Trenton, New Jersey. In order to bring horse racing and lottery betting into compliance with the state’s other gambling age restrictions, a recently proposed measure in New Jersey would raise the minimum age from 18 to 21.
According to the measure, anyone under 21 who has an active horse racing betting account on the day it goes into force must have their money back within 30 days. Until the account holder turns 21, these accounts will be suspended and no more bets will be permitted.
While most other types of gambling, such as casino games and sports betting, have an age limit of 21, New Jersey law now permits anyone 18 years of age or older to buy lottery tickets and wager on horse races. The goal of the suggested modifications is to make these rules more uniform.
If passed, the law would mandate that all New Jersey lottery ticket purchasers and horse racing wagerers be at least 21 years old. A clause guarantees the rapid issuance of reimbursements to individuals affected by the age rise for horse racing.
According to current rules, lottery buyers in New Jersey must be at least eighteen years old. This legislation would essentially remove that exception.
