Yes, you can bet on Rutgers University sports, including football and basketball, in New Jersey, provided you are of legal gambling age and are doing so through a legal sports betting platform. New Jersey legalized sports betting in June 2018 after the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), which had effectively banned sports betting in most states.
To place a bet on Rutgers, you can use:
1. **Online Sportsbooks**: There are numerous online sportsbooks operating in New Jersey that allow you to bet on college sports, including Rutgers. Examples include DraftKings, FanDuel, BetRivers, and William Hill, among others.
2. **Retail Sportsbooks**: In addition to online betting, you can also place bets in person at retail sportsbooks located in casinos and racetracks across the state.
However, it’s important to note that there are certain restrictions on betting on college sports in New Jersey. For instance, you cannot bet on college teams from New Jersey, including Rutgers, to win the championship in any sport. This is a standard rule across many states that have legalized sports betting to avoid any potential conflicts of interest or corruption.
Always ensure that you are using a legal and regulated platform for sports betting to ensure the safety of your funds and the fairness of the betting process.