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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1977 |
| Jurisdiction | New Jersey |
| Headquarters | 1300 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 140 East Front Street, P.O. Box 047, Trenton, NJ 08625 |
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| Parent agency | New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety |
| Website | http://www.njdge.org/ |
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) is a governmental agency in the U.S. state of New Jersey that was established in 1977 under the Casino Control Act, N.J.S.A. to ensure the integrity of the casino gaming industry, including sports wagering at horse racetracks, in the state. The DGE operates within the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety in the office of the New Jersey Attorney General.[1]
The DGE is supervised by a director appointed by the governor with advice and consent of the New Jersey Senate. The director serves during the term of office of the governor.[2]
- ^ About the Division of Gaming Enforcement, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Accessed January 24, 2012.
- ^ Article 2, New Jersey Casino Control Act, accessed April 14, 2012.