New Jersey Assembly Bill A1715, which requires state universities, colleges and community colleges to host the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) on campus at least once per semester, has now been sent to Governor Phil Murphy's office for final approval.
The legislation was originally introduced in 2023, but was only sent to a vote in March 2025 after the New Jersey Assembly approved A1715 with a 77-0 vote. The state Senate voted 38-0 to also unanimously approve Assembly Bill A1715 on December 18.
If Governor Murphy were to sign the legislation into law, its requirements would become effective immediately for all New Jersey universities, colleges and community colleges.
CCGNJ, which operates the national 1-800-Gambler helpline, will provide on-campus resources and information regarding the potential risks of gambling, compulsive gambling counseling services and self-exclusion options.
When Assembly Bill A1715 was first introduced in 2023, the legislation required public institutions to form a gambling prevention program, specifically those collaborating with a sports betting operator or intermediary.
In July 2025, however, legislation was passed which prohibits colleges and universities in New Jersey from partnering with sports betting entities, increasing the language in Bill A1715 to include all higher education institutions across the Garden State.
On September 17, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin unveiled plans to offer a free and confidential financial counseling service to residents, branded as GamFin and made available through the Division of Gaming Enforcement.
The program offers one-on-one online sessions to help residents create a budget, manage debt and develop strategies to rebuild financial stability in the hopes of assisting those facing difficulties related to gambling.
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported the state's total gaming revenue throughout November 2025 on December 16, which managed to increase by 14.2% to $636.2m
