New Jersey’s betting scene revolves around a familiar cast of teams, but popularity doesn’t always mean profit. Last year, many local sports bettors learned that the hard way as several fan-favorite teams significantly underperformed Against The Spread (ATS). By breaking down how each of New Jersey’s most-bet-on teams performed vs. the spread last season, we can finally see whether locals are actually profiting from their betting habits—or just risking it all in the name of fan loyalty.

When the federal government banned sports betting in all states except Nevada—after having passed the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA)—some states bellied up, accepting the act as status quo. New Jersey, however, took them to court, won, and built an empire. Now it’s home to one of the biggest legal online markets in America—and you can join right from the couch. The best part? You don’t need to understand odds, algorithms, or ancient sports rituals to bet legally in New Jersey. You just need Wi-Fi, a wallet, and the quick guide below.

Oklahoma is home to 38 federally recognized tribes and 143+ tribal casinos , yet sports betting remains entirely illegal. Daily Fantasy Sports operates in a legal gray area. PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy, DraftKings DFS, and FanDuel DFS are fully accessible to Oklahoma residents age 18+, filling much of the void left by sports betting prohibition.

Minnesota has the Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, Wild, and passionate sports fans, but no legal sports betting. Daily Fantasy Sports is the only legal option, and it's thriving. PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy, FanDuel DFS, and DraftKings DFS all operate legally in Minnesota at 18+, providing NFL fans with a viable outlet for prop contests, salary-cap tournaments, and season-long best ball leagues.

Alaska is one of America's most unique and restrictive sports betting states. Sports betting is completely illegal. No retail casinos, no tribal gaming, no sportsbooks, and no state lottery (one of only five states without one). Daily Fantasy Sports is the only legal option, and it's flourishing. PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy, DraftKings DFS, and FanDuel DFS all operate legally in Alaska at 18+, giving residents a legal alternative for NFL action from Anchorage to Fairbanks, Juneau to Nome.

Alabama is one of the most anti-gambling states in America, and it shows. Sports betting is completely illegal, the state doesn't even have a lottery (one of only five states without one), and every legislative attempt to legalize betting has crashed and burned. Daily Fantasy Sports operates in Alabama, but with heavy restrictions imposed by Attorney General Steve Marshall's office in August 2023. This covers Alabama's restrictive, your modified DFS options, and why legalization probably won't happen until 2027-2028 at the earliest.

Georgia is one of the most frustrating sports betting stories in America. Georgia has 10.8 million residents, the Atlanta Falcons, Braves, Hawks, and United, overwhelming public support for legalization, and an estimated $1+ billion in annual illegal offshore betting. But legislators can't get it done. State law doesn't explicitly prohibit DFS, so platforms like PrizePicks (which is headquartered in Atlanta), Underdog Fantasy, FanDuel DFS, and DraftKings DFS serve Georgia residents at 18+ with no issues.

Nevada is America's original sports betting capital, legalizing wagering in 1949 and dominating the industry for over 70 years. The Silver State is home to the Las Vegas Raiders and more sportsbooks than any other state, with legendary retail locations like Westgate, Wynn, Caesars Palace, and Circa Sports offering world-class betting experiences. If you're in Las Vegas for a weekend, the betting experience is legitimately incredible. But if you're trying to bet from home in Henderson without making the drive to the Strip, Nevada's restrictions make life difficult.

Arkansas launched sports betting over two years ago on March 6, 2022, but the market remains one of the most restrictive in America. The Natural State has only three licensed online sportsbooks (Betly, BetSaracen, Oaklawn Sports) operating, with combined welcome bonuses totaling just $100. That's not a typo. One hundred dollars total across all three operators. The good news? Arkansas is one of the few states where you can legally bet on the NFL Draft.