New Jersey Fines BetMGM, bet365 and FanDuel in October 2026.
New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has imposed financial penalties on three major betting operators in October 2026. BetMGM received a $72,000 fine and was ordered to surrender an additional $8,204.49 for accepting wagers on prohibited or unapproved sporting events.
BetMGM Receives $72,000 Fine
Under Order 3073, BetMGM was fined $72,000 and ordered to disgorge $8,204.49. The order, signed by DGE Interim Director Mary Jo Flaherty, follows an Action in Lieu of Complaint dated 18 September 2026.
The regulator cited N.J.S.A. 5:12A-10 and N.J.A.C. 13:69N-1.1, 13:69N-1.9(k) and 13:69N-1.11(a) in its decision. New Jersey’s betting rules prohibit wagering on certain events, including competitions involving New Jersey college teams and collegiate events held within the state.
The order does not specify the number of wagers involved or the period during which the violations occurred.
The penalty comes shortly after BetMGM reported a 7% year-on-year increase in third-quarter revenue to $710 million on 14 October 2026.
Bet365 Fined $33,000 Over Self-Exclusion Violations
The DGE imposed a separate $33,000 fine on bet365 for violations of New Jersey’s self-exclusion regulations under N.J.A.C. 13:69G-2.3 and 13:69G-2.4.
The operator accepted the penalty and agreed to pay the fine. However, the order does not provide details of the individual violations that led to the regulatory action.
Self-exclusion rules allow individuals to restrict their access to gambling services. Licensed operators are expected to comply with these requirements as part of their responsible gambling obligations.
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FanDuel Penalised $5,000 for Non-Compliance
FanDuel was fined $5,000 under N.J.S.A. 5:12-80(d) for failing to comply with a DGE directive issued during an investigation into suspicious betting activity.
According to the operator, the matter arose after it returned funds to a customer before the regulator had completed its investigation.
New Jersey law places a continuing obligation on licensed operators to provide information and assistance requested by the DGE. The penalty highlights the importance of regulatory cooperation during investigations into potentially suspicious betting activity.
Regulatory Compliance Remains in Focus
The three enforcement actions underscore New Jersey’s oversight of sports betting operators, covering prohibited wagers, self-exclusion requirements and compliance with regulatory investigations.
For operators active in the US market, the penalties highlight the importance of maintaining effective betting controls, adhering to responsible gambling rules and responding appropriately to regulatory directives.
