Atlantic City Sportsbooks
In order to offer legal sports wagers in New Jersey, sportsbooks (online and retail) must be tied to a licensed operator. Nine Atlantic City casinos and three racetracks currently offer sports betting. Each licensed operator is allowed three online skins.
Here’s what we know about the land-based sportsbook operations of Atlantic City casinos and New Jersey racetracks right now. All times listed are Eastern Standard Time and are subject to change. If you’re looking for NJ online sports betting options, here are some of our favorites.
Where to watch games and bet on sports in New Jersey
New Jersey has quickly become the new center of sports betting, taking the honor from Las Vegas. Retail and online sportsbooks in NJ attract billions of dollars in wagers every year and millions in sports betting revenue for NJ casinos and racetracks.
With the popularity of online sports betting, bets can be placed from anywhere within NJ borders. But for many, nothing beats the thrill of watching a big game at a retail sportsbook alongside dozens of fellow fans — even if you still bet on your phone. In New Jersey, there are 12 locations with sportsbooks chockfull of huge TVs and all the games your heart could desire.
NJ Retail Sportsbooks and Locations
| Casino/Racetrack | Sportsbook Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Borgata | BetMGM Race & Sports Book + BetMGM Sportsbook & Bar | 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City |
| Monmouth Park | Caesars Sportsbook at Monmouth Park | 175 Oceanport Ave, Oceanport |
| Ocean Casino Resort | The Gallery Bar, Book & Games | 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City |
| Resorts | DraftKings Sportsbook at Resorts | 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City |
| Meadowlands | FanDuel Sportsbook at the Meadowlands | 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford |
| Harrah’s | Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah’s | 777 Harrah’s Blvd, Atlantic City |
| Caesars | Caesars Sportsbook at Wild Wild West | 2100 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City |
| Golden Nugget | The Sportsbook | 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City |
| Hard Rock Atlantic City | Hard Rock Sportsbook | 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City |
| Tropicana | Caesars Sportsbook at Tropicana | 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City |
| Freehold | Parx Sportsbook at Freehold | 130 Park Ave, Freehold Township |
| Bally’s | FanDuel Sportsbook at Bally’s | 1900 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City |
Atlantic City Sportsbook hours and details
Find more details about all of Atlantic City’s live sportsbooks, as well as retail betting options at NJ racetracks below. Note: Freehold Raceway has a small sportsbook with limited offerings and is not included here.
Wild Wild West Casino has the largest sportsbook in Atlantic City. The sprawling venue features 15,228 square feet of gaming space.
Within that space, bettors will find a 98-feet-by-18-feet high-resolution LED TV wall, seating for 102 people and a bar with video poker. The facility has 10 betting windows, betting kiosks and a VIP area with its seating and accommodation.
The sportsbook also has five private fan caves built into the venue. These spaces, available for rental, can accommodate 16 to 24 people and come with entertainment equipment, including HD TV and gaming consoles.
Food is available for purchase provided by Guy’s Bar-B-Que Joint.
The Caesars Sportsbook, which is located in the Wild Wild West Casino, is part of the Caesars Entertainment umbrella in AC.
Contact details
Address: 2100 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, NJ
Directions: The sportsbook is in the middle of the Wild Wild West Casino floor.
Hours of Operation*:
- Mondays-Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- Friday: 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- Sunday: 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.
*Subject to change based on special sporting events.
Borgata is a unique property in terms of its sports betting offerings. For all intents and purposes, the Las Vegas-styled venue is home to two sportsbooks instead of one.
This duality occurred because the property chose to begin sports betting in its racebook, which mainly handles horse racing. After the main sportsbook moved to its permanent facility, Borgata chose to retain the ability to make sports bets in the newly named BetMGM Race & Sportsbook.
The main sportsbook, the BetMGM Sportsbook & Bar (formerly Moneyline), features a 40-feet-by-11.5-feet video wall and 17 other large monitors. There is seating for 144 people, six betting windows, and a full-service food and drink menu for patrons. There is also a VIP lounge, which features (among other things) a banquet area.
