New Jersey Sports Betting: Which NJ Sportsbook App Is Best For You?
New Jersey legalized sports betting is expanding at a rapid pace. The sportsbooks available in the Garden State include seven Atlantic City casinos, two racetracks, and eight mobile online products available. And there are more to come.
In this article, we’re going to focus on the mobile apps available in New Jersey. Each of the sites have their strong points, and it really comes down to personal preference and searching for the best odds.
Here is a closer look at the eight options.
DraftKings Sportsbook
Land-based partner: Resorts Atlantic City
Available via: iOS, Android and web browser
Promo: $35 free (no deposit) plus free bet match up to $500 (no promo code needed)
DraftKings, one of two DFS heavyweights to cross over to the sports betting world, surprised many by jumping to the front of the New Jersey mobile sports betting line on Aug. 16 — a full 16 days before MGM went live.
Deposit options are limited compared to others on this list, but PayPal was added as an important option for bettors. The $5 minimum deposit is light on the wallet, but $500 will earn you the full promo amount. Withdrawals are processed via checks and the Resorts casino cage.
Although the apps are separate, users of the DFS and sports betting sites enjoy the benefit of the sites being linked, including a shared wallet.
You can pretty much place a bet on any sport, cricket and darts included. DraftKings offers a complete menu of betting options, including in-play and cash out options.
The betting carousel is extremely user-friendly. And the geolocation technology is top-notch. If you’re not located in NJ, users will not be able to see the lobby. The app automatically logs users out after a short period of inactivity. Wagers can only be placed online as DraftKings does not have a retail operation.
For more information visit our DraftKings Sportsbook review page.
FanDuel Sportsbook
Land-based partner: Meadowlands Racetrack
Available via: iOS, Android and web browser
Promo: Risk-free bet up to $500 for new bettors
FanDuel, another big-time player in the DFS world, merged with Paddy Power Betfair’s U.S. operations, resulting in the “largest online sports destination in the United States.” Name recognition is key, and so is having a strong sportsbook app.
There are several deposit and withdrawal options at FanDuel Sportsbook, making it easy to get in the action. The promo bonus is enough to attract attention, but several others are offering higher amounts.
Bettors can wager on all of the popular sports, and those not quite as popular. The full menu of betting options includes everything from moneyline to round robins, and of course the previously talked about in-play betting.
The live scoreboard feature allows users to track wagers and updated odds, with easy links to in-game bets. Sports betting rookies can take advantage of the informative FanDuel training camp.
For more information visit our FanDuel Sportsbook review page.
BetStars Sportsbook
Land-based partner: Resorts
Available via: iOS, Android; web browser in the works
Promo: New players earn up to $500 in free bets
The sports betting product is the newest under the Stars Group umbrella, joining the already established PokerStars NJ and PokerStars Casino.
The eight deposit methods ($10 minimum) include VISA, MasterCard, PayNearMe, eCheck, and casino cage, offering plenty of customer convenience. There are five withdrawal options.
Wagers are accepted on all the popular sports — football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer — and less popular sports such as tennis and cycling. Besides the popular wager options, there are in-game betting and cash out options. Odds boosts are available daily.
Users of the multiple Stars Group platforms have access to a shared wallet available to use in poker/casino and sports betting apps.
The iOS PokerStars NJ app highlights popular games with betting options and other sports posted above. The downside is bets cannot currently be placed via the web browser.
For more information, visit our BetStars how-to guide.
Caesars Sportsbook
Land-based partner: Caesars Atlantic City
Available via: Android, iOS and web browser
Promo: $25 free
One thing missing from the Caesars Atlantic City property is a retail sportsbook. But sister properties Harrah’s and the connected Bally’s do have one. The flagship property took a different route by rolling out its mobile/online product first, and it’s combined with the previously existing casino app.
Besides the eight deposit methods, the lobby features a full menu of sports wagers grouped by sport, MLB, NBA and NCAA football games take center stage, but it’s easy to filter personal preferences.
Bettors will find money lines, point spreads, parlays, futures, teasers, and props, but in-game and cash out features are not included at this time.
Total Rewards members will enjoy the added perk of earning tier credits.
SugarHouse Sportsbook and Casino
Land-based partner: Golden Nugget Atlantic City
Available via: Android, iOS and web browser
Promo: First deposit match up to $250 (Use promo code PLAY250)
The brick-and-mortar SugarHouse calls Philadelphia home, but the digital version is holding its own in New Jersey thanks to its strong affiliation with the Golden Nugget — the state’s Internet/mobile gaming leader. As an added bonus the sportsbook is built into the previously existing casino app (featuring more than 450 table games and slots) for an all-in-one package with a shared wallet.
Users will enjoy the 10 deposit options — four of which can be used for withdrawals. All of the popular American sports are on the board with a variety of betting options available — jackpot parlay included. Everything is easily accessible via the very busy looking lobby, which may be distracting to some as a result of the rotating promo ads and news feed.
