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New Jersey lawmakers propose licensing rules for online sweepstakes casinos

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New Jersey assemblyman Clinton Calabrese introduced Assembly Bill 5196 on 16 January, proposing to bring online sweepstakes casinos under the state’s internet-gaming framework. The bill would require a casino service industry enterprise licence, an internet gaming permit and a partnership with an Atlantic City casino; it would also set penalties for unauthorised operators and advertisers.

If enacted, the bill would impose licensing, casino-partner and compliance requirements on sweepstakes operators in New Jersey.

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Maryland lawmakers propose ban on online sweepstakes casino games

Maryland lawmakers introduced House Bill 295 and Senate Bill 112 on 14 January, proposing a ban on defined online and mobile interactive games. The bills would impose criminal penalties of up to three years in prison, fines of $10,000 to $100,000, or both; they would also require reporting of relevant business relationships and allow licence denials or revocations in specified cases.

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