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NJ A3621
NJ A3621Allows horse racetracks to be available for placing wagers at casinos in Atlantic City using Internet.
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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 would permit a running or harness horse racetrack in this State to enter into an agreement with a casino located in Atlantic City, or such a casino's Internet gaming affiliate, that allows the racetrack's premises to be available as a venue at which the holder of an Internet gaming account may place wagers at casinos using the Internet. The Division of Gaming Enforcement will have jurisdiction over Internet gaming at casinos that originates from racetracks and will establish minimum standards for the equipment used and locations at a racetrack from which wagers may be placed. Internet wagering from racetracks will not be subject to regulation by the New Jersey Racing Commission. A casino, or its Internet gaming affiliate, will compensate a racetrack licensee for its services as provided in the terms of the agreement. The provisions of the Internet gaming law, N.J.S.A.5:12-95.17 et al. will apply to the placing of wagers at casinos from racetracks, except where inconsistent with the bill's provisions. The bill creates an exception for racetracks from the prohibition in existing law on so-called "Internet cafes."
AI Summary
This bill allows horse racetracks in New Jersey to partner with Atlantic City casinos, or their online gaming affiliates, to offer internet wagering directly from the racetrack premises. This means individuals with an online casino account could place bets at a casino through the internet while physically at a horse racetrack. The Division of Gaming Enforcement, which oversees casino gaming, will regulate this new type of internet wagering originating from racetracks, setting standards for equipment and where bets can be placed, and this will not be overseen by the New Jersey Racing Commission. Casinos will compensate the racetracks for providing this service, and this new arrangement is an exception to existing laws that generally prohibit non-casino locations from facilitating internet casino wagers, often referred to as "internet cafes."
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts 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/A3621 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3621_I1.HTM |
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