New Jersey bans paid-entry sweepstakes casinos with penalties reaching $250,000
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
New Jersey prohibited paid-entry sweepstakes casinos when Governor Phil Murphy signed A5447 on 15 August 2025, Online Poker Report reported, citing RG.org. The law sets civil penalties of up to $100,000 for an initial violation and $250,000 for subsequent violations, counted daily. It also expands agencies' enforcement powers.
Why it matters
Paid-entry sweepstakes casino operators face daily civil penalties under New Jersey’s prohibition and expanded agency enforcement powers.