S 2160 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering micro bets; establishes penalties.

This bill prohibits sports wagering licensees (like casinos and online sportsbooks) in New Jersey from offering "micro bets," which are live wagers on the outcome of the very next play in a game (e.g., whether the next baseball pitch will be a strike). It directly affects businesses operating sports wagering services by requiring them to stop this specific betting type and establishes penalties for non-compliance. The key mechanism is a clear ban on micro bets, defined as proposition bets concerning the next immediate play during an ongoing event. The bill aims to address concerns about rapid betting contributing to problem gambling, as highlighted by rising helpline calls and studies on athlete gambling risks.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026

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Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill → Introduced · 2 edits · Jan 13, 2026

MINOR

The bill moved from technical review to introduced status, with no changes to its substantive provisions. A legislative statement was added at the end explaining that the bill prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering or accepting micro bets (wagers on the next play in an ongoing sporting event), and that violations constitute a disorderly persons offense punishable by a fine of $500 to $1,000 per offense.

TECHNICAL

A legislative statement was appended to the bill explaining its purpose: prohibiting micro bets (live wagers on the next play in an ongoing sporting event) and defining penalties for violations.

Procedural status changed from 'As reported by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee with Technical Review' to 'Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel.'

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Committee

Mar 23, 2026

Committee

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

upper

Jan 13, 2026

Introduced

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

upper

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors