However, according to the Division of Gaming Enforcement, that time to deliver the information had expired, meaning those gamblers are considered underage. The money won was placed in escrow accountsįor those who could not, the money won was placed in escrow accounts to give them time to supply the correct documents. Those that had gambled at the aforementioned casinos and racetrack were asked to provide identification when they requested a payout. The New Jersey gambling regulator also fined DraftKings $7,500 and Rush Street Interactive $2,000 for taking bets on unapproved events and on games that had already started.įittingly, the money forfeited will go toward programs aimed at helping gamblers, senior citizens, and people with disabilities.
The biggest forfeit came from Resorts Casino, which had to pay $51,000 for bets going back to 2020. $51,000 for bets placed going back to 2020 The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) is requiring the following casinos to hand over money: Ocean Casino Resort ($7,500), Bally’s Atlantic City (over $5,600), Freehold Raceway (over $4,400), Golden Nugget (over $4,200), and Harrah’s (nearly $900). Atlantic City casinos and a horse racetrack are forfeiting thousands of dollars won by underage gamblers as well as those who had self-excluded from gambling activities.
