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S 3609

Allows for licensed organizations to conduct raffles remotely and to advertise such raffles; removes maximum value limitations for prizes; allows remote raffles on Sundays; requires quarterly reporting of raffle results.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Cryan and 1 co-sponsor

Bill allows licensed New Jersey organizations to conduct remote raffles without prize limits, advertise them digitally, and operate on Sundays with quarterly reporting.

Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
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Bill Summary · S 3609

Legislative bill overview

S 3609 modernizes New Jersey's raffle regulations by permitting licensed organizations to conduct and advertise raffles remotely, eliminating prize value caps, expanding operations to Sundays, and establishing quarterly reporting requirements. The bill removes several restrictions that previously limited raffle activities to in-person events with capped prize amounts.

Why is this important

Raffle operations are a significant fundraising mechanism for nonprofits, charities, and community organizations in New Jersey. Modernizing these rules could expand fundraising capacity and revenue for licensed organizations while generating potential tax reporting data, but fundamentally shifts how gambling-adjacent activities function in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory oversight gaps: Moving raffles online creates enforcement and fraud prevention challenges; quarterly reporting may be insufficient for real-time monitoring of remote transactions
  • Gambling expansion concerns: Removing prize caps and enabling digital raffles could blur lines with illegal gambling and may attract criticism from gambling addiction advocates
  • Market competition impact: Remote raffles could disadvantage in-person events and traditional fundraising methods, potentially consolidating raffle activity among better-resourced organizations with digital capabilities
  • Consumer protection: Online raffles lack the transparency of in-person events; questions remain about participant verification, underage access prevention, and dispute resolution

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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