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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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Tony Bucco
RRepublican
Co
Kristin Corrado
RRepublican
Co
Vince Polistina
RRepublican
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