Bill > A4276

Introduced Session

This bill prohibits the use of credit cards as a method of paying for online casino games or online sports wagers in this State. Under current law, patrons are permitted to make deposits to their wagering accounts with a credit card. This bill would prohibit these practices. The bill does not limit the ability of patrons to engage in these activities by paying with debit cards, or other forms of acceptable payment. This bill also codifies certain administrative rules regarding the requirements necessary to establish patron Internet gaming and sports wagering accounts as well as standards for identifying and preventing prohibited persons from participating in Internet or mobile gaming and online sports wagering. This bill also codifies certain proposed administrative rules regarding responsible gaming. These changes establish a framework for online casinos and sportsbooks to utilize data in order to identify, monitor, and intervene with patrons who may be exhibiting certain problem gaming behavior. Under the bill, online casinos and sportsbooks are required to designate a responsible gaming lead to oversee the identification of at-risk patrons, maintain records, provide responsible gaming information and resources, and ensure such patrons are excluded from direct marketing and promotions. Automated systems must flag certain patron behaviors for review, after which a determination will be made regarding whether a patron should be classified as at risk. This bill establishes a series of phases of intervention ranging from informational outreach to mandatory education, direct personal contact, temporary account suspension, and ultimately account closure and referral to professional help if problem gaming is confirmed. Online casinos and sportsbooks must document all reviews and interventions and retain records for regulatory inspection. The bill establishes certain requirements to restrict withdrawal cancellations to prevent impulsive gambling behavior, allow regulators and online casinos and sportsbooks to add or tighten risk triggers, and require the collection of patron gender identification data solely for Statewide reporting on problem gambling trends.

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Dan Hutchison (D)*,  Cody Miller (D)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (on 02/19/2026)

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