{"id":8803,"date":"2025-03-13T07:23:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T07:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slategray-wallaby-310340.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/13\/spga-rejects-new-jerseys-proposed-sweepstakes-gaming-ban\/"},"modified":"2025-03-13T07:23:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T07:23:45","slug":"spga-rejects-new-jerseys-proposed-sweepstakes-gaming-ban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/13\/spga-rejects-new-jerseys-proposed-sweepstakes-gaming-ban\/","title":{"rendered":"SPGA Rejects New Jersey\u2019s Proposed Sweepstakes Gaming Ban"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Assembly Bill 5447, a proposed law that would outlaw sweepstakes gambling in New Jersey, has drawn considerable opposition from the Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA). The group asked lawmakers to oppose the legislation in a public statement, arguing that a <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/new-bill-proposes-regulation-for-sweepstakes-casinos-in-new-jersey\/\">regulatory framework<\/a> that guarantees monitoring, licensing, and taxation would be preferable.<\/p>\n<p>The SPGA warned that the law goes against New Jersey\u2019s progressive gaming attitude and denounced it as a \u201creckless attempt to ban sweepstakes.\u201d Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese\u2019s earlier regulation approach, which sought to align sweepstakes with other regulated gaming businesses, is directly undermined by the measure, the group stressed.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1050\">Defending Innovation in Gaming<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1343\">New Jersey has long been a leader in gaming industry innovation, and the SPGA argues that this reputation should not be replaced by outdated prohibitions. 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According to an Associated Press report, legislators are considering replacing criminal charges for individuals under 21 with fines instead of legal prosecution.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2526\">As the debate over gaming laws continues, the SPGA remains firm in its mission to protect responsible gaming practices while encouraging smart regulations that support the industry\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/spga-rejects-new-jerseys-proposed-sweepstakes-gaming-ban\/\">SPGA Rejects New Jersey\u2019s Proposed Sweepstakes Gaming Ban<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/\">iGaming.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Assembly Bill 5447, a proposed law that would outlaw sweepstakes gambling in New Jersey, has drawn considerable opposition from the Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA). The group asked lawmakers to oppose the legislation in a public statement, arguing that a regulatory framework that guarantees monitoring, licensing, and taxation would be preferable. 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