S 2137 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits amusement games licensees from offering or advertising gambling activities related to amusement games.

S 2137 prohibits businesses licensed to operate amusement games (like arcade machines or video games) from accepting wagers, allowing gambling activities on their premises, or advertising such activities. It directly affects licensed amusement game operators across New Jersey. The bill amends existing law to explicitly ban these actions, stating license holders "shall not accept or allow wagers" or "advertise or promote" gambling related to their licensed games. Violations would be classified as disorderly persons offenses, potentially leading to license forfeiture and gambling penalties. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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