Proposed legislation in New Jersey aims to provide treatment rather than monetary fines for underage gambling offenders
Three state lawmakers in New Jersey are advocating for a reevaluation of how underage gamblers are penalized for violating the state law that restricts gambling to individuals aged 21 and older. Currently, offenders face fines ranging from $500 to $1,000. In 2022, New Jersey Senators James Beach (D-Camden), Shirley Turner (D-Mercer), and Patrick Diegnan Jr. […]