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NJ S1981
NJ S1981Authorizes licensing of certain sporting event brackets and boxes under raffle law.
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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 permits raffle licensees to conduct games similar to, and including, those known as Super Bowl "boxes" and March Madness "brackets". As defined by the bill, boxes are games in which the participants select a box within a grid of all possible outcomes of a selected event, and the winner is based on the selection of the box reflecting the actual outcome of the selected event, when the values of such boxes are assigned at random and without prior knowledge by the participants. Brackets are defined as games in which participants select a series of outcomes for a selected series of events, and the winner of which is the participant who selects the most outcomes correctly. In both games, the winner or winners may receive no more than 50 percent of the prize, with the remainder being retained by the licensee as proceeds. The Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission will establish rules and regulations governing the conduct of these games.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission to create rules for licensed organizations to conduct games similar to "Super Bowl boxes" and "March Madness brackets." These "boxes" involve participants choosing a square on a grid representing potential outcomes of an event, with the winner determined by the square that matches the actual event's outcome, where the value of each square is randomly assigned. "Brackets" require participants to predict a series of outcomes for multiple events, and the winner is the one with the most correct predictions. In both types of games, winners can receive a maximum of 50% of the prize money, with the remaining 50% going to the licensee as proceeds. The commission will also set rules regarding how often these games can be held, prize limits, and who can conduct them.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
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 |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1981 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1981_I1.HTM |
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