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Monmouth Park
Monmouth Park Racetrack opened the state’s first sportsbook on June 14 and spent the past few years investing millions of dollars to convert a cafeteria into the William Hill Race & Sports Bar. The well-reviewed facility has 22 betting windows, more than 50 TVs and hundreds of seats — expansion into the grandstand could increase capacity up to 7,500 — as well as a 75-foot wide, 8-foot tall video board.
Monmouth Park was on track to have its mobile app, also powered by William Hill, operational by Sunday’s kickoffs. HOURS Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday: 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday: 7:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m.-1 a.m.
Meadowlands Racetrack
The closest option to New York, which isn’t expected to legalize its own sportsbooks until 2019, at the earliest. Located a few punts away from MetLife Stadium, the FanDuel Sportsbook opened July 14 with a 5,300-square-foot setup, and has recently expanded into a new sports lounge, which will house 15 cashiers and 65 TVs and remain open until all live U.S. games have concluded.
If you’re traveling by car, plan on leaving extra time, and make sure you have a parking pass to get on the property. The 160 bus line from Port Authority Bus Terminal is an option, and the Meadowlands Rail Service directly to the stadium opens 3¹/2 hours before kickoff and ends one hour and the game. HOURS Mondays-Thursdays: 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Fridays: 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays: 7 a.m.-2 a.m. Sundays: 8 a.m.-1 a.m.
Borgata
Located in Atlantic City’s marina district, the Race & Sports Book is a non-smoking venue, with 10 betting windows and 100 individual seats, each equipped with flat-screen monitors for players. A larger $7 million facility is being planned to replace the temporary sportsbook, which opens daily at 11 a.m.
Ocean Resort Casino
This boardwalk hotel opened June 28 — on the site of the former Revel casino — and built a 7,500-square-foot sports book in the middle of the casino floor, which offers in-game betting. Also partnered with William Hill, the sportsbook features a “$1,000,000” Gridiron Challenge,” which asks bettors to make weekly NFL picks and awards 10 players $500 in free plays each week and five players $5,000 in free plays at the end of the season. If someone makes at least 193 out of 233 correct picks, they will win $1,000,000. The sportsbook is open daily from 9 a.m. to midnight.
Resorts Atlantic City
New Jersey’s first casino hotel opened its sportsbook on Aug. 15 and features a temporary setup with six betting windows, four self-service kiosks and a 12-foot video wall with 15 television screens. A larger sportsbook is being planned to replace the temporary facility, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Golden Nugget
Another marina district hotel, the Golden Nugget opened a temporary sportsbook on Aug. 15, and is open from 10 a.m. to midnight. Come NBA season, you’ll have to bet somewhere else, though, because casino owner Tilman Fertitta’s ownership of the Houston Rockets prohibits the property from taking NBA bets.
Bally’s
Located in the Wild Wild West casino, the 8,190-square-foot temporary space opened on July 30. Players can watch on three large TVs — and five smaller ones — from 30 leather chairs or multiple high-top tables. The sportsbook opens daily at 11 a.m., and closes at either 11:30 p.m. or midnight.
Harrah’s
The marina district sportsbook has a similar temporary setup to Bally’s — with the same betting lines and hours — as both are owned by Caesars Entertainment. Mobile gaming is also in the work for the sister sites. Caesars is expected to launch mobile gaming this weekend.
DraftKings Sportsbook
The fantasy sports site became the first to fully launch a sports betting app on Aug. 6 and offers in-game betting. Bets can be made 24 hours a day, but players must be in New Jersey when placing action.
William Hill mobile betting
This app and website feature in-game wagering, a wide range of parlays, teasers and props, and the ability to buy points on the betting line.
playMGM
Similar to DraftKings, except this app is currently only available for Android phones.
SugarHouse Sportsbook
The latest app — also available online — offers a unique feature, which allows players to cash out an active bet before the outcome is decided, enabling someone to cut their losses or claim a fraction of their maximum payout.