ASSEMBLY CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 4589

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  MARCH 6, 2025

      The Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 4589.

      As reported by the committee, this bill would permit the use of credit cards, debit cards, and other electronic payment devices for the sale of shares, tickets, or rights to participate in raffles, bingo games, penny auctions, and any other legalized games of chance the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission deems appropriate.  The bill requires the commission to adopt regulations to accept credit cards and other electronic payments.  Current law does not expressly permit the use of credit card or electronic payments to purchase shares, tickets, or rights to participate in legalized games of chance such as raffles, bingo, and penny auctions.