Provides amounts remaining in inactive Internet gaming accounts will be abandoned property after three years under unclaimed property law.
This bill changes how unclaimed money in inactive online gambling accounts is handled in New Jersey. After three years of inactivity, funds in these accounts will be treated as "unclaimed property" under state law instead of being split 50/50 between casinos and the casino control fund. Casinos must attempt to contact account holders via mail, phone, or email before closing dormant accounts. The policy directly affects online gamblers who leave money unused in their accounts for over three years. The bill was introduced in 2026 but withdrawn before committee consideration.
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died
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Vince Polistina
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