New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

A 3258 — Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering micro bets online; establishes penalties.*

Last action — REP/ACA REF AAP

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    3 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering online micro bets and establishes penalties.

This bill bans sports wagering licensees from providing micro betting options online. It also sets penalties for violations of this prohibition.

Summary

Sports wagering licensees-prohibit from offering micro bets; establish penalties

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

14 added · 33 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill has been amended to specify that sports wagering licensees are prohibited from offering micro bets only online, allowing them to still accept such bets from individuals physically present in their facilities. This change clarifies where micro bets can be placed, potentially limiting online betting while still allowing in-person wagering. The amendment also includes a definition for micro bets, specifying that they relate to in-game events rather than the overall outcome of a sports event.

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A3258 ASSEMBLY, No.
A3258 1R [First Reprint] ASSEMBLY, No.
Assemblywoman Katz         SYNOPSIS      Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering micro bets;
Assemblywomen Katz and Brennan         SYNOPSIS      Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering micro bets online;
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As reported by the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee on June 1, 2026, with amendments.
   An Act prohibiting sports wagering licensees from offering micro bets and amending P.L.2018, c.33.
   An Act prohibiting sports wagering licensees from offering micro bets 1online1 and amending P.L.2018, c.33.
     n.    (1)  A sports wagering licensee shall not offer or accept any wager on a micro bet.
     n.    (1)  A sports wagering licensee shall not offer or accept any wager on a micro bet 1through an online sports pool.  A sports wagering licensee shall only accept a wager on a micro bet from persons physically present in a sports wagering lounge or through self-service wagering machines located in its facility as authorized by the agency issuing the sports wagering license1.
    STATEMENT        Micro betting has become an increasingly popular practice whereby bettors can wager on each play in a sporting event.  Examples of micro bets include whether the next pitch in a baseball game will be a strike or whether the next play in a football game will be a pass or run.  The pace at which sporting events are played, and therefore the pace at which micro bets can be placed, limits the ability of bettors to research and consider their wagers before placing them and enables bettors to place a higher volume of wagers in a shorter amount of time, contributing to excessive and irresponsible gambling.
     This bill would prohibit sports wagering licensees from offering or accepting any wager on a micro bet.       The bill defines “micro bet” to mean a proposition bet which is wagered live, while a sport or athletic event is ongoing, and concerns the outcome of the next play or action occurring in the sport or athletic event.  A proposition bet is a side wager on a part of a sport or athletic event that does not concern the final outcome of the sport or athletic event.  Common proposition bets include how many points a basketball player might score, or whether a football player will score a touchdown or not.
     The bill provides that any sports wagering licensee or person who offers or accepts a micro bet contrary to the provisions of the bill has committed a disorderly persons offense and will be subject to a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000 per offense.
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3 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 3258 do?
Sports wagering licensees-prohibit from offering micro bets; establish penalties
Who sponsors A 3258?
A 3258 is sponsored by Brennan, Katie (Democrat), Katz, Andrea (Democrat), Bailey Jr., David (Democrat), Miller, Cody D. (Democrat), and Hutchison, Dan (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 3258?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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