Permits civil liability against casinos and simulcast facilities for reckless indifference or intentional misconduct toward persons self-excluded from gaming activities.

This bill (S 2331) allows civil lawsuits against New Jersey casinos and simulcast facilities if they recklessly or intentionally fail to enforce self-exclusion programs for people who voluntarily banned themselves from gambling. It directly affects self-excluded gamblers and holds casinos/employees liable for harm caused by reckless indifference or intentional misconduct (e.g., ignoring self-exclusion requests or permitting gambling while on the list). Current law shields casinos from liability for simple failures to block self-excluded players, but this bill removes that protection for cases involving reckless or intentional actions. The law amends existing regulations to clarify that casinos must follow self-exclusion procedures and can be sued for willful violations.