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New Jersey Online Gambling License in 2026: DGE Internet Gaming, Partners and Suppliers

How online casino and sports betting are licensed in New Jersey in 2026: Atlantic City casino licensees and their partners, the Division of Gaming Enforcement, the 19.75% online tax, supplier licensing and the 2028 authorization.

By Gambling Consulting ExpertUpdated

Short answer

New Jersey licenses online casino through the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) and the Casino Control Commission. Internet gaming must be offered with an Atlantic City casino licensee, either directly or through a licensed internet gaming operator partner, under an authorization extended to 2028. Online casino and online sports betting revenue is taxed at 19.75% since July 2025. B2B suppliers need DGE vendor or casino service industry licensing.

New Jersey legalized internet gaming in 2013 and remains one of the largest US online casino markets. This page replaces our earlier New Jersey guide and focuses on how international businesses actually enter.

New Jersey online gambling: key facts for 2026

ItemPosition in 2026
RegulatorsDivision of Gaming Enforcement (DGE); Casino Control Commission
LawCasino Control Act; internet gaming law of 2013
Who holds the permitAtlantic City casino licensees
Partner routeInternet gaming operators licensed by the DGE
Online tax19.75% of internet gaming and online sports revenue (since July 2025)
AuthorizationExtended to 2028
SuppliersCasino service industry enterprise license or vendor registration
GeolocationPlayers must be in New Jersey

Entry routes

  1. Internet gaming operator — partner with an Atlantic City casino licensee and obtain DGE licensing for your company and key persons.
  2. B2B supplier — license as a casino service industry enterprise or register as a vendor to supply games, platforms or services.
  3. Acquisition or investment — subject to DGE suitability review of owners.

Requirements

  • Suitability investigations of the company, owners and key employees;
  • Servers and systems located in Atlantic City as required, with DGE technical approval of games and platforms;
  • Geolocation, age and identity verification, responsible gaming tools and self-exclusion;
  • AML compliance and DGE reporting.

New Jersey or another US state?

  • Pennsylvania — larger market, 54% tax on online slots.
  • Delaware — lottery-run online casino; vendor route only.
  • Nevada — online poker only.

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New Jersey gambling license — FAQ

Can a company get its own New Jersey online casino license?

Not as a standalone operator. Internet gaming permits are tied to Atlantic City casino licensees. A non-casino company enters as an internet gaming operator partnering with a casino licensee, and must itself be licensed by the DGE.

What is the online gambling tax in New Jersey?

19.75% of internet gaming and online sports wagering revenue, under legislation signed on 30 June 2025 (previously 15% for internet gaming and 13% for online sports wagering).

Do game suppliers need a New Jersey license?

Yes. Suppliers of games, platforms and other gaming-related services need DGE licensing as casino service industry enterprises or registered vendors, depending on their role.

How long is internet gaming authorized in New Jersey?

The authorization for internet gaming was extended in 2023 for five years, to 2028.

Can players outside New Jersey play?

Only from within New Jersey, using geolocation, except for online poker shared under the multi-state compact.

Official sources and references

  1. New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
  2. New Jersey Legislature — P.L. 2025, Chapter 66 (approved 30 June 2025)
  3. Gambling.com — New Jersey raises tax on sports betting and iGaming
  4. Casino Control Act, N.J.S.A. 5:12

Regulatory review: . General information, not an individual legal or tax opinion. Confirm licensing eligibility, current charges and technical conditions before filing.

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