CHAPTER 69O
INTERNET AND MOBILE GAMING
SUBCHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
13:69O-1.1 Definitions
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following
meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Authentication process" means a method used by a system to verify the validity of
software. Such method requires the calculation of an output digest, which is compared to a
secure embedded value. The output digest shall be of 128-bit complexity, at a minimum.
Software shall be deemed to have been authenticated if the calculated digest equals the secure
embedded value.
"Authorized Internet or mobile game" means any game authorized by the Division for
use with an Internet or mobile gaming system.
"Client terminal" means any device that is used to interact with a gaming system for the
purpose of conducting server-based gaming activity.
"Data warehouse" means a system of one or more servers located in New Jersey for the
purpose of storing transactions received from the primary gaming equipment.
"Dormant account" means an Internet gaming account, which has had no patron
initiated activity for a period of one year.
"Funds on game" means the sum of pending wagers and funds transferred to a game
not yet wagered less pending wins.
"Game server" means the server that contains game software and control programs.
"Gaming system" means either a server-based gaming system, an Internet gaming
system, a mobile gaming system, or table game simulcasting system.
"Internet gaming" means the placing of wagers through a server-based gaming system
with a casino licensee at a casino located in Atlantic City using a computer network of both
Federal and non-Federal interoperable packet switched data networks through which the
casino licensee may offer authorized Internet games to a patron who has established an
Internet gaming account with the casino licensee.
"Internet gaming account" means an account established by a casino licensee that a
patron shall use for the deposit and withdrawal of funds used for Internet wagering.
"Internet gaming intermediary" means an independent entity approved by the Division
to offer Internet gaming and affiliated with an Internet gaming operator. The customer
accounts of such intermediaries shall be owned by the Internet gaming permit holder.
"Internet gaming manager" means a person licensed as a casino key employee
responsible for the operations of internet gaming.
"Internet gaming network" means the linking of patrons of one or more Internet gaming
operators to participate in peer-to-peer gaming.
"Internet gaming operator" means a party or parties permitted by the Division to
operate an Internet gaming system.
"Internet gaming system" means all hardware, software, and communications that
comprise a type of server-based gaming system for the purpose of offering authorized Internet
games.
"Mobile gaming" means the placing of wagers with a casino licensee through a server-
based gaming system at a casino located in Atlantic City using a computer network through
which the casino licensee may offer authorized games to individuals who have established a
wagering account with the casino licensee and who are physically present within the property
boundaries of an approved hotel facility.
"Mobile gaming account" means an account established by a casino licensee that a
patron may use for the deposit and withdrawal of funds used for mobile wagering.
"Mobile gaming operator" or "mobile operator" means a party or parties licensed by the
Division to operate a mobile gaming system.
"Mobile gaming system" means all hardware, software, and communications that
comprise a type of server-based gaming system for the purpose of offering electronic versions
of authorized casino games to be played on client terminals within the property boundaries of
an approved casino facility.
"Multi-factor authentication" means a type of strong authentication that uses two of
the following to verify a patron's identity:
1. Information known only to the patron, such as a password, pattern or answers to
challenge questions;
2. An item possessed by a patron such as an electronic token, physical token or an
identification card; or
3. A patron's biometric data, such as fingerprints, facial or voice recognition.
"Patron session" means a period of time when a patron is logged on to an Internet or
mobile gaming system.
"Peer-to-peer gaming" means all gaming activity, such as poker, where patrons are
competing against each other.
"Pending wager account" means the account maintained by a server-based gaming
system that holds the total balance of all wagers pending disposition and all other funds
attributable to uncompleted games.
"Primary gaming equipment" means all hardware, software, and other technology or
equipment of any kind determined by the Division to be necessary for the conduct of an
authorized Internet game on the premises of a casino hotel within the territorial limits of
Atlantic City.
"Secure transaction file" means a file that contains data, which is unalterable or cannot
be modified without detection.
"Server-based gaming" means all gaming activity conducted via a client terminal where
the outcome of a game is determined by a random number generator (RNG) maintained on a
server or a dealer-verified outcome from a simulcast table game.
"Server-based gaming system" means all hardware, software, and communications that
comprise a system utilized for the purpose of offering electronic versions of authorized casino
games where material aspects of game functionality occur at the server level.
"Strong authentication" means a method that has been demonstrated to the
satisfaction of the Division to effectively provide higher security than a user name and
password alone.
"Suspended account" means an Internet or mobile gaming account that has been
temporarily disabled from engaging in wagering activity.
"Table game simulcasting system" means all hardware, software, and communications
that comprise a system used to simulcast table games.
13:69O-1.2 General requirements for Internet and mobile gaming
(a) Internet or mobile gaming shall only be engaged in by patrons who have
established an Internet or mobile gaming account.
(b) The message "If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants
help, call 1-800-Gambler" shall be displayed prominently within the Internet or mobile gaming
log on screen and a command to display this message on the log off screen shall be transmitted
whenever the system detects a log off.
(c) When a patron logs on to an Internet or mobile gaming system, the system shall
display the date and time of the patron's previous log on.
(d) If a patron has suspended his or her account, a casino licensee shall not send
gaming-related electronic mail to such patron while the account is suspended.
(e) The Internet or mobile gaming system shall employ a mechanism to detect the
physical location of a patron upon logging into the gaming system and as frequently as specified
in the Internet gaming permit holder's approved submission. If the system detects that the
physical location of the patron is in an area unauthorized for Internet or mobile gaming, the
system shall not accept wagers until such time that the patron is in an authorized location as
follows:
1. Mobile gaming shall only occur within the property boundaries of an
approved casino hotel facility. For purposes of this chapter, the approved
casino hotel facility shall include any area located within the property
boundaries of the casino hotel facility, including any recreation area or
swimming pool, where mobile gaming devices may be used by patrons,
but excluding parking garages or parking areas. A mobile gaming system
shall disable all gaming activity on a client terminal whenever it is
removed from the property boundaries; and
2. Internet gaming shall only occur within the State of New Jersey, unless
the conduct of such gaming is not inconsistent with Federal law, law of
the jurisdiction, including any foreign nation, in which the participating
patron is located, or such gaming activity is conducted pursuant to a
reciprocal agreement to which this State is a party that is not inconsistent
with Federal law.
(f) A client terminal used for Internet or mobile gaming shall not contain patron
account information or game logic that determines the outcome of any game.
