Fantasy Sports. 10.5% gross tax proposal in Garden State.

New Jersey is considering fantasy sports legislation which would:

  • impose a 10.5% tax on gross receipts
  • Regulation by the Division of Consumer Affairs
  • Requiring fantasy sports to have permits to operate
  • Age minimum of 18 years
  • consumer protections to protect fantasy sports participants from “being gamed” by fantasy sports operators
  • Annual Revenue Projectsions: $1 million to $5 million

NJTV | Move to Regulate Fantasy Sports in New Jersey