regular promotions to do it. There are regular promos and loyalty programs designed to keep you around. Just read the fine print and make sure you understand what’s required of you. Just like sign-up and deposit bonuses, most promos require you to meet specific gambling requirements, and you have to take that into consideration when evaluating the value of the promo.

Which casino games can I play for real money in NJ?

Real money casinos in NJ allow you to play hundreds of online casino games and online slots. That means online versions of traditional table games, live dealer table games, online versions of your favorite slot machines. This includes some slots that are found exclusively online. It also means your favorite video poker, keno, bingo and Slingo games.

Here’s a more specific look at what games are available:

Online slots: A blend of classics and modern favorites including everything from penny slots to progressive jackpot slots. Top slot designers like IGT, Scientific Games, NYX Gaming, High 5, WMS Gaming and Amaya Gaming are well-represented. You can also play live games at select casinos. Similar to live dealer, the casino host plays the slot machine with you and a group of players. If the machine wins, everyone wins.

Here’s a look at ten of the most popular online slots at various NJ online casinos:

• 88 Fortunes
• Captain Nemo
• Cleopatra
• Da Vinci Diamonds
• Divine Fortune
• Mega Moolah
• Quick Hit
• Siberian Storm
• Wheel of Fortune
• Wolf Run

Table games: Online versions of traditional table games like blackjack, roulette, baccarat and craps. Plus, online versions of carnival and alternative card games like three card poker, Let It Ride, pai gow poker and Casino Hold’em.

Slingo: Combining traditional bingo, slots and casino games, Slingo has a growing number of titles available at NJ online casinos. Flagship titles include Slingo, Slingo Riches, Slingo Extreme and Slingo Boom. There are also Slingo games based on game shows like Slingo Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and Slingo Deal or No Deal.

Progressive jackpots: Popular slots where a percentage of every dollar put into the game is siphoned off into a progressive jackpot. The jackpot grows with every spin and doesn’t stop growing until someone wins it. Online casinos in NJ have the largest collection of progressive jackpot slots. The most popular titles include:

• Divine Fortune
• Going Nuts
• IGT MegaJackpots Cleopatra
• IGT MegaJackpots Siberian Storm
• Loot’enkhamun
• Mercy of the Gods
• Mermaid’s Millions
• MGM Grand Millions
• Oktoberfest Spins
• Wonderland

Live dealer: Play your favorite casino table games in real-time with a real dealer. You watch the action simulcast from a studio in New Jersey and bet on it using an online interface. Live dealer games are available in NJ, include blackjack, roulette, baccarat, Casino Hold’em and three card poker.

Online bingo: Traditional bingo played online, where cards are less expensive, the prize pools are bigger, it’s easier to play multiple cards and accuracy is guaranteed. You can play bingo online in NJ, however the game is limited to a select few casinos. The latest NJ casinos offering this game include Tropicana and Virgin Casino.

How are online gambling sites regulated in NJ?

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcementregulates gambling across the state, including all NJ online casinos. That oversight starts with a set of rules and regulations that govern online gambling in the state.

These rules include the fact you have to be 21 or older and inside state lines to play at licensed NJ casinos. The rules and regulations also include a mandate that New Jersey casinos segregate player funds and ensure your money is always available and protected.

The NJDGE also oversees the following tasks:

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• Tests all the games to ensure integrity and fairness.
• Investigates all online casino license applicants and approves licenses.
• Audits financial filings.
• Runs the state’s self-exclusion program for problem gamblers.
• Provides information on the New Jersey online casino industry, including statistical and financial reports and public records.
• Handles public complaints and other issues the public may have with NJ casinos online, including a hearing and adjudication process.

Problem Gambling / Self Exclusion

For most people, a visit to a casino is fun. They try their luck, wager responsibly, have a good time and understand that gambling is a form of entertainment. They enjoy the excitement of the casino, the fine restaurants, the shows and the other amentities found in casino hotels.
For a small number of people, however, gambling isn't fun. Problem gambling includes what is often called compulsive gambling and pathological gambling. It refers to a condition where people are, to some degree, addicted to gambling. While the results of a gambling addiction can be devastating, there is help available for those people who need it.
New Jersey provides funding for education and treatment programs for people with a gambling problem.
For information about these programs, you can contact the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. For more information on Problem Gambling and access to free, online, confidential resources, you can visit the National Center for Responsible Gaming.
There are more than 45 Gamblers Anonymous meetings in New Jersey every week. If you or someone you know wants to find the nearest meeting, the time, day and location of each is available either through Gamblers Anonymous or the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey.

New Jersey Casino Gambling Self-Exclusion Program

Jersey Gambling Commission Annual Report

To sign up for the New Jersey Casino Gambling Self-Exclusion Program, go to the offices of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement at either of the following locations:

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For additional information, please visit the Division of Gaming Enforcement's Self Exclusion Program page.
If you or anyone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
The Casino Control Act (N.J.S.A. 5:12-71) also provides for the establishment of a list of persons who are to be excluded or ejected from any licensed casino in New Jersey, such as career or professional offenders, cheats or criminal offenders, which is not to be confused with Self-Exclusion.
To access a detailed list go to the Exclusion List maintained by the Division of Gaming Enforcement.