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title: "New Jersey Legalises Internet Gambling"
url: https://geobetnetwork.com/new-jersey-legalises-internet-gambling/
description: "From iGamingBusiness . Governor Chris Christie has today signed legislation that will see New Jersey become the third state in America after Nevada and Delaware to."
published: 2026-08-07
updated: 2026-08-07
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# New Jersey Legalises Internet Gambling

Published 2026-08-07

*From [iGamingBusiness](http://www.igamingbusiness.com/content/new-jersey-legalises-internet-gaming)*.

Governor Chris Christie has today signed legislation that will see New Jersey become the third state in America after Nevada and Delaware to legalise online gaming.

The Republican conditionally vetoed a proposed bill earlier this month but said that he would sign it if a number of alterations were made. The amended legislation, which included a provision for a ten-year trial period for Internet gambling and a 5% increase in the tax on winnings to 15%, was comfortably passed in the state Senate by 35-1 and in the Assembly by 68-5 with a single abstention.

Christie’s signature now authorises New Jersey to offer a selection of online slots and casino games in addition to online poker.

‘This was a critical decision, and one that I did not make lightly,’ Christie said in a statement.

‘But with the proper regulatory framework and safeguards that I insisted on including in the bill, I am confident that we are offering a responsible yet exciting option that will make Atlantic City more competitive while also bringing financial benefits to New Jersey as a whole.’

**Related links**
 NPR.org - [Christie Signs N.J. Internet Gambling Bill Into Law](http://www.npr.org/2013/02/27/173025336/christie-signs-n-j-internet-gambling-bill-into-law)
 Marketwire.com – [Gaming stocks look to benefit](http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/gaming-stocks-look-benefit-as-new-jersey-could-become-third-state-legalize-online-gambling-nasdaq-sgms-1755094.htm)