Requires employees of gambling and addiction related State entities to participate in problem gambler training program.

Bill S 4644 requires state employees who interact with the public at gambling-related agencies to complete a problem gambler training program. It directly affects staff at the New Jersey Racing Commission, State Lottery, Casino Control Commission, Gaming Enforcement Division, and Mental Health Division. The training, developed by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services with input from gaming and gambling experts, teaches employees to respond empathetically, share resource information, and guide individuals through self-exclusion options. The program must be updated periodically as treatment guidelines evolve.