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A 5822

Requires adoption and implementation of cybersecurity standards by casinos and sportsbooks; establishes safe gaming certification program.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Clinton Calabrese

New Jersey requires casinos and sportsbooks to implement cybersecurity standards and obtain safe gaming certification to protect customer data and gaming integrity.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee
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Bill Summary · A 5822

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 5822 mandates that New Jersey casinos and sportsbooks adopt and implement specified cybersecurity standards to protect customer data and gaming operations. The bill also establishes a certification program for safe gaming practices, creating compliance requirements and verification mechanisms for licensed gaming establishments.

Why is this important

Gaming operators handle sensitive financial and personal data from millions of customers, making them attractive targets for cyberattacks that could expose personal information or compromise gambling integrity. Strong cybersecurity standards help protect consumers, maintain public trust in gaming operations, and reduce the risk of costly data breaches that have broader economic impacts on the state's gaming industry.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Casinos and sportsbooks may argue that mandatory cybersecurity upgrades and certification processes impose significant financial burdens, particularly for smaller operations, potentially increasing consumer costs
  • Standard specifications: The bill's language doesn't detail which specific cybersecurity standards are required, leaving ambiguity about whether standards will be reasonable, industry-standard, or potentially excessive
  • Regulatory burden: Gaming operators may contend that the certification program creates duplicative oversight with existing state and federal regulations, adding administrative complexity without proportional security gains

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

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