(g) Client terminal software used for Internet or mobile gaming shall not contain
unauthorized data collection, file extraction, malware, or any other feature that compromises
the integrity of the client terminal or the data contained therein.
(h) Software utilized for Internet or mobile gaming shall either:
1. Continuously display the current time in the time zone where the game
server is physically located and the time elapsed while in the current
patron session; or
2. Cause a pop-up notification, at least every half-hour, to be prominently
displayed on the client terminal advising the patron of the current time
and the amount of time elapsed since his or her log on.
(i) A casino licensee offering Internet wagering shall have an Internet gaming
manager responsible for the operation and integrity of Internet gaming and reviewing all
reports of suspicious behavior. A casino licensee offering mobile wagering shall have a mobile
gaming manager responsible for ensuring the operation and integrity of mobile gaming and
reviewing all reports of suspicious behavior. The Internet or mobile gaming manager shall be a
key employee, however nothing shall preclude a casino licensee from having one key employee
perform the functions of both the Internet and mobile gaming managers. The Internet and
mobile gaming manager(s) shall immediately notify the Division upon detecting any person
participating in Internet or mobile wagering who is:
1. Engaging in or attempting to engage in, or who is reasonably suspected
of cheating, theft, embezzlement, collusion, money laundering, or any
other illegal activities, including those activities prohibited in Article 9 of
the Act;
2. Required to be excluded pursuant to N.J.S.A. 5:12-71, 5:12-71.2, or any
person who is prohibited from entering a casino or a casino simulcasting
facility pursuant to N.J.S.A. 5:12-119(a); or
3. Prohibited by the casino licensee from Internet wagering.
(j) A licensee shall file with the Division, internal controls for all aspects of Internet
and mobile gaming operations prior to implementation and any time a change is made
thereafter. The internal controls shall include detailed procedures for system security,
operations, accounting, and reporting of problem gamblers.
(k) A casino licensee offering Internet or mobile gaming shall describe in its internal
controls the method for securely issuing, modifying, and resetting a patron's account password,
Personal Identification Number (PIN), or other approved security feature, where applicable. Any
method shall include notification to the patron following any modification via electronic or
regular mail, text message, or other manner approved by the Division. Such method shall
include at a minimum:
1. Proof of identity, if in person;
2. The correct response to two or more challenge questions; or
3. Strong authentication.
(l) All terms and conditions for Internet or mobile gaming shall be included as an
appendix to the internal controls of the licensee addressing all aspects of the operation,
including the following:
1. Name of the party or parties with whom the patron is entering into a
contractual relationship, including any licensee;
2. Patron's consent to have the licensee confirm the patron's age and
identity;
3. Rules and obligations applicable to the patron other than rules of the
game including, but not limited to:
i. Prohibition from allowing any other person to access or use his or
her Internet or mobile gaming account;
ii. Prohibition from engaging in Internet or mobile wagering activity,
unless they are physically present in New Jersey;
iii. Consent to the monitoring and recording by the operator and/or
the Division of any wagering communications and geographic
location information;
iv. Consent to the jurisdiction of the State of New Jersey to resolve
any disputes arising out of Internet or mobile gaming; and
v. Prohibition against utilizing automated computerized software or
other equivalent mechanism, such as a "bot," to engage in play.
4. Full explanation of all fees and charges imposed upon a patron related to
gaming transactions;
5. Availability of account statements detailing patron account activity;
6. Privacy policies, including information access;
7. Legal age policy, including a statement that it is a criminal offense to
allow a person who is under the age of 21 to participate in Internet or
mobile wagering;
8. Notification that if the patron's Internet gaming account remains
dormant for a period of one year any funds remaining on deposit and any
pending wagers shall be forfeited;
9. Patron's right to set responsible gaming limits and to self-exclude;
10. Patron's right to suspend his or her account for a period of no less than
72 hours;
11. Actions that will be taken in the event a patron becomes disconnected
from the Internet or mobile gaming system during game play;
12. Notice that a malfunction voids all pays;
13. Estimated time period for withdrawal of funds from Internet or mobile
account; and
14. Information to be displayed on a patron protection page. The patron
protection page shall be accessible to a patron during a patron session.
The patron protection page shall contain, at a minimum, the following:
i. A prominent message, which states "If you or someone you know
has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-Gambler";
ii. A direct link to the Council on Compulsive Gambling New Jersey,
Inc. and one other organization based in the United States
dedicated to helping people with potential gambling problems;
and
iii. The following responsible gaming information:
(1) A clear statement of the Internet gaming operator's policy
and commitment to responsible gaming;
(2) Information regarding the subjects in (l)14iii(2)(A) through
(D) below, or a direct link to information regarding the
following subjects, if available, from an organization based
in the United States dedicated to helping people with
potential gambling problems:
(A) Practical tips to stay within safe limits;
(B) Myths associated with gambling;
(C) Information regarding the risks associated with
gambling; and
(D) The potential signs of a gambling problem;
(3) Rules governing self-imposed responsible gaming limits;
iv. Method for changing or retrieving a password or other approved
access security feature and the ability to choose "strong
authentication" log in protection;
v. Method for filing a complaint with the licensee;
vi. Method for filing with the Division an unresolved complaint after
all reasonable means to resolve the complaint with the licensee
have been exhausted utilizing the Internet Dispute Form on the
Division's website;
vii. Method for obtaining a copy of the terms and conditions agreed
to when establishing an Internet or mobile gaming account;
viii. Method for the patron to obtain account and game history from
the licensee;
ix. Notification that underage gambling is a criminal offense and that
anyone who facilitates someone under the age of 21 to gamble
has committed a criminal offense and shall be prohibited from
Internet gaming;
x. Notification that the patron is responsible to configure his or her
client terminal's auto-lock feature to protect the client terminal
from unauthorized use;
xi. Notification that a patron is prohibited from allowing any other
person to access or use his or her Internet or mobile gaming
account;
xii. Notification of Federal prohibitions and restrictions regarding
Internet gaming, specifically, any limitations upon Internet gaming
as set forth in 18 U.S.C. §§ 1084 et seq. (The Wire Act) and 31
U.S.C. §§ 3163 through 3167 (UIEGA). The notice shall explicitly
state that it is a Federal offense for persons physically located
outside of New Jersey to engage in Internet wagering through a
New Jersey casino, unless explicitly authorized by the Division;
and
xiii. Notification that for mobile gaming if the mobile device is
removed from the property boundaries of the casino hotel facility
the connection will be terminated.
