NJ A5971

Prohibits sports wagering licensees in New Jersey from offering or accepting "micro bets," defined as live proposition bets on the outcome of the very next play or action in a sporting event (e.g., whether the next pitch will be a strike)

Establishes penalties for violations: a disorderly persons offense with fines of $500 to $1,000 per offense, with each wager offered or accepted counting as a separate violation

Adds definitions to existing sports wagering law for "micro bet" and "proposition bet" (a side wager on part of an event that does not concern the final outcome)

Cites concerns about problem gambling, noting a 277% increase in calls to New Jersey's problem gambling helpline since sports wagering legalization, and estimates that 8 million Americans suffer from gambling addiction

References integrity concerns, as micro bets on individual plays are easier to fix than traditional wagers, with professional athletes potentially facing heightened temptation to manipulate single-play outcomes