New Jersey § 5:12a-13

§ 5:12a-13.

a. Except as otherwise provided by this act, the division shall have the authority

to regulate sports pools, online sports pools, and the conduct of sports wagering

under this act to the same extent that the division regulates casino games. No casino or racetrack shall be authorized to operate a sports pool or online sports

pool unless it has produced, to the satisfaction of the agency issuing the sports

wagering license, information, documentation, and assurances concerning its financial

background and resources, including cash reserves, that are sufficient to demonstrate

that it has the financial stability, integrity, and responsibility to operate a sports

pool or online sports pool. In developing rules and regulations applicable to sports wagering, the division

may examine the regulations implemented in other states where sports wagering is conducted

and may, as far as practicable, adopt a similar regulatory framework. The division, in consultation with the commission, shall promulgate regulations

necessary to carry out the provisions of this act, including, but not limited to,

regulations governing the: (1) amount of cash reserves to be maintained by operators to cover winning wagers; (2) acceptance of wagers on a series of sports events; (3) maximum wagers which may be accepted by an operator from any one patron on any

one sports event; (4) type of wagering tickets which may be used; (5) method of issuing tickets; (6) method of accounting to be used by operators; (7) types of records which shall be kept; (8) use of credit and checks by patrons; (9) type of system for wagering; (10) protections for a person placing a wager; and (11) display of the words, “If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and

wants help, call 1-800 GAMBLER,” or some comparable language approved by the division,

which language shall include the words “gambling problem” and “call 1-800 GAMBLER,”

in all print, billboard, sign, online, or broadcast advertisements of a sports pool

and online sports pool and in every sports wagering lounge. b. Notwithstanding any other provision of P.L.2018 c. 33 ( C.5:12A-10 et al.) or of the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 ( C.52:14B-1 et seq. ), to the contrary, during the 90-day period following the effective date of this

act, the division and the racing commission may, after notice provided in accordance

with this subsection, summarily adopt, amend, or repeal any order, rule, or regulation

for a period not to exceed 270 days for the purpose of ensuring the expeditious and

effective implementation of sports wagering at casinos or racetracks in accordance

with this act. Any summary rulemaking authorized by this subsection shall be subject to such terms

and conditions as the division and the racing commission may deem appropriate. Such rules shall be effective when published by the division and the racing commission

on their respective websites and shall allow for the immediate application of any

racetrack licensed by the racing commission, or casino licensed by the division, to

the respective agency by which they are licensed or permitted, for a transactional

waiver to immediately commence sports wagering. Upon the filing of such application, these rules shall further provide that, upon

a showing therein that the applicant is licensed or permitted by the appropriate agency,

a sports wagering license shall immediately be issued to the respective applicant

allowing for its immediate commencement of sports wagering subject to the condition

that it conform to the entity and individual or other licensing, facility and any

other requirements set forth in the respective rules of each within 270 days. In the event such rules are not complied with within such time period, the non-complying

racetrack or casino will not thereafter be eligible to conduct sports wagering until

such compliance is achieved. Notice of any emergency rulemaking action taken by the division or the racing commission

pursuant to this subsection shall be published in the New Jersey Register, and provided

to the newspapers designated by the division and racing commission pursuant to subsection

d. of section 3 of P.L.1975, c. 231 ( C.10:4-8 ), not later than 30 days subsequent to the implementation of the emergency rules. The text of any emergency rule adopted by the division and the racing commission

pursuant to this section shall be available in each racetrack, casino, sports wagering

lounge, and simulcasting facility implementing the provisions of emergency rulemaking. c. Any person employed on the effective date of this act, P.L.2018, c. 33 ( C.5:12A-10 et al.), by a permitholder in the admissions department or parimutuel clerk department

of a racetrack operated by the permitholder shall be given a one-time right of first

refusal offer of employment at the sports pool, including an online sports pool, that

opens at that racetrack, for the then available positions of similar employment in

that sports pool, or with any vendor contracting with the licensee to operate the

sports pool.