ASSEMBLY TOURISM, GAMING AND THE ARTS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 4003

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  MAY 7, 2026

      The Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 4003.

      This bill prohibits sports wagering licensees, or their contracted operators, from offering any promotional credits, incentives, bonuses, complimentaries, or similar benefits designed to induce persons to wager, to any person who is currently utilizing any responsible gaming programs.  This would include any responsible gaming programs offered by the sports wagering entity or by the State.  Any sports wagering licensee or contracted operator thereof that violates the prohibitions set forth in this bill will be fined not less than $500 per offense.