SENATE STATE GOVERNMENT, WAGERING, TOURISM & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE, No. 3609

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  FEBRUARY 25, 2025

      The Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee reports favorably Senate Bill No. 3609.

This bill directs the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission, in consultation with the Division of Gaming Enforcement, to adopt regulations allowing for the conduct of remote raffles within 180 days of the bill becoming law.

     The bill also directs the commission to adopt rules governing the advertising of remote raffles across the State.

     The bill removes all limitations on the value of prizes which may be awarded in any raffle and allows remote raffles to be conducted on Sundays, which is currently prohibited under law.

     The bill establishes a 365 day time-period for winners to be drawn and prizes awarded for remote raffles.

     Finally, the bill requires that organizations conducting remote raffles report quarterly to the commission on the results of any such raffles.