The Race & Sports Book has seating for 100, 10 betting windows, and individual monitors at many of the seats. Naturally, most of the television coverage here will focus on horse racing. Patrons can also use the self-service kiosks for horse betting or enjoy refreshments at the Boot N’ Whip Bar.
Contact details
Address: 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ
Directions: Both venues are near the poker room at Borgata.
Hours of Operation for BetMGM Race & Sportsbook :
- Monday-Friday: Opens at 11 a.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Opens at 9 a.m.
Hours of Operation for BetMGM Sportsbook & Bar:
- Opens daily at 12 p.m.
*Hours are subject to change based on sports programming.
The Golden Nugget's 2,500-square-foot space is a makeover of the former poker room. The permanent sportsbook includes 50 televisions spread across five video walls and seating for more than 100.
There are also four betting windows and nine self-betting kiosks available for placing wagers.
One quirk about betting at Golden Nugget is that the casino does not accept bets on the Houston Rockets of the NBA. Casino owner Tilman Fertitta is also the owner of the Rockets, which created a conflict of interest for the entire property.
Contact details
Address: 600 Huron Ave., Atlantic City, NJ
Directions: The Sportsbook is located across from the casino floor entrance and just off the escalators from the self-parking garage.
Hours of Operation:
- Monday-Tuesday: Kiosks only
- Wednesday-Friday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Saturday-Sunday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
The 3,800-square-foot Hard Rock Sportsbook has more televisions (60) than available seats (50). It’s a small space inside the giant Hard Rock Casino.
Nevertheless, it's a great place to catch a game or have a drink. The full-service bar can serve all manner of refreshments and has video poker slots to distract you when the game isn't going well.
Contact details
Address: 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Directions: Head to the rear of the casino floor.
Hours of Operation:
- Monday-Thursday: 12 p.m.-10 p.m.
- Friday: 12 p.m.-11 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
The sportsbook at Harrah's is a similar, if smaller, location to its big brother at Wild Wild West. The venue spreads across 3,800 square feet and features LED televisions on every wall.
In addition, there is ample plush seating and food service by AC Burger Co.
For those who wish to bet or relax in private, there are also two fan caves available for rental. Each cave comes loaded with all the necessary amenities to observe games and has space for up to 10 guests.
Contact details
Address: 777 Harrah's Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ
Directions: The sportsbook is centrally located on the main floor, footsteps away from the casino floor, Caesars Reward Center and the poker room.
Hours of Operation:
- Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-12 a.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m.-1 a.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 a.m.
- Sundays: 9 a.m.-12 a.m.
The FanDuel Sportsbook at the Meadowlands Racetrack marked the daily fantasy sports company's leap into the sports betting game. But it wasn't the last. FanDuel now has retail locations at Valley Forge Casino Resort in Pennsylvania, the previously mentioned Bally’s AC as well as in nearby upstate New York.
But what makes this location stand out is its proximity to New York City. MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Giants and Jets, is nearby, too.
Other than that, its claim to fame is being the largest sportsbook in New Jersey. It also features the Victory Sports Bar. Parking is free on days MetLife Stadium is not holding an event or sports game.
Contact details
Address: 1 Racetrack Dr., East Rutherford
Location: The Sportsbook is located inside the Victory Lounge.
Hours of Operation:
- Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-12 a.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 a.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m.-12 a.m.
The origins of Monmouth Park date back to July 30, 1870, but the Oceanport-based track will forever be part of NJ sports betting history.
This is where New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy placed the first legalized sports bet on June 14, 2018.
In terms of horse racing, the biggest event on the Monmouth Park calendar is the $1 million Haskell Invitational taking place each summer.
Contact details
Address: 175 Oceanport Ave., Oceanport
Location: The sportsbook can be found inside of Monmouth Park, under the grandstand. There is a sign on the exterior of the building.
