Designates sweepstakes casinos as internet gaming; requires licensure, oversight, and taxation thereof within internet gaming framework.

This bill designates online sweepstakes casinos as a form of internet gaming, requiring them to operate under the same regulatory framework as other internet gaming operators in New Jersey. It defines an online sweepstakes casino as a platform where users play games with "free currency" and earn redeemable credits through purchases, tasks, or random awards, without needing to make an initial monetary investment. The bill requires operators to obtain a casino service industry enterprise license, undergo initial and bi-annual third-party audits, partner with a casino licensee, and comply with all existing internet gaming requirements including age verification, licensing fees, and taxation on gross revenue. This legislation also authorizes the Division of Gaming Enforcement to investigate unauthorized operators and work with telecom providers to restrict access to unlicensed sites, with penalties of $1,000 per player per day for violations.