New Jersey bill banning online micro betting clears committee
The legislation would prohibit sports wagering licensees from offering or accepting micro bets through online sports betting platforms.
US.- The New Jersey Assembly Tourism, Gaming, and the Arts Committee has advanced a bill that would prohibit online micro betting. A companion measure cleared a Senate committee in March.
Bill A3258, sponsored by Assemblymen Dan Hutchison, Cody Miller, and Dave Bailey Jr., would prohibit sports wagering licensees from offering or accepting micro bets through online sports betting platforms. Bettors would still be permitted to place micro bets in person at sports wagering venues and through self-service wagering machines located at facilities.
The bill defines a micro bet as a live proposition wager placed during a sporting event that focuses on the outcome of the next play or action in a game.
Assemblyman Dan Hutchison said: “Sports betting has expanded significantly in recent years, and with that growth comes a responsibility to make sure safeguards evolve as well. Micro betting moves at a pace that leaves little time for reflection and can encourage impulsive decision-making. This legislation strikes a balance by preserving legal sports wagering while limiting one of its riskiest online forms.”
Assemblyman Cody Miller added: “Technology has changed the way people engage with sports and gaming, but consumer protections need to keep pace. When wager can be placed with a few taps every few seconds, it becomes easier for gambling to shift from entertainment to habit. This bill takes a measured approach to reducing that risk.”
