Sen. Andrew Zwicker introduced Senate Bill 3401 on Monday, legislation that would ban licensed online casinos and sportsbooks from using mobile push notifications or text messages to solicit wagers or deposits. The bill specifically focuses on operators sending those kinds of alerts to users who do not currently have the app open or visible on screen.
New Jersey would be able to fine operators up to $500 per instance if they violated the prohibition.
The ban would apply to not only online sportsbooks and iCasino platforms but all gaming licensees in New Jersey, also including Atlantic City casinos and retail sportsbooks.
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