TRENTON — New Jerseyans soon won’t have to leave their homes to play the state lottery.
Gov. Chris Christie on Monday signed a bill into law that will allow for Garden State residents to pay to have private couriers deliver lottery tickets to their door.
Supporters of the measure (S2370/A3904) say it will make the lottery more accessible to people who are constrained to their homes or find it inconvenient to visit a store.
State Assemblyman John Burzichelli (D-Burlington), a main sponsor of the legislation, noted that many other goods — such food, water, and clothing — are already delivered to “make peoples’ lives easier.”
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“This bill is aimed at saving players’ time and broadening a customer base that provides revenue for services that benefit all New Jersey residents,” Burzichelli said in a statement Monday.
Couriers may charge a fee for their services, but they cannot collect any portion of people’s lottery winnings. Couriers can deliver only New Jersey lottery tickets.
All couriers must register with the State Lottery Commission, and those that don’t face a penalty.
Christie vetoed a similar bill in 2015. At the time, the Republican governor said there is “no evidence of a demand for this service in New Jersey or that this bill would increase lottery sales.”
Christie did not explain Monday why he signed this version of the measure.
The law takes effect Nov. 1.
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