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NJ A2676
NJ A2676Directs State Lottery Commission to permit purchase of lottery tickets by electronic means.
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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2010-2011 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill directs the State Lottery Commission to implement a program that would allow State residents to purchase lottery tickets directly from the Division of the State Lottery using the Internet, electronic mail, text messaging, or other electronic means. Players could purchase tickets using a credit or debit card, or a check or cash deposited with the division. Players also could buy tickets through a subscription that permits the purchase of tickets over an extended period of time. Winners would be notified by electronic mail, text message, or other electronic means immediately following a drawing. The commission will establish procedures for the payment of winning tickets holders which may include crediting amounts won to a players account or direct deposit into a players account at a financial institution. The bill would allow the commission to operate the program using employees of the division or to contract with one or more qualified vendors to operate the program. The commission is directed to ensure that the program includes security measures to protect against fraud, prevent wagering by underage persons, and protect the personal and financial information of players. The program would be implemented in a way that is consistent with any applicable federal laws and any agreements addressing this States participation in multi-state lotteries.
AI Summary
This bill directs the State Lottery Commission to establish a program allowing New Jersey residents to buy lottery tickets online, via email, text message, or other electronic methods, for games with drawings that are also sold by traditional agents. Players can pay using a debit card, check, or cash deposited with the division, but not credit cards, and can also set up subscriptions for ongoing ticket purchases. Winners will be notified electronically and payments will be handled through account credits or direct deposit. The commission can run this program with its own employees or by contracting with vendors, and must ensure strong security measures against fraud, underage gambling, and data breaches, while also complying with federal laws and multi-state lottery agreements. Additionally, the bill mandates that 5% of the revenue generated from these electronic sales be distributed equally among all licensed lottery sales agents in New Jersey, and allows these agents to accept debit cards, but not credit cards, for in-person ticket purchases.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
John Burzichelli (D)*,
Reed Gusciora (D)*,
Annette Quijano (D)*,
Celeste Riley (D)*,
Connie Wagner (D),
Last Action
Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee (on 12/09/2010)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
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| Reprint | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2010/Bills/A3000/2676_R1.HTM | 05/29/2012 |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2010/Bills/A3000/2676_I1.HTM | 05/28/2012 |
| Statement ARG 12/9/10 | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2010/Bills/A3000/2676_S1.HTM | 04/23/2012 |
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