Allows certain alcoholic beverage retailers to host sports betting pools for certain championship games.
This bill allows bars and restaurants with plenary retail consumption licenses to host sports betting pools for specific championship sporting events without needing a separate sports wagering license. It defines "championship sporting events" to include major events like the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, and NCAA basketball championships. The bill permits betting only from customers aged 21 or older who are physically present at the establishment, prohibits online betting, and requires all pool proceeds to be paid only to winning customers. This policy change directly affects licensed bars and restaurants that want to offer this type of entertainment during major sporting events.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Feb 13, 2025
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Feb 13, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee
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Reginald Atkins
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