What is the legal gambling age in New Jersey? 21 or older. You need not be a resident of the state to play at NJ online casinos, but you do have to be located within state lines to play the games. Licensed NJ online casinos use geolocation software to check where you are.

Both online (iGaming) and land-based casino gaming, which includes poker, are permitted by individuals located in New Jersey and are governed by the New Jersey Casino Control Act (N.J.S.A.