(m) Whenever the terms and conditions that apply to Internet or mobile gaming are
changed, the licensee shall require a patron to acknowledge acceptance of such change. Unless
otherwise authorized by the Division, the patron's acknowledgement shall be date and time
stamped by the Internet or mobile gaming system, as applicable.
(n) A casino operator's gaming equipment used to conduct Internet or mobile
gaming shall be located, with the prior approval of the Division, as set forth below:
1. Primary gaming equipment shall be located:
i. In a restricted area on the premises of the casino hotel within the
territorial limits of Atlantic City, New Jersey; or
ii. In another facility owned or leased by the casino licensee that is
secure, inaccessible to the public, and specifically designed to
house that equipment, and where the equipment shall be under
the complete control of the casino licensee or its Internet gaming
affiliate, within the territorial limits of Atlantic City, New Jersey.
For the purposes of this subsection, a secure facility within
Atlantic City that is owned or leased by the casino licensee to
house Internet gaming equipment shall be considered to be part
of the casino hotel facility notwithstanding that the facility may
not be contiguous with the premises of the casino hotel.
2. Backup gaming equipment used to conduct Internet or mobile gaming
may also be located:
i. Subject to Division approval, in a restricted area on the premises
of a casino hotel facility within the territorial limits of Atlantic City
to conduct Internet gaming for a time period not to exceed 60
days unless otherwise authorized by the Division; or
ii. In another facility owned or leased by the casino licensee that is
secure, inaccessible to the public, and specifically designed to
house that equipment, and where the equipment shall be under
the complete control of the casino licensee or its Internet gaming
affiliate, within the territorial limits of Atlantic City, New Jersey.
For the purposes of this subsection, a secure facility within
Atlantic City that is owned or leased by the casino licensee to
house Internet gaming equipment shall be considered to be part
of the casino hotel facility notwithstanding that the facility may
not be contiguous with the premises of the casino hotel.
3. Backup gaming equipment that is not used to conduct Internet or mobile
gaming but which is used only to restore data to primary Internet gaming
equipment may be located within the State of New Jersey.
(o) Internet or mobile gaming systems shall require a patron after 15 minutes of
user inactivity, as measured by the Internet or mobile gaming system, to re-enter his or her
username and password.
(p) A casino licensee offering Internet or mobile gaming shall comply with all Federal
requirements including, but not limited to, suspicious activity reporting and W2-G reporting.
(q) Each casino licensee offering Internet gaming shall perform an annual system
integrity and security assessment conducted by an independent professional selected by the
licensee, subject to the approval of the Division. The independent professional's report on the
assessment shall be submitted to the Division annually and shall include:
1. Scope of review;
2. Name and company affiliation of the individual(s) who conducted the
assessment;
3. Date of the assessment;
4. Findings;
5. Recommended corrective action, if applicable; and
6. Casino licensee's response to the findings and recommended corrective
action.
(r) A casino licensee shall investigate each patron complaint related to Internet
gaming and provide a response to the patron within five calendar days. For complaints that
cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the patron, related to patron accounts, game
outcomes, and/or illegal activity, a copy of the complaint and licensee's response including all
relevant documentation shall be provided to the Division. All other complaints and responses
related to Internet gaming (for example, password problems, online chat disputes and technical
matters) shall be provided biweekly or with such frequency approved by the Division.
(s) An Internet or mobile gaming system may offer games that do not require a
wager or payment from a patron's Internet gaming account to patrons who have not exceeded
any daily time-based limit, provided that the games comply with the following requirements:
1. Any game substantially similar to a game approved by the Division shall
utilize a payout percentage equal to or less than the lowest payout
percentage of the approved game;
2. Any game not substantially similar to a game approved by the Division
shall prominently display the following prior to the start of the game and
during game play:
i. The game is offered for entertainment purposes only;
ii. The game is not approved by the Division; and
iii. The game outcomes may not be representative of those for a
Division-approved game; and
3. Games traditionally played on social networks that may require a
payment for certain game features (social games) may be fundable or
accessible from a patron's Internet gaming account provided that the
operator provides a clear and conspicuous notice on the initial screen of
any social game and in its terms and conditions that such social games
are not regulated by the Division.
(t) An Internet or mobile gaming system shall not induce a patron to continue
placing wagers when play is in session, when the patron attempts to end a session, or when the
patron wins or loses a bet.
(u) If a patron is prohibited by the permit holder or the Internet gaming
intermediary from engaging in Internet wagering for reasons other than those enumerated in
(i) above, the casino licensee shall notify the Division within 24 hours of the patron's prohibited
status and suspend the Internet gaming account of that patron and prohibit such patron from
creating an Internet gaming account. If an account suspended pursuant to this section is
reinstated, the casino licensee shall notify the Division within 24 hours of the reinstatement.
(v) An Internet or mobile gaming system shall allow patrons to access a player
protection page at all times while logged into their Internet or mobile gaming account. The
player protection page shall include all features listed in (l)14 above.
(w) Employees of an Internet gaming operator who perform activities such as
Internet casino accounting, patron identification and verification, problem gaming detection,
anti-money laundering detection, fraud prevention, or other similar functions and that require
access to confidential patron account information shall be physically present in New Jersey.
(x) Internet gaming operators and related vendors shall be prohibited from
retaining patron account information without the expressed written consent of the Internet
gaming permit holder.
(y) All Internet gaming operators with employees who have direct contact with
patrons via phone, e-mail, electronic chat, or other means, shall implement training for those
employees, at the start of their employment and at regular intervals thereafter, addressing
areas set forth in (y)1 through 3 below. If the training requirement under this subsection
follows the standards set forth by the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey it shall be
deemed sufficient.
1. Recognizing the nature and symptoms of problem gambling behavior and
how to assist players in obtaining information regarding help for a
gambling problem and self-exclusion programs;
2. Responding to patrons who may disclose that they have a gambling
problem; and
3. Responding to reports from third parties, such as family members, about
patrons who may have a gambling problem.
(z) The authorization to conduct Internet gaming shall expire on October 21, 2020.
13:69O-1.3 Internet or mobile gaming accounts
(a) Prior to engaging in Internet or mobile gaming, a patron shall establish an
Internet or mobile gaming account. The Internet or mobile gaming system shall be required to
display a message stating that those casino key employees and casino employees prohibited
from wagering in any casino or simulcasting facility in the State shall not be permitted to
establish an Internet or mobile account.
