S 3509 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Permits conduct of Queen of Hearts raffle games.

This bill permits licensed organizations in New Jersey, such as charities, churches, and civic groups, to conduct a specific raffle game called "Queen of Hearts." It defines the game as one where participants draw cards from a board of 54 shuffled cards until they select the Queen of Hearts. If a non-Queen card is chosen, the participant wins a cash prize; if the Queen is selected, they receive 50% of the prize with the rest going to the organizer. The Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission must create regulations for this game, but the bill does not change existing licensing rules for eligible organizations.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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