Idaho, Wisconsin, and Utah are some of the only states not pursuing mobile betting options. The state's digital sportsbooks capitalize on nearby gamblers from New York City, where online sports betting is not yet legal.Ĭompletely online sports betting that doesn't require in-person registration is only legal in 17 US states, according to US Bets. Over 90% of September sports bets in New Jersey were placed online, with a little under $92 million worth of bets placed in person. Football wagers last month won New Jersey sportsbooks a total of $10.3 million. The Meadowlands Racetrack, which hosts horse races and offers both in-person and online betting, accounted for approximately half of the state's total revenue. Out of the $1 billion waged on sports events, Atlantic City's casinos and racing tracks collectively netted $82.4 million in revenue this September. He said the new milestone is 'shattering records, creating jobs, and boosting our economy,' in a tweet on Tuesday. The start of college and professional football seasons, paired with the accessibility of online gambling platforms, has allowed the Garden State to declare itself the 'nation's sports betting capital,' in the words of Governor Phil Murphy. Since the beginning of this year, bettors have waged a total of $7.1 billion in the state, according to records from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.

Sports gamblers in New Jersey placed over $1 billion in bets last month, setting a new national record. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.

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