New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A4830

Introduced
9/23/24  

Caption

Authorizes Division of Gaming Enforcement to participate in national self-exclusion list for gaming activities, and to create necessary forms for participation.

Impact

The introduction of A4830 is expected to significantly improve the state's approach to managing gambling addiction and responsible gaming practices. By collaborating with other states on mutual enforcement of self-exclusion lists, A4830 means that an individual can request to self-exclude simultaneously from multiple states. This will prevent individuals from easily bypassing self-exclusion measures by simply crossing state lines, thereby strengthening protections for problem gamblers.

Summary

Assembly Bill A4830 aims to enhance the responsible gaming framework in New Jersey by authorizing the Division of Gaming Enforcement to participate in a national self-exclusion list for gaming activities. The bill allows individuals to voluntarily request placement on a self-exclusion list, which prohibits them from engaging in gaming activities across all licensed casinos and simulcasting facilities. To streamline the process, the division is tasked with creating necessary forms and establishing regulations for the inclusion and removal of individuals from this list, ensuring that people who choose to self-exclude cannot collect any winnings or recover losses during their period of exclusion.

Contention

While supporters emphasize that the bill enhances protections for individuals struggling with gambling addiction, there may be concerns about privacy and the handling of personal information. The bill explicitly prohibits the division from sharing individuals' self-exclusion requests with unauthorized jurisdictions, which is intended to protect personal data. However, some advocates for enhanced consumer rights might call for stronger safeguards for privacy and oversight regarding how personal information is used and managed within these gaming practices.

Companion Bills

NJ S3655

Same As Authorizes Division of Gaming Enforcement to participate in national self-exclusion list for gaming activities, and to create necessary forms for participation.

Previously Filed As

NJ S3655

Authorizes Division of Gaming Enforcement to participate in national self-exclusion list for gaming activities, and to create necessary forms for participation.

NJ A4708

Allow problem gamblers to request placement on Division of Gaming Enforcement's list for self-excluded persons through division's website, by mail, or in-person.

NJ A430

Allow problem gamblers to request placement on Division of Gaming Enforcement's list for self-excluded persons through division's website, by mail, or in-person.

NJ S3063

Permits civil liability against casinos and simulcast facilities for reckless indifference or intentional misconduct toward persons self-excluded from gaming activities.

NJ S4643

Requires those on self-exclusion lists to watch educational and counseling videos prior to removal from self-exclusion lists; permits third party requests for individuals to be excluded from gambling under certain circumstances.

NJ A402

Directs Division of Gaming Enforcement to issue regulation to require name of Atlantic City casino be printed on its Internet gaming websites and advertisements.

NJ A5562

Requires Division of Gaming Enforcement to arrange study and implement certain language requirements in gambling advertisements; restricts advertisements and promotions in certain locations.

NJ S4366

Requires Division of Gaming Enforcement to arrange study and implement certain language requirements in gambling advertisements; restricts advertisements and promotion in certain locations.

NJ HB33

AN ACT relating to gaming activities.

NJ A5803

Modifies tax on certain forms of online gaming and wagering.

Similar Bills

NJ S3063

Permits civil liability against casinos and simulcast facilities for reckless indifference or intentional misconduct toward persons self-excluded from gaming activities.

MA H362

Regulating horse racing, simulcasting and wagering

NJ A4708

Allow problem gamblers to request placement on Division of Gaming Enforcement's list for self-excluded persons through division's website, by mail, or in-person.

NJ A430

Allow problem gamblers to request placement on Division of Gaming Enforcement's list for self-excluded persons through division's website, by mail, or in-person.

NJ S3655

Authorizes Division of Gaming Enforcement to participate in national self-exclusion list for gaming activities, and to create necessary forms for participation.

MA S2726

Proposed regulations -- 205 CMR 15.00 – Procedures for the Approval of a Simulcast-Only Facility

NJ S4643

Requires those on self-exclusion lists to watch educational and counseling videos prior to removal from self-exclusion lists; permits third party requests for individuals to be excluded from gambling under certain circumstances.

MD SB627

Horse Racing - Satellite Simulcast Betting - Alterations