A total of 13 online casinos launched in New Jersey that day. How many legal online casino sites are in NJ? 29, including Bally, Caesars Palace, Virgin, BetMGM, and Hard Rock Bet.

On February 26, 2013, Governor Chris Christie signed legislation permitting Internet gambling in New Jersey. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement was tasked with implementing regulations and performing licensing and technical investigations for this newly approved industry.