Another reason NJ sucks
lol just kidding our fine, fine neighbors to the East...
Q. I've seen banner ads for Internet casinos and sports books on-line. Are they legal?
A. Internet gambling, of any kind, is not legal in New Jersey. Unlike our Atlantic City casinos, Internet casinos are not regulated. That means that we have not tested the games to make sure that they operate fairly and with integrity. Further, even if a person wins an Internet wager from a casino-style game, horse race or sporting event, we cannot be sure that he or she will ever be paid.
Q. If an Internet casino operates from outside New Jersey or outside the United States, does that mean I am free to play there?
A. No matter where the site operators are located, Internet gambling is illegal in New Jersey. It is not legal to offer on-line gambling to New Jersey residents or to accept bets placed in New Jersey, and it is not legal to operate Internet gambling in New Jersey.
Q. I've gambled on-line, but I didn't receive winnings I am owed. Who can help me?
A. We're doing our best to keep New Jersey's citizens from being cheated, and the best way to do that is to encourage you to avoid Internet gambling altogether. If you choose to engage in Internet gambling, despite these warnings and you are defrauded, you may find practical difficulty in trying to recoup your losses.
Q. I think someone I know is gambling on-line and may have a problem. What should I do?
A. You may wish to seek the counsel of the New Jersey Council on Compulsive Gambling at 1-800-Gambler or by visiting the 1-800-Gambler website.
Q. My child uses the Internet, but she/he is not old enough to gamble. Do I need to be concerned about Internet gambling?
A. Some sites claim to keep minors out, but many of our youth are extremely computer savvy, and it is not difficult to get past some of the safeguards. It is best to educate your children about the dangers and illegality of Internet gaming. Click here to learn more about protecting your children on-line.
Justice Department's Kids Page: Internet Do's and Don'ts
Q. We have casinos, race tracks and lotteries in New Jersey. I thought gambling was legal here.
A. According to the State Constitution, gambling is illegal in New Jersey. Since the Constitution was written in 1947, we have passed laws that permit specific, limited, regulated gambling in New Jersey. Only licensed Atlantic City casinos, licensed race tracks, legalized games of chance and the New Jersey Lottery may operate and/or offer gambling in New Jersey.
Unregulated Gambling: New Jersey has strict regulatory oversight of Atlantic City casinos; however, Internet casinos and other types of on-line gambling are not regulated and not legal. Those who participate in on-line gambling are at risk of being defrauded of potentially large amounts of money. There are no guarantees of payment, fairness or legitimacy when it comes to Internet gambling.
Underage and Problem Gambling: Because on-line gambling is conducted in isolation - in the privacy of one's home, office, etc. - there is no human interaction that might prevent underage gambling and no opportunity for intervention should a bettor start to exhibit signs of problem gambling. Children can easily get hold of a credit card which they can use to gamble on-line. They can run up large amounts of debt before being detected. Internet gambling is particularly dangerous for problem gamblers. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-Gambler .
Personal and Financial Information at Risk: Providing credit card numbers, bank account access, or other financial or personal information to Internet gambling sites is extremely risky. New Jersey does not approve or regulate any of these sites, so you may be putting yourself at risk of credit card fraud, identity theft, or other financial crimes by disclosing information that should be kept secure.
"Totally Legal" Sites: A number of Internet gambling web sites claim that they are totally legal. Don't be fooled by this statement - Internet gambling is not legal in New Jersey.
Prosecutions: Operators of several Internet gambling sites have been prosecuted and convicted federally and by several states.
Q. I've seen banner ads for Internet casinos and sports books on-line. Are they legal?
A. Internet gambling, of any kind, is not legal in New Jersey. Unlike our Atlantic City casinos, Internet casinos are not regulated. That means that we have not tested the games to make sure that they operate fairly and with integrity. Further, even if a person wins an Internet wager from a casino-style game, horse race or sporting event, we cannot be sure that he or she will ever be paid.
Q. If an Internet casino operates from outside New Jersey or outside the United States, does that mean I am free to play there?
A. No matter where the site operators are located, Internet gambling is illegal in New Jersey. It is not legal to offer on-line gambling to New Jersey residents or to accept bets placed in New Jersey, and it is not legal to operate Internet gambling in New Jersey.
Q. I've gambled on-line, but I didn't receive winnings I am owed. Who can help me?
A. We're doing our best to keep New Jersey's citizens from being cheated, and the best way to do that is to encourage you to avoid Internet gambling altogether. If you choose to engage in Internet gambling, despite these warnings and you are defrauded, you may find practical difficulty in trying to recoup your losses.
Q. I think someone I know is gambling on-line and may have a problem. What should I do?
A. You may wish to seek the counsel of the New Jersey Council on Compulsive Gambling at 1-800-Gambler or by visiting the 1-800-Gambler website.
Q. My child uses the Internet, but she/he is not old enough to gamble. Do I need to be concerned about Internet gambling?
A. Some sites claim to keep minors out, but many of our youth are extremely computer savvy, and it is not difficult to get past some of the safeguards. It is best to educate your children about the dangers and illegality of Internet gaming. Click here to learn more about protecting your children on-line.
Justice Department's Kids Page: Internet Do's and Don'ts
Q. We have casinos, race tracks and lotteries in New Jersey. I thought gambling was legal here.
A. According to the State Constitution, gambling is illegal in New Jersey. Since the Constitution was written in 1947, we have passed laws that permit specific, limited, regulated gambling in New Jersey. Only licensed Atlantic City casinos, licensed race tracks, legalized games of chance and the New Jersey Lottery may operate and/or offer gambling in New Jersey.
Unregulated Gambling: New Jersey has strict regulatory oversight of Atlantic City casinos; however, Internet casinos and other types of on-line gambling are not regulated and not legal. Those who participate in on-line gambling are at risk of being defrauded of potentially large amounts of money. There are no guarantees of payment, fairness or legitimacy when it comes to Internet gambling.
Underage and Problem Gambling: Because on-line gambling is conducted in isolation - in the privacy of one's home, office, etc. - there is no human interaction that might prevent underage gambling and no opportunity for intervention should a bettor start to exhibit signs of problem gambling. Children can easily get hold of a credit card which they can use to gamble on-line. They can run up large amounts of debt before being detected. Internet gambling is particularly dangerous for problem gamblers. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-Gambler .
Personal and Financial Information at Risk: Providing credit card numbers, bank account access, or other financial or personal information to Internet gambling sites is extremely risky. New Jersey does not approve or regulate any of these sites, so you may be putting yourself at risk of credit card fraud, identity theft, or other financial crimes by disclosing information that should be kept secure.
"Totally Legal" Sites: A number of Internet gambling web sites claim that they are totally legal. Don't be fooled by this statement - Internet gambling is not legal in New Jersey.
Prosecutions: Operators of several Internet gambling sites have been prosecuted and convicted federally and by several states.
Judge,
Kind of like what happened to the New York Giants....no one's heard from them in weeks.
Kind of like what happened to the New York Giants....no one's heard from them in weeks.
