Senate bill would require New Jersey online casinos to provide new responsible gaming tool

Lawmakers in New Jersey are considering legislation that would require licensed online casinos in the state to send out monthly statements to their users. Under Senate Bill 4280, operators must issue regular details of gamblers' wins and losses – at least on a monthly basis – through push notifications.

As proposed by Sen. John McKeon, S4280 seemingly serves as another layer of responsible gambling promotion in the Garden State. The bill would require NJ online casinos to share recaps of gamblers' gameplay regularly and alert those users through a push notification.

The proposal describes "push notification" as an automatic electronic message that is displayed on a customer's mobile device even when the casino app is not open. This requirement, McKeon said, is meant to ensure that users see the message and engage with the platform to see the statement.

These regular statements, suggested to come out at least once per month, would detail how much money users won and lost playing casino games online during that timespan, as well as "any other information deemed appropriate" by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.

The proposal has been referred to the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee, which McKeon vice-chairs.

The New Jersey online gambling industry has featured many of the best online casinos for around 13 years now. Yet the market has continued to grow, including finishing 2025 with a state-best $2.91 billion in revenue.

That said, alongside that industry growth has also come a rise in problem gambling, which Garden State legislators have worked to address many times in recent years.

McKeon's proposal adds another element to the set of responsible gambling tools that the state's safe online casinos are already required to offer. Among them is a transaction and betting history that users can access on their own. 

By requiring operators to issue monthly statements and alert customers with push notifications, it brings that history to the users and, in theory, helps gamblers gain a better understanding of their habits.

If enacted into law, the bill would create the first such regulation in the country – and it would go into effect immediately.

Bettors must be 21 years or older and otherwise eligible to register and place wagers at online casinos. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please seek assistance from trained professionals such as the Problem Gambling Help Network at 1-800-MY-RESET.

Grant Lucas