New Jersey Bill Would Replace Underage Gambling Charges With Civil Fines
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Senate Bill 597 would replace the disorderly persons offence for underage gambling at Atlantic City casinos, simulcast facilities and their sportsbooks with tiered civil penalties. The proposal also covers licensees, employees and adults in a young person’s care who knowingly allow underage gambling; it remains before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Why it matters
Casinos, facilities and sportsbooks may face civil penalties if licensees or staff knowingly allow underage gambling.