(b) In order to establish an Internet or mobile gaming account, a casino licensee
shall:
1. Create an electronic patron file, which shall include at a minimum:
i. Patron's legal name;
ii. Patron's date of birth;
iii. Entire or last four digits of the patron's Social Security number, if
voluntarily provided, or equivalent for a foreign patron such as a
passport or taxpayer identification number;
iv. Patron's Internet and/or mobile account number;
v. Patron's address;
vi. Patron's electronic mail address;
vii. Patron's telephone number;
viii. Any other information collected from the patron used to verify his or her
identity;
ix. The method used to verify the patron's identity; and
x. Date of verification.
2. Encrypt all of the following information contained in an electronic patron
file:
i. Patron's Social Security number or equivalent for a foreign patron
such as a passport or taxpayer identification number;
ii. Patron's passwords and/or PINs; and
iii. Credit card numbers, bank account numbers, or other personal
financial information.
3. Verify the patron's identity in accordance with:
i. N.J.A.C. 13:69D-1.5A and, in addition, record the document
number of the government issued credential examined; or
ii. Other methodology for remote multi-sourced authentication,
which may include third-party and governmental databases, as
approved by the Division.
4. Require the patron to establish a password or other access security
feature as approved by the Division and advise the patron of the ability to
utilize "strong authentication" log in protection;
5. Verify that the patron is of the legal age of 21, not self-excluded, on the
exclusion list, or otherwise prohibited from participation in gaming;
6. Record the patron's acceptance of the licensee's terms and conditions to
participate in Internet or mobile gaming;
7. Record the patron's certification that the information provided to the
operator by the individual who registered is accurate;
8. Record the patron's acknowledgement that the legal age for Internet or
mobile gaming is 21 and that he or she is prohibited from allowing any
other person to access or use his or her Internet or mobile gaming
account; and
9. Notify the patron of the establishment of the account via electronic mail
or regular mail.
(c) A patron shall have only one Internet or mobile gaming account for each Internet
gaming intermediary. Each Internet or mobile gaming account shall be:
1. Non-transferable;
2. Unique to the patron who establishes the account; and
3. Distinct from any other account number that the patron may have
established with the casino licensee.
(d) A patron's Internet or mobile gaming account may be funded through the use of:
1. A patron's deposit account pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:69D-1.24;
2. A patron's credit or debit card;
3. A patron's deposit of cash, gaming chips, or slot tokens at a cashiering
location approved by the Division.
4. A patron's reloadable prepaid card, which has been verified as being
issued to the patron and is non-transferable;
5. Cash complimentaries, promotional credits, or bonus credits;
6. Winnings;
7. Adjustments made by the licensee with documented notification to the
patron; or
8. Any other means approved by the Division.
(e) Prior to any withdrawal, if a patron used a credit or debit card to fund an
Internet or mobile gaming account, any remaining balance in the account up to the amount of
the deposit shall be refunded to the patron's credit or debit card account used to fund the
Internet or mobile gaming account provided that a credit or debit card issuer permits the return
of a withdrawal from an Internet or mobile gaming account funded by the credit or debit card
of the issuer.
(f) Funds may be withdrawn from a patron's Internet or mobile gaming account for
the following:
1. The funding of game play;
2. Cash-out at the cashier's cage immediately upon patron request;
3. A cash-out transfer to a patron's deposit account established pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 13:69D-1.24;
4. A cash-out transfer to a patron's reloadable prepaid cash card, which has
been verified as being issued to the patron and is non-transferable;
5. Adjustments made by the licensee with documented notification to the
patron;
6. Cash-out transfers directly to the patron's individual account with a bank
or other financial institution (banking account) provided that the licensee
verifies the validity of the account with the financial institution; or
7. Any other means approved by the Division.
(g) A casino licensee shall not permit a patron to transfer funds to another patron.
(h) All adjustments to patron accounts for amounts of $ 500.00 or under shall be
periodically reviewed by supervisory personnel as set forth in the licensee's internal controls.
All other adjustments shall be authorized by supervisory personnel prior to being entered.
(i) Internet or mobile gaming systems shall provide an account statement with
account details to a patron on demand, which shall include detailed account activity for at least
the six months preceding 24 hours prior to the request. In addition, an Internet or mobile
gaming system shall, upon request, be capable of providing a summary statement of all patron
activity during the past year. Information to be provided on the summary statement shall
include, at a minimum, the following:
1. Deposits to the Internet or mobile gaming account;
2. Withdrawals from the Internet or mobile gaming account;
3. Win or loss statistics;
4. Beginning and ending account balances; and
5. Self-imposed responsible gaming limit history, if applicable.
(j) A casino licensee shall maintain a New Jersey bank account separate from all
other operating accounts to ensure the security of funds held in patron Internet gaming
accounts. The balance maintained in this account shall be greater than or equal to the sum of
the daily ending cashable balance of all patron Internet gaming accounts, funds on game, and
pending withdrawals. A casino licensee shall have unfettered access to all patron Internet
gaming account and transaction data to ensure the amount held in its independent account is
sufficient. The casino controller or above shall file a monthly attestation with the Division that
the funds have been safeguarded pursuant to this subsection.
(k) Patron funds held in an Internet gaming account shall not be automatically
transferred by a casino licensee nor shall a casino licensee be permitted to require a patron to
transfer funds from his or her Internet gaming account in order to circumvent the requirements
of (i) above.
(l) A casino licensee shall periodically reverify a patron's identification upon
reasonable suspicion that the patron's identification has been compromised.
13:69O-1.4 Internet or mobile gaming system standards and operational controls
(a) An Internet or mobile gaming system shall utilize sufficient security to ensure
patron access is appropriately limited to the account holder. Unless otherwise authorized by
the Division, security measures shall include at a minimum:
1. A Username;
2. Password of sufficient length and complexity to ensure its effectiveness;
3. Upon account creation the option for users to choose "strong
authentication" log in protection; and
4. Electronic notification to the patron's registered e-mail address, cellular
phone or other device each time an Internet or mobile gaming account is
accessed provided however that a patron may opt out of such
notification.
(b) An Internet or mobile gaming system shall be designed with a methodology
approved by the Division to ensure secure communications between a client terminal and the
Internet or mobile gaming system.
(c) An Internet or mobile gaming system shall be designed to detect and report:
1. Suspicious behavior, such as cheating, theft, embezzlement, collusion,
money laundering, or any other illegal activities; and
2. Excluded persons pursuant to N.J.S.A. 5:12-71, 5:12-71.2, or any person
who is prohibited from entering a casino or a casino simulcasting facility
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 5:12-119(a).
