Can I Bet the Belmont Stakes Online From New Jersey?

Written by :

Mary Montgomery

Published on :

5 June, 2015

If you live in the state of New Jersey, you are prohibited from betting online with US-based sites such as TVG and TwinSpires. You can bet online at any number of offshore online racebooks, many of which have been around for close to two decades now.

There will be many from the state of New Jersey looking to place wagers online due to its close proximity to the Belmont Racetrack.

Other Prohibited States Include:  Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands. Most offshore online books do accept residents of these jurisdictions.

This list changes so always check prior to deciding to open an online racebook account.

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- Mary Montgomery, Gambling911.com

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