New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill to establish a Task Force on Responsible Gaming.
Executive Order No. The task force, which is a part of Executive Order No. 360 will give advice and make recommendations to both the Governor’s Office as well as the Attorney General in regards to safer gambling issues.
The report, 2023 from Rutgers University Center for Gambling Studies, shows that problem gambling has increased in the last few years.
Governor Murphysaid that New Jersey was known as a gambling destination, with historical locations such as Atlantic City and amusement games at the Jersey Shore. This Task Force ensures that New Jersey maintains its global leadership in the gaming industry by providing the necessary tools to combat problem gaming among our residents.
The Responsible Gaming Task Force is a group of experts who will examine the impact of gambling on vulnerable groups and minorities, develop strategies for responsible gaming and recommend policy changes that address problem gambling.
Attorney General Platkin said: “I commend Governor Murphy’s leadership for elevating the responsible gaming initiatives by establishing a statewide Task Force. New Jersey is a leader nationally in sports betting and casino wagering, but we must review our efforts to address problem gambling .
This task force shows that responsible gaming is more than a trendy phrase in New Jersey. It’s a serious issue that requires the attention of stakeholders, government, and industry. “As Chair of the Task Force, I am eager to begin examining how to bring awareness to the treatment and prevention of gambling disorders and to support them.”
The Task Force is composed of representatives from seven different government departments or designees.
- The Chairperson shall be the Attorney General;
- The chair of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission
- The director of New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
- The director of New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
- The director of State Lottery Division;
- The executive director of the New Jersey Racing Commission.
- The commissioner of the Department of Human Services.
