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New Jersey lawmakers introduce bill to prohibit sweepstakes casinos

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New Jersey Assembly Bill 5447 proposes banning sweepstakes casinos and adding penalties for unlicensed gambling operators and practices. Sponsored by Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese, the bill would give enforcement responsibilities to the Division of Consumer Affairs and the Division of Gaming Enforcement; the Social and Promotional Games Association said it opposes the proposal.

If enacted, the bill would prohibit sweepstakes casino operations in New Jersey and expand enforcement powers against unlicensed gambling.

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New Jersey mandates data-driven responsible gaming rules for online operators

New Jersey has become the first US state to impose mandatory data-driven responsible gaming requirements for online gambling operators, announced by Attorney General Davenport and the Division of Gaming Enforcement. Operators must appoint a responsible gaming lead, apply mandatory customer play thresholds and behavioural triggers, and use three phases of intervention for at-risk customers. The state also launched the free RecoverMe cognitive behavioural therapy app for residents.

Online gambling companies in New Jersey now face responsible gaming rules that are compulsory and based on data, making the state the first in the US to do so. Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) made the announcement this week. Each operator has to name a responsible gaming lead who oversees these efforts. According to the state government, the regulations are now final.

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