Permits use of credit card, debit card, or other electronic payment for bingo, raffles, and penny auctions.

This bill (S 3436) allows licensees of bingo, raffles, and penny auctions in New Jersey to accept credit cards, debit cards, or other electronic payments for participants purchasing shares, tickets, or participation rights. It directly affects organizations operating under the "Bingo Licensing Law" (P.L.1954, c.6) and "Raffles Licensing Law" (P.L.1954, c.5). The key mechanism requires the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission to adopt regulations enabling electronic payments, which current law does not permit. The bill changes existing restrictions to align with modern payment methods for these legalized games.