New Jersey Responsible Gaming Report Recommendations Could Throttle Market Potential New Jersey Responsible Gaming Report Recommendations Could Throttle Market Potential
Key Takeaways
  • The first of four annual reports on responsible gaming in New Jersey has been published by the Rutgers Center for Gambling Studies.
  • The report’s suggestions could have a stifling effect on market growth if the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) implements its recommendations.
  • The first recommendation of the report is that the DGE should establish a “brief, standardized educational module” that informs users what RE features are available.
  • The idea that the sign-up process should be interrupted for a substantial responsible gaming message is likely to be strongly opposed by the industry.

The first of four annual reports on responsible gaming in New Jersey has been published by the Rutgers Center for Gambling Studies. The report’s suggestions could have a stifling effect on market growth if the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) implements its recommendations.

The reports were demanded by Governor Chris Christie to accompany the introduction of legislation to authorize state regulated online gambling and are intended to provide the DGE with recommendations to improve its ability to address problem gambling.