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CONTESTEDCFTC-regulated venues · checked 7 OCT 2026

Are prediction markets legal in New Jersey?

By Settled desk · Checked against 6 sources · NOT LEGAL ADVICE
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Yes, for now, and contested. Polymarket says it accepts New Jersey. Novig says it accepts New Jersey, sports included. The Third Circuit affirmed Kalshi's injunction against New Jersey enforcement on 6 Apr 2026; New Jersey petitioned the Supreme Court on 2 Sep 2026 (No. 26-299).

Which platforms accept New Jersey residents

PLATFORMACCEPTSSPORTSSOURCE
Kalshi logoKalshiNOT STATEDNOT STATEDnone found
Robinhood logoRobinhoodNOT STATEDNOT STATEDnone found

What the law says

2 SEP 2026New Jersey filed a petition for certiorari in Flaherty v. KalshiEX (No. 26-299) seeking review of the Third Circuit's 6 Apr 2026 ruling for Kalshi; response now due 9 Nov 2026. supremecourt.gov ↗

6 APR 2026Third Circuit (2-1) affirmed the D.N.J. preliminary injunction barring New Jersey from enforcing state law against Kalshi sports event contracts on CEA preemption grounds. www2.ca3.uscourts.gov ↗

27 MAR 2025New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement issued a cease and desist letter to Kalshi over unauthorized sports wagering. nj.gov ↗

27 MAR 2025New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement issued a cease and desist letter to Robinhood Markets over unauthorized sports wagering. nj.gov ↗

Sources. 6 primary and court sources, each quoted on our side and read on 7 Oct 2026: apps.apple.com, support.novig.com, supremecourt.gov, www2.ca3.uscourts.gov, nj.gov (2). A cell marked not stated means no source we found says it either way.
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Where to trade from New Jersey
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FEE AT 50¢: 1.5% to 3.5%
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Novig
FEE AT 50¢: 0% to 1.5%
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No partner links here: both go to our own fee pages.
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