Operator Rush Street Interactive has played up the strength of its live betting options for football games with more than 300 offers available the first week of the NFL season. Cash Out option is available, too.
For more information, visit our SugarHouse how-to guide.
888sport
Land-based partner: Caesars Atlantic City
Available via: Android and web browser (iOS coming soon)
Promo: $10 Free Bonus (no deposit needed); First deposit match up to $500
888 Holdings continues to go all in with its New Jersey mobile/online offerings as 888sport joins 888poker and 888 Casino. 888 bills its sports betting platform as “among the finest in the world.” It was the seventh sports betting platform to go live in NJ. Users have access to a shared wallet between sports betting, poker, and casino.
Customers can choose between eight deposit options along with five withdrawal methods. The welcome promo is currently among the best being offered.
There is a full menu of popular pro and international sports all types of wagers available, in-game betting included. Everything is easily accessible from the lobby that includes a running scoreboard of current games.
iOS users will need to wait a tad longer as the web browser still has the “coming soon message.”
For more information, visit our 888sport how-to guide.
William Hill
Land-based partners: Monmouth Park and Ocean Casino Resort
Available via: Android, iOS and web browser
Promo: $50 cash after reaching $50 in total bets
William Hill is investing heavily in New Jersey with retail operations at Monmouth Park (where New Jersey’s first legal sports bet was accepted) and Ocean Casino Resort, with another one in the works at the Tropicana.
William Hill’s hard push in NJ comes as no surprise being that they bill themselves as “America’s sports betting leader.” Besides operating 100-plus sportsbooks in Nevada, the company rolled out the New Jersey version of its Android and web browser platforms in time for the NFL season. The iOS app was launched in late September 2018.
The deposit and withdrawal methods are a bit limited compared to some competitors, but William Hill has been doing this for a long time, so the system is working. All of the major sports are on the board with a full variety of betting options, live betting included. Everything is easily accessible from the lobby.
The welcome promo is not as attractive as others — $50 in free money compared to much larger deposit matches at 888sport, BetStars and DraftKings.
Web browser users may experience some confusion if connected to the informational williamhill.us/new-jersey website, which includes links to the Nevada version of the app. Customer service representatives are in hand to help resolve the issue. Instead of searching Google Play, Android users will have an easier time downloading the app via nj.us.williamhill.com/betting/en-us.
playMGM Sportsbook
Land-based partner: Borgata
Available via: Android devices
Promo: None at this time
The Borgata is the top-performing casino in Atlantic City and is regularly ahead of the pack with its offerings. The MGM-owned property was ready to go with its retail operation the first day sports bets were accepted in New Jersey. Some were likely surprised that the playMGM Sports Android app was not the first to launch. For now, it’s completely separate from the casino and poker apps.
While MGM has name recognition, the app seems extremely basic compared to the Las Vegas version that is designed with strong graphics. The betting options are displayed within the individual sports menus. Users will not be able to access the lobby without creating/logging into account — another difference from the Las Vegas version. No deposit is required to check out the app.
Seven available deposit options make it easy to get in the game.
The biggest remaining question is when, as in when will the app be available to iOS and web browser users? Combined with a lack of a promo offer, bettors may find others options on this list more attractive.
Ready To Roundball Rock? Here’s The Guide To In-Play NBA Betting In New Jersey
Certain songs tap into nostalgia, instill excitement and signify the beginning of a long-awaited time of year.
Shortly after Thanksgiving, radio stations begin blasting Christmas carols. March Madness starts playing “One Shining Moment.” Remember Hank Williams Jr? “Are you ready for some FOOTBALL!?”
For the NBA, the great anthem of John Tesh rings in the new year: Roundball Rock.
Lo, the NBA season has arrived. For sports betting as a whole, it becomes another arrow in the quiver of wagering options. For New Jersey sports betting, Kambi-powered mobile sportsbooks, per a release by the company, “will be the only place to go as the leading sports betting supplier prepares to offer a raft of updated props hoop-by-hoop.”
Kambi enters NBA realm
Certainly, the NFL will continue to attract the most attention and the most wagers. Football, after all, remains the most popular sports in the country.
The global influence of the NBA, however, could make the sport a contender. And with Kambi, not all NBA bets need rely solely on game outcomes.
According to the release, Kambi-powered sportsbooks in the Garden State will boast the “market-leading offer” beginning with Tuesday’s season-opening NBA games: Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Warriors.
Every day, Kambi will offer pre-game and in-play betting options as well as “in-running lines” on individual player totals that will update with each passing minute.
“The NBA has become extremely popular over the last few years, with the game becoming faster, smarter and teams relying on analytics more than ever before,” Stefanos Moysidis, Kambi Head of Live Basketball, said in the release. “Superstars are dominating games with a barrage of three-pointers and bettors are increasingly wanting to wager on high-profile players and choose their own lines. At Kambi we have embraced these changes and developed our offering to cater for this new and more informed audience.”
