Delivering the keynote address on the second day of the IAGA Summit in Boston, New Jersey Casino Control Commission Chairman, James T. Plousis, presents “A Path Forward for Gaming to Partner in Addressing the Substance Abuse Epidemic.”

The strictly regulated gaming industry can provide a path forward as a partner in the critical work of addressing the substance abuse epidemic. From 1977 until 2020, the New Jersey Casino Control Commission was statutorily precluded from granting a casino key employee licence to anyone convicted of certain disqualified offences under the Casino Control Act.

Pursuant to new legislation signed by Governor Phil Murphy, effective January 21, 2020, the Commission may now grant a licence to anyone who successfully completes Recovery Court providing life-altering opportunities and career goals. Read More from G3 Newswire.