(d) Patron account access information shall not be permanently stored on client
terminals used with a mobile gaming system. Such information shall be masked after entry,
encrypted immediately after entry is complete, and may be temporarily stored or buffered
during patron entry provided that the buffer is automatically cleared as follows:
1. After the patron confirms that the account access entry is complete; or
2. If the patron fails to complete the account access entry within one
minute.
(e) Unless otherwise approved by the Division, an Internet and mobile gaming
system shall associate a patron's account with a single client terminal during each patron
session.
(f) Each patron session shall have a unique identifier assigned by the Internet or
mobile gaming system.
(g) The Internet and mobile gaming system shall immediately terminate a patron
session whenever:
1. Required by the Division or licensee;
2. The patron ends a session;
3. The patron fails any authentication during a game or patron session; or
4. A system error impacts game play.
(h) Internet and mobile gaming systems shall employ a mechanism that can detect
and prevent any patron initiated wagering or withdrawal activity that would result in a negative
balance of an Internet and mobile gaming account.
(i) Internet and mobile gaming systems shall disable a patron's account after three
failed log in attempts and require strong authentication to recover or reset a password or
username.
(j) Internet and mobile gaming systems shall employ a mechanism that places an
Internet or mobile gaming account in a suspended mode:
1. When requested by the patron for a specified period of time, which shall
not be less than 72 hours;
2. When required by the Division; or
3. When initiated by a licensee that has evidence that indicates:
i. Illegal activity;
ii. A negative patron account balance; or
iii. A violation of the terms of service has taken place on an
authorized patron's Internet or mobile gaming account.
(k) When an Internet or mobile gaming account is in a suspended mode, the
licensee shall not remove funds from the account without prior approval from the Division and
the system shall:
1. Prevent the patron from engaging in Internet or mobile gaming;
2. Prevent the patron from depositing funds;
3. Prevent the patron from withdrawing funds from his or her Internet or
mobile gaming account, unless the suspended mode was initiated by the
patron;
4. Prevent the patron from making changes to his or her Internet or mobile
gaming account;
5. Prevent the removal of the Internet or mobile gaming account from the
gaming system; and
6. Prominently display to the authorized patron that the account is in a
suspended mode, the restrictions placed on the account, and any further
course of action needed to remove the suspended mode.
(l) A licensee shall notify the Internet or mobile wagering account holder via
electronic mail, regular mail, or other method approved by the Division, whenever his or her
account has been closed or placed in a suspended mode. Such notification shall include the
restrictions placed on the account and any further course of action needed to remove the
restriction.
(m) A suspended account may be restored:
1. Upon expiration of the time period established by the patron;
2. When permission is granted by the Division; or
3. When the licensee has lifted the suspended status.
(n) An Internet or mobile gaming system shall be capable of allowing a patron to
establish the following responsible gaming limits. Any decrease to these limits shall be effective
no later than the patron's next log in. Any increase to these limits shall become effective only
after the time period of the previous limit has expired and the patron reaffirms the requested
increase.
1. A deposit limit shall be offered on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis and
shall specify the maximum amount of money a patron may deposit into
his or her Internet gaming account during a particular period of time.
2. A spend limit shall be offered on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis and
shall specify the maximum amount of patron deposits that may be put at
risk during a particular period of time.
3. A time-based limit shall be offered on a daily basis and shall specify the
maximum amount of time, measured hourly from the patron's log in to
log off, a patron may spend playing on an Internet gaming system,
provided, however, that if the time-based limit is reached a patron will be
permitted to complete any round of play, or active or prepaid
tournament.
(o) An Internet or mobile gaming system shall implement automated procedures to
identify and prevent the following persons from placing a wager:
1. Persons under the age of 21;
2. Persons on the self-exclusion list;
3. Persons on the Internet self-exclusion list;
4. Persons on the exclusion list;
5. Patrons who have had their account closed;
6. Patrons who have had their account suspended; and
7. Patrons who have exceeded their spend or time-based limit.
(p) An Internet or mobile gaming system shall provide a patron with the ability to
view the outcome and subsequent account balance changes for the previous game, including a
game completed subsequent to an outage (for example, network disconnection or client
terminal malfunction).
(q) Unless otherwise approved by the Division, a record of all bonus and
promotional wagering offers related to Internet gaming shall be maintained in an electronic file
that is readily available to the Division. All bonus and promotional wagering offers shall be
stated in clear and unambiguous terms and shall be readily accessible by the patron. Offer
terms and the record of all offers shall include at a minimum:
1. The date and time presented;
2. The date and time the offer is active and expires; and
3. Patron eligibility and redemption requirements.
(r) Manual adjustments by a casino licensee to Internet or mobile gaming data shall
only be made by a software application approved by the Division.
(s) When a patron's lifetime deposits exceed $ 2,500, the Internet or mobile gaming
system shall immediately prevent any wagering until the patron acknowledges the following:
1. The patron has met the Division's gaming deposit threshold of $ 2,500;
2. The patron has the capability to establish responsible gaming limits or
close his or her account; and
3. The availability of 1-800-GAMBLER.
(t) The acknowledgement prescribed in (s)2 and 3 above shall be required on an
annual basis thereafter.
(u) Internet gaming operators may utilize celebrity or other players to participate in
peer to peer games for advertising or publicity purposes. Such players may have their accounts
funded in whole or in part by an Internet gaming operator. An Internet gaming operator may
pay a fee to the celebrity player. If a celebrity player is utilized and the celebrity player
generates winnings that the Internet gaming operator does not permit the celebrity player to
retain, such winnings shall be included as Internet gaming gross revenue in a manner approved
by the Division.
13:69O-1.5 Server-based gaming system; server-based games (table games, slot machines,
and peer-to-peer gaming)
(a) A server-based gaming system shall:
1. Comply with N.J.A.C. 13:69D-2;
2. Ensure continued operation in the event of a temporary power failure via
an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS);
3. Maintain the integrity of the hardware, software, and data contained
therein in the event of a shutdown;
4. Ensure the system recovers to the state it was in prior to any system
outage;
5. Have physical and logical controls, as appropriate, to ensure that only
authorized hardware components are connected to the system;
6. Ensure only approved client terminal software is used to conduct gaming
activity;
7. Ensure that client terminals meet minimum compatibility requirements in
order to conduct gaming activity; and
8. Be designed with a method for the Division to approve all game software
installations before the game software may be offered to patrons.
