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NJ S4109
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
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Classifies online sweepstakes casinos as a form of internet gaming, defining them as platforms that allow users to play gambling-style games using free currency and award redeemable promotional credits through random distribution, bundled purchases, or task completion
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Requires sweepstakes casino operators to obtain a casino service industry enterprise license and partner with a licensed Atlantic City casino to receive an internet gaming permit before operating in New Jersey
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Mandates independent third-party audits of sweepstakes casino operators at their expense prior to initial licensing and on a bi-annual basis to maintain valid licenses
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Authorizes the Division of Gaming Enforcement to collaborate with federal, state, and local law enforcement, as well as telecommunications providers, to investigate and restrict access to unauthorized sweepstakes casinos
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Subjects licensed sweepstakes casino operators to all existing internet gaming requirements, including employee background checks, age verification for 21+ patrons, licensing fees, and taxes on gross internet gaming revenues
Legislative Description
Designates sweepstakes casinos as internet gaming; requires licensure, oversight, and taxation thereof within internet gaming framework.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
2/3/2025