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Proposal Would Let Gamblers Ban Themselves From Casinos In New Jersey

8 August 2000

ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY – Aug. 8, 2000—As reported by The Associated Press: "... The state of New Jersey, which maintains a list of mobsters, cheats and others who are banned from entering casinos, is proposing a "self-exclusion" program that would allow problem gamblers to ban themselves.

"Under it, gamblers could register with the state and provide a photograph of themselves to casinos, which would then be required to deny them access to games, credit, complimentary items, check-cashing privileges, players club perks, direct-mail promotions and other benefits.

"…One casino gambling critic called the proposal window dressing, aimed at masking the fact that casinos depend on gambling addicts for their profits.

"…An estimated 16 million Americans have experienced gambling problems at some point in their lives, according to the National Research Council. The director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, J.P. Suarez, said anyone on the list discovered in a casino would be escorted off by security guards, Suarez said.

"They would not face criminal sanctions, however, and the ban would not be permanent. A person could have his name removed from the list by formally requesting it and waiting 30 days, Suarez said.

"Casinos, meanwhile, could face cash penalties for violating the ban, Suarez said. The Division of Gaming Enforcement is in discussions with the state attorney general's office about the possibility of forcing casinos and excluded gamblers to forfeit money won or lost by a person while on the self exclusion list, Suarez said…"

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