NJ S2160

Prohibits sports wagering licensees in New Jersey from offering or accepting micro bets, defined as live proposition wagers 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 as a disorderly persons offense with fines of $500 to $1,000 per offense, with each wager offered or accepted constituting a separate offense

Cites problem gambling concerns, noting the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey reported a 277% spike in helpline calls since sports wagering legalization and studies estimating 8% of professional athletes are problem gamblers

Addresses integrity concerns, stating micro bets on single plays are easier to fix than traditional wagers and have led to investigations of professional athletes altering performance

Amends P.L.2018, c.33 to add definitions for "micro bet" and "proposition bet" to existing sports wagering law, taking effect immediately upon enactment