(b) Any software used in server-based gaming shall be designed with a method to
permit the validation of software using a Gaming Authentication Tool (GAT) or other method
approved by the Division.
(c) A server-based gaming system shall perform an authentication process on all
control programs on demand and at least once every 24 hours.
(d) Server-based gaming systems shall provide a mechanism to notify the operator
whenever an authentication process has failed. The operator shall immediately cease operation
of the software and immediately notify the Division.
(e) Client terminals used with a server-based gaming system may be installed in a
fixed location in the casino hotel facility as approved by the Division, and may be configured to
offer multiple and simultaneous wagering opportunities to patrons. The Division may require
such location to be used in the calculation of casino floor space.
(f) A server-based gaming system shall be designed with a methodology approved
by the Division to ensure secure communications between a client terminal and a server-based
gaming system.
(g) Server-based gaming systems shall notify patrons, via the client terminal, of
software that is scheduled for or ordered to be removed by the Division. Unless otherwise
authorized by the Division, the system shall:
1. Immediately disable a game, which has been ordered to be removed by
the Division; or
2. Notify the patron that the game will be removed at the conclusion of the
round of play.
(h) A server-based gaming system shall be designed with a method to automatically
identify potential collusion or cheating activity and shall provide a method for a patron to
report such activity to the licensee.
(i) Server-based gaming systems shall provide a patron with the ability to view the
outcome and subsequent account balance changes for the previous game including a game
completed subsequent to an outage (for example, network disconnection or client terminal
malfunction).
(j) The following information shall be readily available through a client terminal
before a patron begins play on an Internet or mobile gaming system and at all times during
play, where applicable:
1. Sufficient information to identify the specific game selected;
2. Game play and payout rules, which shall not rely on sound to convey
their meaning; and
3. All charges imposed on patrons, such as fees, rake, and vigorish.
(k) Server-based gaming systems with client terminals that utilize a bill changer or
are connected to a gaming voucher system shall:
1. Be permitted exclusively on approved casino floor space;
2. Comply with all applicable Division rules governing slot machines and
electronic table games; and
3. Provide for revenue reporting separately as server-based games on the
Slot Win Report pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:69D-1.43A.
(l) Game play shall be initiated only after a patron has affirmatively placed a wager
and activated play. No auto play feature shall be permitted in game software unless authorized
by the Division.
(m) Unless otherwise authorized by the Division, all server-based table games shall:
1. Accurately represent the layout and equipment used to play its
corresponding authorized non-electronic table game including, when
applicable, wagering areas, cards, dice, or tiles;
2. Function in accordance with approved rules for its corresponding
authorized non-electronic table game;
3. Function as approved by the Division pursuant to the software
submission process;
4. Conspicuously indicate minimum and maximum wagers; and
5. Contain help screens that provide information and rules regarding
approved variations, such as the number of decks used, special odds, and
supplemental wagers.
(n) Server-based table games may be designed to permit a patron to occupy more
than one betting position at an individual game, provided that same option is available in its
authorized non-electronic version.
(o) All server-based slot machine games shall comply with standards established by
N.J.A.C. 13:69E-1.28A and 1.28G.
(p) Server-based games shall operate in accordance with rules submitted to and
approved by the Division, which describe procedures in case of patron disconnection from the
network server during a game in accordance with the following:
1. Where no patron input is required to complete the game, the game shall
produce the final outcome as determined by the RNG and the patron's
account shall be updated accordingly;
2. For single patron games, where patron input is required to complete the
game, the game shall:
i. Upon subsequent activation, return the patron to the game state
immediately prior to the interruption and allow the patron to
complete the game; or
ii. After an approved period of time, cancel the game resulting in
either the forfeiture of the patron's wager or the return of funds
to the patron in accordance with a methodology approved by the
Division; or
iii. Make a selection on behalf of the patron in order to complete the
game; and
3. For games with multiple patrons, where the result is affected by the time
to respond to a game event, such as poker or blackjack, the game shall,
after an approved period of time, make a selection on behalf of the
patron in order to complete the game.
(q) Unless otherwise authorized by the Division, server-based table game software
used to conduct peer-to-peer gaming, such as poker, shall:
1. Be prohibited from utilizing automated computerized patrons to compete
with patrons; and
2. Provide a patron the option to be randomly assigned to a table where all
patrons have been selected at random.
(r) Unless otherwise authorized by the Division, server-based table games with
multiple patrons, where the result is affected by the time to respond to a game event, such as
poker or blackjack, shall be designed with a game recall feature which allows the patron to
recall the last five game outcomes and associated wagers. The game recall information shall be
viewable from the client terminal.
(s) A server-based gaming system utilizing an approved data warehouse shall be
designed to securely transmit a copy of all transactions received from a server-based gaming
system's primary gaming equipment to the data warehouse. The data stored in the data
warehouse shall be owned by the Internet gaming permit holder.
(t) Equipment used by a server-based gaming system for the sole purpose of
restoring data following a disaster shall be located in the State of New Jersey.
(u) All wagers pending disposition under (p)2i above shall be held in a pending
wager account.
(v) One or more Internet gaming operators may, with prior approval of the Division,
participate in an Internet gaming network in accordance with a written agreement that has
been executed by each Internet gaming operator. The agreement shall:
1. Designate the party responsible for the operation and administration of
the network;
2. Identify and describe the role, authority, and responsibilities of each
participating Internet gaming operator and, if applicable, any third-party
network provider;
3. Include a description of the process by which significant decisions that
affect the operation of the network are approved and implemented by
each operator; and
4. Allocate the Internet gaming gross revenue and tax liability thereon
between the participating Internet gaming operators to ensure the
accurate reporting thereof.
(w) Each party to an agreement for an Internet gaming network in (v) above shall be
jointly and severally liable for acts, omissions, and violations of the Act or the rules of the
Division.
(x) An Internet gaming operator may conduct an Internet gaming tournament for
any game approved by the Division pursuant to N.J.S.A. 5:12-5. No Internet gaming tournament
shall be conducted unless the Internet gaming operator, prior to the first time a tournament
type is offered, files written notice with the Division of its intent to offer such a tournament.
