New Jersey regulators have fined Caesars Sportsbook $251,250 and ordered $45,465 in disgorgement, bringing the total penalty to $296,715. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement said the case involved infractions tied to responsible-gaming messaging and self-exclusion policies.
Gaming America reported that the penalty is a sharp step up from what it described as a regulator historically associated with smaller fines. The outlet said it believes the total is the largest issued to an online gambling operator in New Jersey’s history, although the Division of Gaming Enforcement did not respond to its request to confirm that point.
The scale stands out against other reported New Jersey enforcement actions. Most other NJDGE fines have been in the five figures or very low six figures, and several 2024 cases involving bets on prohibited markets together led to $40,000 in fines. A $100,000 DraftKings penalty in 2024 was also tied to inaccurate reporting of handle and revenue numbers.
The largest prior penalty the outlet found was a $112,188 fine to Super Group, which does business as Betway and Jackpot City, after self-excluded players were allowed to gamble. Super Group later left the market entirely. The Caesars penalty is more than twice that amount.
New Jersey’s official self-exclusion programme is meant for people struggling with gambling problems. The Division of Gaming Enforcement says it covers internet gambling and land-based casino gambling, and that it works with the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey.
The state says people can self-exclude from Atlantic City casino facilities, including internet gaming activities, or from internet gaming only. It offers four registration methods, including in person or by video conference, with minimum exclusion periods of one year, five years or a lifetime in some cases, and online options with one-year or five-year terms.
The division’s responsible-gaming page defines the concept as policies and practices aimed at promoting safe and enjoyable gambling while minimising harm to individuals and society. It says the agency works closely with licensed casinos and online operators, and notes that DAG Jamie McKelvey has been named its first Responsible Gaming Coordinator to oversee ongoing initiatives, including AG Platkin’s February initiative to proactively monitor patrons for signs of problem gambling.
The New Jersey case also fits a wider enforcement context. Heavier fines overseas are more common, usually in anti-money-laundering cases, including a £19.2 million fine against William Hill Group in the U.K. in 2023 and an AU$450 million penalty against Crown Resorts in Australia for AML-related breaches.
Against Caesars Sportsbook’s reported $38.8 million in New Jersey revenue in 2025, excluding secondary brands, the $296,715 penalty amounts to about two-and-a-half days’ worth of revenue.
