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NJ S164

NJ S164
Allows horse racetracks to be available for placing wagers at casinos in Atlantic City using Internet.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 would allow running or harness horse racetracks in New Jersey to enter into agreements with Atlantic City casinos or their Internet gaming affiliates, enabling the racetracks' premises to be used as a venue for placing wagers at casinos using the Internet. The Division of Gaming Enforcement would have jurisdiction over this Internet gaming originating from racetracks and would establish minimum standards for the equipment and locations used. Internet gaming from racetracks would not be subject to regulation by the New Jersey Racing Commission, and the casinos or their affiliates would compensate the racetrack licensees as per the agreement terms. The provisions of the existing Internet gaming law would apply to these wagers placed at casinos from racetracks, except where inconsistent with this bill's provisions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/09/2018)

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