Each Internet gaming operator shall have on file internal controls for each tournament type,
which shall address at a minimum:
1. Game type (for example, hold 'em poker);
2. Rules concerning tournament play and participation;
3. Entry fee amount(s) per participant;
4. Funding source amount(s) comprising the prize pool (for example, buy-
ins, re-buys, or add-ons);
5. Prize structure on payout; and
6. Methodology for determining win
13:69O-1.6 Table game simulcasting
(a) A casino licensee shall obtain Division approval to simulcast authorized table
games.
(b) Table game simulcasting shall utilize a simulcast control server for the purpose of
recording all wagering activity and game results. The simulcast control server shall:
1. Provide the patron with real time visual access to the live game being
played;
2. Prevent anyone from accessing the wagering outcome prior to finalizing a
wager;
3. Record dealer-verified game results before posting; and
4. Be equipped with a mechanism to void game results, if necessary.
(c) Information about wagering conducted during table game simulcasting shall be
provided to a patron in real time and shall include all game play information that would
normally be available from the table game equivalent. Such information shall include at a
minimum:
1. The table number and location;
2. The table minimum and maximum wagers;
3. The number of decks used, if applicable;
4. Dealer actions, if applicable;
5. The amount wagered;
6. The game outcome;
7. Vigorish amount, if applicable;
8. Payout odds, where applicable; and
9. The amount won or lost.
(d) The following information shall be readily available through the client terminal
before a patron begins play on an Internet or mobile gaming system and at all times during
play, where applicable:
1. Sufficient information to identify the specific game selected;
2. Game play and payout rules, which shall not rely on sound to convey
their meaning: and
3. All charges imposed on the patron, such as fees and vigorish, when
applicable.
13:69O-1.7 Communications standards for gaming systems
(a) All gaming systems authorized by this chapter shall be designed to ensure the
integrity and confidentiality of all patron communications and ensure the proper identification
of the sender and receiver of all communications. If communications are performed across a
public or third-party network, the system shall either encrypt the data packets or utilize a
secure communications protocol to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the transmission.
(b) Wireless communications between the authenticator device and the
authentication server shall be encrypted using a robust method such as IPsec, WPA2, or other
method approved by the Division.
(c) A licensee shall mask the service set identification (SSID) of the gaming system
network to ensure that it is unavailable to the general public.
(d) All communications that contain patron account numbers, user identification, or
passwords and PINs shall utilize a secure method of transfer (for example, 128-bit key
encryption) approved by the Division.
(e) Only devices authorized by the Division shall be permitted to establish
communications between a client terminal and a gaming system.
(f) Server-based gaming systems shall maintain an internal clock that reflects the
current date and time that shall be used to synchronize the time and date between all
components that comprise the gaming system. The system date and time shall be visible to the
patron when logged on.
13:69O-1.8 Mandatory gaming system logging
(a) Gaming systems shall employ a mechanism capable of maintaining a separate
copy of all of the information required to be logged in this section on a separate and
independent logging device capable of being administered by an employee with no
incompatible function. If the gaming system can be configured such that any logged data is
contained in a secure transaction file, a separate logging device is not required.
(b) Gaming systems shall provide a mechanism for the Division to query and export,
in a format required by the Division, all gaming system data.
(c) Gaming systems shall electronically log the date and time any Internet or mobile
gaming account is created or terminated (Account Creation Log).
(d) A gaming system shall maintain all information necessary to recreate patron
game play and account activity during each patron session, including any identity or location
verifications, for a period of no less than 10 years.
(e) Unless otherwise authorized by the Division, when software is installed on or
removed from a gaming system, such action shall be recorded in a secure electronic log
(Software Installation/Removal Log), which shall include:
1. The date and time of the action;
2. The identification of the software; and
3. The identity of the person performing the action.
(f) Unless otherwise authorized by the Division, when a change in the availability of
game software is made on a gaming system, the change shall be recorded in a secure electronic
log (Game Availability Log), which shall include:
1. The date and time of the change;
2. The identification of the software; and
3. The identity of the person performing the change.
(g) Unless otherwise exempted by the Division, a gaming system shall record all
promotional offers (Promotions Log) issued through the system. Such log shall provide the
information necessary to audit compliance with the terms and conditions of current and
previous offers.
(h) Results of all authentication attempts shall be retained in an electronic log
(Authentication Log) and accessible for a period of 90 days.
(i) All adjustments to gaming system data made using stored procedures shall be
recorded in an electronic log (Adjustments Log), which lists:
1. The date and time;
2. The identification and user ID of user performing the action;
3. A description of the event or action taken; and
4. The initial and ending values of any data altered as a part of the event or
action performed.
13:69O-1.9 Required reports; reconciliation; test accounts
(a) The system shall be designed to generate reports as specified by the Division
that shall include at a minimum:
1. The report title;
2. The version number of the current system software and report definition;
3. The date or time period of activity, or description "as of" a point in time;
4. The date and time the report was generated;
5. Page numbering, indicating the current page and total number of pages;
6. Subtotals and grand totals as required by the Division;
7. A description of any filters applied to the data presented in the
document;
8. Column and row titles, if applicable; and
9. The name of the casino licensee.
(b) All required reports shall be generated by the system, even if the period
specified contains no data to be presented. The report generated shall indicate all required
information and contain an indication of "No Activity" or similar message if no data appears for
the period specified.
(c) Gaming systems shall provide a mechanism to export the data generated for any
report to a format approved by the Division.
(d) An Internet gaming system and a mobile gaming system shall generate the
following daily reports, at a minimum, for each gaming day in order to calculate the taxable
revenue:
1. A Patron Account Summary Report, which shall include transaction
information for each patron account for the following categories:
i. Beginning balance;
ii. Total amount of deposits;
iii. Total amount of non-cashable bonuses deposited;
iv. Total amount of non-cashable bonuses wagered;
v. Total amount of non-cashable bonuses expired;
vi. Total amount of transfers to games;
vii. Total amount of transfers from games;
viii. Total amount of withdrawals;
ix. Total amount of funds on game at the beginning of the gaming
day (the amount of pending wagers at the end of the prior gaming
day);
x. Total amount of funds on game at the end of the gaming day (the
amount of pending wagers plus funds transferred to a game but
not yet wagered);
xi. Win or loss, calculated as the amount of transfers from games and
beginning funds on game less the amount of transfers to games
and ending funds on game; and
xii. Ending balance;
2. A Wagering Summary Report, which shall include the following by
authorized game and poker variation, as applicable:
i. Total amounts wagered;
ii. Total amounts won;
iii. Total tournament entry or participation fees;
iv. Rake or vigorish;
v. Total amounts of guaranteed funds paid to players;
vi. Total amounts due to or from an Internet gaming network; and
vii. Win or loss calculated as the net of the total amounts wagered
and total amounts won plus tournament entry fees, rake, or
vigorish, guaranteed funds, and amounts due to or from an
Internet gaming network; and
3. A Non-cashable Promotional Account Balance Report, which shall include
the ending non-cashable promotional balance in each patron account.