What’s included
Of the eight mobile sportsbooks in New Jersey, three are powered by Kambi:
At each, according to the release, a variety of in-play wagers will be offered by Kambi, which already features “result of current drive” for NFL games and “nearest to the pin” in golf.
Take Tuesday’s Thunder-Warriors matchup. Is Golden State’s Steph Curry in a rhythm? Bet on the over on his individual points line as the game goes on. Is the Warriors’ Kevin Durant struggling from the field? Take the under on his point total.
A more-intricate wagering option has bettors predicting the next made field goal: two-pointer or 3-pointer. All told, Kambi’s in-play betting, to quote the release, creates “a fast-paced wagering experience from tip-off to final buzzer.”
In addition to in-play betting, Kambi will offer an array of pre-game alternative lines and relevant in-game lines, which allows bettors to be picky with which lines on which to wager rather than relying on the traditional point spread or moneyline.
So while Kambi continues to take advantage (and reap the rewards) of the popularity of the NFL season, do not forget about the NBA. With in-play wagering and the variety of lines offered, bettors will be able to stay engaged during any given NBA game, whether it comes down to the final shot or the Warriors run away with a 40-point win.
You can bet on that.
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888sport: How To Sign Up, Deposit, And Start Betting In NJ
888 Sportsbook brought its global presence to the New Jersey sports betting market in September 2018. The company already has online casino and poker offerings in the Garden State through www.888.com. It also runs an international version of its sportsbook in the United Kingdom and mainland Europe, located on www.888sport.com.
888sport’s platform is powered by Kambi Group, which also provides the same service for SugarHouse and DraftKings Sportsbook in the Garden State. 888sport is a subsidiary of Gibraltar-based 888Holdings, founded in 1997.
888 Sportsbook is available to New Jersey residents of at least 21 years of age through both desktop and mobile platforms. The mobile app is available for Android on the Google Play Store, with plans to roll out on Apple devices in the future.
Creating an account on 888 Sportsbook
New users will need to begin by creating an account, which can be done through either the desktop or mobile version. Users click the “Sign Up” button in the upper right-hand corner of the desktop platform to initiate the process. After that point, users will need to provide the following information:
- Full name, gender, date of birth, email and country of residence.
- Confirmation of age.
- A username and password, a security question and a corresponding security answer.
- Mobile number and physical address.
Once they have filled out all relevant/required fields, an 888 account will have been created.
Deposit and withdrawal methods
Following account creation, users will need to make an initial deposit to fund their forthcoming wagering activity on 888 Sportsbook. Deposits can be made by clicking the Cashier button in the main lobby and then clicking on the Deposit button.
888sport offers its users a variety of both deposit and withdrawal methods. Their Accepted Payment Methods section, located within the Deposits tab, divides the deposit options into those that can and can’t receive withdrawals:
Deposit methods that can also receive withdrawals:
- Bank transfer (ACH)
- NETELLER
- Cash
- PayPal
Deposit methods that can’t receive withdrawals:
- Visa credit/debit cards
- Mastercard
- Online banking transfers
- PayNearMe
888 Sportsbook has a minimum required deposit of $10 for all methods.
Multi-faceted interface
888 Sportsbook’s interface features a similar design to that of the company’s online casino and online poker platforms.
Upon entering the lobby, users will find a quintet of clickable tabs running across the top, beginning from the left-hand side of the screen:
- Sports A-Z: As implied, reveals an alphabetical listing of all wagerable sports
- Live Betting: Provides users with live betting options upon clicking
- Promotions: Details on all promotions
- Getting Started: Features sections entitled Getting Started, How to Bet and Banking Info.
A search navigation bar sits in the upper portion of the home page as well, allowing users to search for wagers by sport, sports league or team. A vertical column running down the left-hand side of the home page has links for live betting. Additionally, it has betting options listed by most popular and further sub-categorized by sports leagues, sport or “888 Specials”.
The center portion of the home page features a series of featured available wagers classified by sport, along with corresponding odds. Clicking activates a betting slip that opens up on the right-hand portion of the screen and allows the user to enter the amount they want to wager.
Full selection of sports, bet types
888sport offers betting opportunities on a diverse selection of sports that makes it competitive with the rest of New Jersey’s online sportsbooks. These include:
- NFL
- MLB
- NBA
- WNBA
- NHL
- CFL
- All major NCAA-sanctioned sports, including football, basketball and lacrosse
- Boxing
- Golf
- MMA
- Soccer (multiple leagues)
- Horse Racing
- eSports
888sport also offers a comprehensive array of betting options on these sports, including:
- Spreads
- Moneyline/Run lines
- Over/under bets
- Game and individual player props
- Parlays
- Teasers
- Futures
- In-play betting, which is enhanced by 888’s live-scoring visualizations during games.
Comprehensive support services
888 Sportsbook offers 24 hour, seven-day-a-week support services for its customers. The Support Department can be reached via 1-800-494-0364 or via the e-mail address [email protected]