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NJ S4946

NJ S4946
Prohibits online advertisements for casino gaming and sports wagering on platforms intended for children.


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Introduced
12/08/2025
In Committee
12/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits casino licensees and sports wagering licensees, and their employees, agents, and contracted operators, from posting, distributing, broadcasting, disseminating, or otherwise making viewable to the public any casino gaming or sports pool related advertising via the Internet or any other web-based platform intended for use by individuals under the age of 12, including mobile applications, and from sponsoring or financing any such advertisements in this State. The bill also directs the Division of Gaming Enforcement to establish such rules and undertake such legal actions as may be necessary to enforce this prohibition.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits casino and sports wagering licensees, along with their employees, agents, and contracted operators, from advertising their gaming services on internet platforms and websites primarily used by children under 12 years old, including mobile applications. The legislation specifically bars these entities from posting, distributing, broadcasting, or otherwise making such advertisements viewable to the public on child-oriented platforms, as well as prevents them from sponsoring or financing such advertisements within the state. The Division of Gaming Enforcement is tasked with establishing rules and regulations to implement these restrictions, and is authorized to take legal action to enforce the prohibition. Importantly, the bill will go into effect 60 days after its enactment, providing a transition period for affected businesses to adjust their advertising practices. By targeting platforms primarily used by young children, the legislation aims to reduce exposure of gambling-related content to minors and protect them from potential gambling influences.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 12/08/2025)

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