Gambling addictions don’t just lead to more gambling. They can lead to crime.
And with that in mind, three New Jersey legislators have proposed a bill, A420, that would implement a gambling treatment diversion court pilot program. In short, eligible criminals would be able to enter the program for at least a year and avoid conviction if they meet the program’s conditions.
“A-420 provides an opportunity for treatment for those who are convicted of crimes associated with a gambling disorder so they can address their addiction, while also saving public dollars which would be spent for incarceration,” Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) Executive Director Felicia Grondin told PlayUSA.
