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NJ S1744
NJ S1744Requires display of estimated odds of winning on certain lottery tickets and State Lottery website.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the State Lottery Commission to prominently display the overall estimated odds of winning a lottery prize, regardless of amount. For games other than draw games, the odds will be displayed on every such game sold. For draw games, the estimated odds of winning will be made readily available to consumers at the point of sale and on the official New Jersey Lottery website. The bill requires that the odds of winning be expressed in a standardized format in a manner to be determined by the commission. The bill defines "draw based game" to mean a game whose tickets are generated from the gaming system, the winning numbers are randomly drawn by mechanical or electronic means, and does not have a pre-determined outcome.
AI Summary
This bill requires the State Lottery Commission to prominently display the overall estimated odds of winning a prize in any lottery game, regardless of the prize amount. For games that are not "draw based games" (which are defined as games where tickets are generated by the system, winning numbers are randomly drawn, and the outcome isn't predetermined), these odds must be printed on every ticket sold. For draw based games, the odds must be easily accessible to consumers at the place of purchase and on the official New Jersey Lottery website. The bill also mandates that these odds be presented in a consistent, standardized format, to be decided by the commission, and will take effect seven months after being enacted, though the commission can prepare for its implementation sooner.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1744 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1744_I1.HTM |
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