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.
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Authorizes Division of Gaming Enforcement to participate in national self-exclusion list for gaming activities, and to create necessary forms for participation.
Authorizes Division of Gaming Enforcement to participate in national self-exclusion list for gaming activities, and to create necessary forms for participation.
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.
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.
Permits civil liability against casinos and simulcast facilities for reckless indifference or intentional misconduct toward persons self-excluded from gaming activities.
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.
Directs Division of Gaming Enforcement to issue regulation to require name of Atlantic City casino be printed on its Internet gaming websites and advertisements.
Requires Division of Gaming Enforcement to arrange study and implement certain language requirements in gambling advertisements; restricts advertisements and promotions in certain locations.
Requires Division of Gaming Enforcement to arrange study and implement certain language requirements in gambling advertisements; restricts advertisements and promotion in certain locations.
Permits civil liability against casinos and simulcast facilities for reckless indifference or intentional misconduct toward persons self-excluded from gaming activities.
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.
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.
Authorizes Division of Gaming Enforcement to participate in national self-exclusion list for gaming activities, and to create necessary forms for participation.
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.