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NJ S4794
NJ S4794Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering micro bets; establishes penalties.
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Introduced
10/27/2025
10/27/2025
In Committee
10/27/2025
10/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Micro betting has become an increasingly popular practice whereby bettors can wager on each play in a sporting event. Examples of micro bets include whether the next pitch in a baseball game will be a strike or whether the next play in a football game will be a pass or run. The pace at which sporting events are played, and therefore the pace at which micro bets can be placed, limits the ability of bettors to research and consider their wagers before placing them and enables bettors to place a higher volume of wagers in a shorter amount of time, contributing to excessive and irresponsible gambling. This bill would prohibit sports wagering licensees from offering or accepting any wager on a micro bet. The bill defines "micro bet" to mean a proposition bet which is wagered live, while a sport or athletic event is ongoing, and concerns the outcome of the next play or action occurring in the sport or athletic event. A proposition bet is a side wager on a part of a sport or athletic event that does not concern the final outcome of the sport or athletic event. Common proposition bets include how many points a basketball player might score, or whether a football player will score a touchdown or not. The bill provides that any sports wagering licensee or person who offers or accepts a micro bet contrary to the provisions of the bill has committed a disorderly persons offense and will be subject to a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000 per offense.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to prohibit sports wagering licensees from offering or accepting micro bets, which are defined as live, in-game proposition bets concerning the outcome of the next play or action in a sporting event. The legislation is motivated by concerns about problem gambling, particularly the potential for micro bets to encourage rapid, impulsive wagering that can lead to addiction. The bill defines micro bets as a specific type of proposition bet (a side wager that does not concern the final outcome of a sporting event) and establishes penalties for sports wagering licensees who offer such bets. Specifically, any licensee or person who offers or accepts a micro bet will be guilty of a disorderly persons offense and subject to a fine between $500 and $1,000 per offense, with each individual wager considered a separate offense. The bill's findings highlight several key concerns, including the rapid pace of micro betting, its potential to accumulate losses quickly, and its particular risks for professional athletes who may be more susceptible to problem gambling. By prohibiting micro bets, the legislation aims to protect individuals from the potential harmful effects of this type of sports wagering and maintain the integrity of sports competitions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 10/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4794 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4794_I1.HTM |
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