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New Jersey In-Person Casinos (2026)

Permitted: New Jersey allows in-person casino gaming; the age is 21+ (18+ lottery/racing/bingo).

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026
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New Jersey allows in-person casino gaming; the age is 21+ (18+ lottery/racing/bingo). Nine Atlantic City commercial casinos (slots, table games, poker) plus retail sportsbooks at casinos and racetracks. State lottery and pari-mutuel racing.

Official source: nj.gov →

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In-Person Casinos in states bordering New Jersey

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • DelawarePermitted

    Delaware has three racino casinos with slots, table games and retail sportsbooks; casino age 21. They are Delaware Park, Dover Downs and Harrington Raceway. The state lottery (incl. keno) and charitable gaming are also legal. No tribal casinos.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: delottery.com · Full Delaware rule →

  • New YorkPermitted

    New York allows in-person casino gaming; the casino/racino age is 21+. Commercial casinos (upstate), tribal casinos, and racinos/VLT facilities statewide; three NYC-area downstate licenses awarded Dec 2025 (opening later this decade). State lottery and charitable gaming.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: gaming.ny.gov · Full New York rule →

  • PennsylvaniaPermitted

    Pennsylvania has 18 land-based casinos with slots, table games and poker; minimum age 21 for casino gaming. The casinos are racetrack, standalone, resort and mini-casino types and also run sportsbooks; VGTs operate at qualified truck stops. The state lottery and charitable gaming are also legal.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →

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