New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a law requiring public colleges, universities and community colleges to host the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey at least once per semester. The sessions must provide information on gambling risks, support services and self-exclusion tools.
Public colleges must arrange recurring gambling-harm education and support for students.
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New Jersey generated $12bn in sports betting handle in 2025, according to a published revenue tracker. The tracker also reports $1.1bn in revenue and says the handle was slightly lower than in 2024; its figures combine online and retail wagering unless otherwise specified by the regulator.
New Jersey raised its minimum hourly wage for most workers to $15.92 at the start of 2026, reportedly, with casino employees among those affected. Tipped casino workers have a $6.05 hourly minimum, but employers must make up any shortfall if their total earnings fall below $15.92; seasonal workers and employees of smaller employers have a $15.23 minimum.
Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) asked New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy in December to press lawmakers to vote on a bill banning indoor smoking at Atlantic City casinos before he leaves office. A letter signed by 160 casino workers said his support should be matched by action; Murphy’s office said he would sign a ban if lawmakers passed it. Casino operators oppose the proposal, citing possible revenue and job losses, while CEASE disputes those claims.
Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects asked New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to press lawmakers to vote on bills ending indoor smoking at Atlantic City casinos. A spokesperson for Murphy said he would sign a ban if legislation reached his desk; the current legislature’s term ends on 12 January 2026.
Media commentators and advocacy groups in the Philippines are calling for a nationwide information campaign on online betting risks, reportedly amid estimates that about 32 million adults participate. The report says PAGCOR oversees dozens of licensed operators and describes measures including identity checks, advertising limits and payment restrictions; critics argue that enforcement alone may not address illegal operators or public awareness.