(e) An Internet gaming network shall generate the following daily reports for each
participating casino operator, at a minimum, for each gaming day in order to reconcile the daily
Internet gross gaming revenue:
1. A Network Patron Account Summary Report, which shall include the
following transaction information for each patron account:
i. Patron identification number;
ii. Total amount of transfers to games;
iii. Total amount of transfers from games;
iv. Win or loss statistics;
v. Total amount of rake; and
vi. Total amount of entry fees; and
2. A Network Wagering Summary Report, which shall include the following
game activity by authorized game or poker variation:
i. Total amounts wagered;
ii. Total amounts won;
iii. Total tournament entry or participation fees;
iv. Rake or vigorish;
v. Total amounts of guaranteed funds paid to players; and
vi. Win or loss statistics, calculated as the net of the total amounts
wagered and total amounts won plus tournament entry fees,
rake, or vigorish, and guaranteed funds.
(f) A casino licensee shall utilize the Wagering Summary Report to calculate mobile
gaming gross revenue and Internet gaming gross revenue on a daily basis for reporting
purposes. In addition, the casino licensee shall:
1. Prepare a Variance Report documenting the win/loss amounts from the
Patron Account and Wagering Summary Reports;
2. Calculate the variance between the two amounts;
3. Document the reason for the variance; and
4. Report a manual adjustment to increase revenue by the amount of the
variance whenever the total of the Patron Account Summary Report is
greater than the total of the Wagering Summary Report, unless the
reason for the variance as documented in (f)3 above is sufficient to
support a determination that revenue was properly reported.
(g) In lieu of (f) above, a licensee may accumulate the daily Variance Report
information on a monthly Variance Report in a manner described in the licensee's internal
controls.
(h) A gaming system shall generate, on a daily basis commencing one year after the
creation of the first Internet or mobile gaming account, a Dormant Account Report, which shall
list all patron accounts including the Pending Wager Account that have had no activity for a
period of one year. The report shall include:
1. The patron name and account number;
2. The date of the last transaction; and
3. The account balance.
(i) No voids of completed wagering transactions shall occur without Division
approval.
(j) A gaming system shall generate a Performance Report, which compares the
theoretical Return to Patron (RTP) as defined in N.J.A.C. 13:69D-1.1 to the actual RTP of each
game offered by a gaming system. The report shall also provide the total number of rounds of
play for each game and shall be generated and reviewed monthly by the licensee to evaluate
the performance of all games offered to the public. The Performance Report shall include the
data required by this subsection from the first day Internet gaming was offered to the date of
the report.
(k) A gaming system shall generate a Patron Account Adjustments Report, which
shall be reviewed on a daily basis by either the permit holder or Internet gaming intermediary
to evaluate the legitimacy of patron account adjustments. If the daily review is performed by
the Internet gaming intermediary, the permit holder shall conduct a weekly review of the
Patron Account Adjustment Reports. Unless otherwise authorized by the Division, the report
shall at a minimum include:
1. The patron's name;
2. An account number;
3. The date and time of the adjustment;
4. The person who performed the adjustment;
5. The reason for the adjustment; and
6. The amount of the adjustment.
(l) An Internet gaming system shall generate a report on a weekly basis identifying
potential problem gamblers, including those patrons who self-report. The casino licensee shall
review the report and document any action taken.
(m) An Internet gaming system shall be capable of generating a Pending Transaction
Account Report, which shall include and separately itemize all pending transactions for each
patron account, including, but not limited to, funds on game and deposits and withdrawals not
yet cleared.
(n) In accordance with internal controls, a casino licensee shall periodically submit
to the Division a copy of the bank statement that reflects the balance of the restricted account
maintained to protect patron funds required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.3(j).
(o) Internet gaming operators may establish test accounts to be used to test the
various components and operation of an Internet gaming system in accordance with internal
controls, which, at a minimum, address the following:
1. The procedures for the issuance of funds used for testing, including the
identification of who is authorized to issue the funds and the maximum
amount of funds that may be issued;
2. The procedures for assigning each test account for use by only one
person;
3. The maintenance of a record for all test accounts, to include when they
are active, to whom they are issued, and the employer of the person to
whom they are issued;
4. The procedures for the auditing of testing activity by the Internet gaming
permit holder to ensure the accountability of funds used for testing and
proper adjustments to Internet gross revenue;
5. The ability to withdraw funds from a test account without the Division's
prior approval shall be disabled by the Internet gaming system;
6. For testing of peer-to-peer games:
i. A person may utilize multiple test accounts; and
ii. Test account play shall be conducted without the participation of
patrons; and
7. In addition to the required internal controls in (o)1 through 6 above, for
any wagering on test accounts conducted outside the boundaries of the
State of New Jersey, the procedures for auditing of testing activity shall
include the method for ascertaining the location from which persons
using test accounts access the Internet gaming system.
SUBCHAPTER 2. INTERNET GAMING RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS
13:69O-2.1 Reciprocal agreements; prohibition of Internet gaming in establishments that
do not hold an Internet gaming permit
(a) The Division may authorize a permit holder in New Jersey to participate in
Internet gaming with patrons located in jurisdictions outside New Jersey pursuant to a
reciprocal agreement that has been entered into by the State of New Jersey, if the Division
determines that such wagering is not inconsistent with Federal law or the law of the jurisdiction
in which any such person is located or such wagering is conducted.
(b) No organization or commercial enterprise, other than a casino located in Atlantic
City or its Internet gaming affiliate that has been issued a permit to conduct Internet gaming
and has located all of its equipment used to conduct Internet gaming, including computers,
servers, monitoring rooms, and hubs, in Atlantic City, shall make its premises available for
placing wagers at casinos using the Internet or advertise that its premises may be used for such
purpose.
(c) An organization or commercial enterprise that is determined by the Division to
have violated the provisions of this section shall be subject to a penalty of $ 1,000 per patron
per day for making its premises available for placing wagers at casinos using the Internet and of
$ 10,000 per violation for advertising that its premises may be used for such purpose.