New Jersey legal term
Player in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Player” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New Jersey criminal code.
What does “Player” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Player" means a person who engages in any form of gambling solely as a contestant or bettor, without receiving or becoming entitled to receive any profit therefrom other than personal gambling winnings, and without otherwise rendering any material assistance to the establishment, conduct, or operation of the particular gambling activity. (N.J.S.A. 2C:37-1)
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