Hours of Operation:
- Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-12 a.m.
- Friday: 10 a.m.-1 a.m
- Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 a.m.
- Sunday: 9 a.m.-12 a.m.
The story of Ocean Casino is rougher than the waves in the Atlantic Ocean. The former Revel, and briefly TEN by name only, has experienced its share of tough times.
Ocean Resort Casino, as it was originally named, had its grand opening on June 28, 2018, and it included Hollywood A-lister Mark Wahlberg placing the first official bet at the sportsbook. The late Bruce Deifik purchased the property from Glenn Straub. New York-based hedge fund Luxor Capital Group officially took over the property in 2020.
The Michigan-based Ilitch Holdings, which owns MotorCity Casino, the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Red Wings, and the Little Caesars pizza chain, now holds an ownership stake in Ocean Casino Resort.
The sportsbook (previously branded with the William Hill name) is now known as The Gallery Bar, Book & Games. The 12,000-square-foot space features a 100-foot elevated bar and lounge, blackjack and roulette tables and 140 feet of LED walls. Additionally, the Balcony Bar is the place to enjoy an ultimate VIP sportsbook experience.
Contact details
Address: 500 Boardwalk
Location: The sportsbook is located at the center of the casino floor.
Hours of Operation:
- Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-12 a.m.
- Friday: 10 a.m.-1 a.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 a.m.
- Sunday: 9 a.m.-12 a.m.
Resorts, Atlantic City's oldest casino, celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2018.
Entertainer Steve Lawrence made the first roll of the dice at the craps table. The property, which is one of the smallest in AC, has gone through several ownership changes. Resorts is currently managed by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment.
The retail sportsbook carries the DraftKings Sportsbook name and decor. With VIP seating and a 15-foot video wall, the 5,000-square-foot space also features 18 betting kiosks, five betting windows and a live odds feed.
Contact details
Address: 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Location: The DraftKings Sportsbooks is located footsteps away from the casino floor, Atlantic City Boardwalk and Margaritaville restaurant.
Hours of Operation:
- Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
- Betting kiosks available 24/7
Tropicana first opened on Nov. 23, 1981, and over the years has gone through several ownership changes and expansions.
It was in 2019 that Icahn sold the property to Gaming and Leisure Properties and Eldorado Resorts as part of a $1.85-billion deal. As of 2020, the property is now of three Caesars Entertainment AC properties.
With 2,400 guest rooms, it's one of the biggest hotels in the Garden State. Besides the casino floor, the main attraction is The Quarter, a massive 200,000-square-foot dining and entertainment complex.
The sportsbook, operated by Caesars, includes 180 seats, a large video wall, and a 250-square-foot odds board. It is located near Chickie’s and Pete’s Crab House & Sports Bar.
Contact details
Address: 2831 Boardwalk
Location: North Tower Casino just inside the Boardwalk entrance.
Hours of Operation:
- Sunday & Monday: 9 a.m.-12 a.m.
- Tuesday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-12 a.m.
- Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 a.m.
- Betting kiosks open 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Bally’s opened its doors in 1979, one of the first casinos in Atlantic City. Once Bally’s became part of the Bally’s Corporation (formerly Twin River Worldwide) in 2020, the former Caesars property had the option to add its own sportsbook.
The permanent 4,100-square-foot FanDuel Sportsbook at Bally’s AC opened on March 12, 2021.
Here are some of the specifics regarding the FanDuel space at Bally's:
- Central 25-foot-wide LED video wall
- 20 IGT PlaySports self-serve betting kiosks
- Five live betting windows
- Luxury 80-seat lounge with 30 reclining club chair
- Food and beverage menu, including self-service craft beer
Contact details
Address: 1900 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, NJ
Location: The sportsbook lounge is located just off the casino floor at the site of the former Blue Martini Lounge. It’s footsteps away from the Boardwalk entrance.
Hours of Operation*:
- Monday-Thursday:11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.-12 a.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
*Subject to change based on special sporting events.