N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-18.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024
Section 13:47-18.5 - Restrictions; equipment; wagering; prizes
(a) On the occasion of an armchair race, no gambling shall take place other than that specifically authorized in this chapter.
(b) No person shall use, rent, lease, acquire or provide any equipment or service for use in or in connection with the holding of any armchair race which is not provided in accordance with the provisions of the Raffles Licensing Law, 5:8-50 et seq., and this chapter.
(c) An armchair race holder shall not:
1. Allow any wager to be placed on an armchair race game by any means except with imitation money;
2. Allow wagering between players, commonly known as side betting;
3. Offer or award any prize consisting of cash or money;
4. Offer or award any merchandise prize of a type prohibited by 13:47-6.20(a); or
5. Purchase or exchange any merchandise prize for a player for cash or money or imitation money.
(d) An armchair race operator, banker, cashier or member in charge shall not on the occasion of the armchair race:
1. Participate as a player in any game of chance, including, but not limited to, an armchair race;
2. Accept any direct or indirect tip or gratuity; or
3. Consume alcoholic beverages during the period between the commencement of the first race and conclusion of the final race of the armchair event.
(e) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit the award of cash or money as a prize in an authorized bingo or raffle game or to prohibit such a game from being held, operated and conducted in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:40-6.20(b) in conjunction with an armchair race.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-18.5