Date
of Proposal: October
5, 2009
Proposal Number: PRN 2009-305
Proposal
Description: The
Racing Commission proposes re-adoption of
rules authorizing problem gamblers to voluntarily
request that their names be placed on a list
of self-excluded persons to be maintained
by the Commission.Once placed on the list,
a person is prohibited from wagering on horse
races and appearing at permitted racetracks,
as well as at licensed off-track betting facilities
where legal wagering takes place. If a voluntarily
self excluded person violates the rules, any
winnings due that individual are subject to
forfeiture. The rule requires that a voluntarily
excluded individual be on the list for a minimum
of one year. After that time, if the person
wishes to be removed, he or she completes
a form (which is available via the Racing
Commission Web site) and submits the form
to the Commission. The Commission’s
current voluntary self-exclusion rules are
scheduled to expire on April 16, 2010. The
rules have benefited problem gamblers by preventing
them from having access to wagering opportunities
at New Jersey race tracks and at off-track
betting outlets.
Summary of Proposal: A
detailed summary of the proposed new rule
is posted on the New Jersey Racing Commission
Web site at: www.nj.gov/oag/racing/proposed.html
Public
Comment: Public comment on the proposed
rule will be accepted until December 4, 2009.
Please direct all comments to:
Michael
Vukcevich, Deputy Director
New Jersey Racing Commission
P.O. Box 088,
140 East Front Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0088
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