S 4282 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits sweepstakes model of wagering; establishes new penalties for unlawful gambling operations and practices; directs Division of Consumer Affairs and Division of Gaming Enforcement to enforce penalties.

This bill prohibits most sweepstakes wagering models where participants pay to enter for a chance to win prizes, with specific exceptions for free entry options or paid entry tied to purchasing food, beverages, or merchandise under $20. It establishes civil penalties of up to $100,000 for first offenses and $250,000 for repeat violations, with additional requirements for transparency including clear disclosure of rules, odds, and prize values. The bill designates the Division of Consumer Affairs to enforce sweepstakes regulations and the Division of Gaming Enforcement to oversee other gambling prohibitions, including expanded definitions for online gambling resorts. It affects businesses offering sweepstakes or gambling services in New Jersey, requiring them to comply with specific operational rules and disclosure requirements. The law includes protections for senior citizens, requiring restitution of twice the amount for violations against them.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 Last action Jun 30, 2025
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jun 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
May 29, 2025
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
May 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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