NJ S2334

Bill

Establishes annual fee for sports wagering licensees; directs funds from such fees to Council on Compulsive Gambling and gambling addiction treatment programs.

Introduced
01/13/2026

In Committee
01/13/2026

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Under current law, the Division of Gaming Enforcement is authorized to establish by regulations the license issuance and renewal fees for sports wagering licenses. Such fees are currently set at $100,000 annually, with 50 percent of these fees being dedicated to gambling addiction treatment programs. This bill establishes an annual fee to be paid by sports wagering licensees, in addition to license issuance and annual renewal fees. The bill establishes this fee as $250,000, with $140,000 being allocated to the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey and the remaining $110,000 being used for other compulsive gambling treatment programs in this State.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new annual fee of $250,000 for sports wagering licensees, which is in addition to the existing license issuance and renewal fees. This new fee will be deposited into the State General Fund and then appropriated by the Legislature to the Department of Human Services. Specifically, $140,000 of this fee will be allocated to the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, an organization that provides prevention, education, and treatment programs for compulsive gambling, and the remaining $110,000 will be used for other compulsive gambling treatment programs within the state. This measure aims to increase funding for addiction services related to gambling.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

John McKeon (D)*, Shirley Turner (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2334

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2334
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2334_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A2392	Establishes annual fee for sports wagering licensees; directs funds from such fees to Council on Compulsive Gambling and gambling addiction treatment programs.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee	Same As
A5359	Establishes annual fee for sports wagering licensees; directs funds from such fees to Council on Compulsive Gambling and gambling addiction treatment programs.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee	Carry Over
S3283	Establishes annual fee for sports wagering licensees; directs funds from such fees to Council on Compulsive Gambling and gambling addiction treatment programs.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee	Carry Over

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