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NJ S1198
NJ S1198Prohibits online advertisements for casino gaming and sports wagering on platforms intended for children.
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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 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 licensed casino operators and sports wagering operators, along with their staff and contractors, from advertising casino games or sports betting on any internet website or web-based platform, including mobile apps, that are primarily designed for children under the age of 12. This means they cannot post, share, broadcast, or otherwise make these advertisements visible to young audiences, nor can they fund such advertisements within the state. The Division of Gaming Enforcement, a state agency responsible for overseeing gambling, is tasked with creating the necessary rules and taking legal action to ensure this prohibition is followed. The bill will become law 60 days after it is enacted.
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)
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/2026/S1198 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1198_I1.HTM |
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