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NJ A2392
NJ A2392Establishes annual fee for sports wagering licensees; directs funds from such fees to Council on Compulsive Gambling and gambling addiction treatment programs.
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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
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 amount will be allocated to the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, an organization that provides resources and support for individuals struggling with gambling addiction, 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 by imposing a dedicated fee on those who hold licenses to operate sports betting.
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 |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2392 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2392_I1.HTM |
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