Our Mission
The Casino Control Commission administers the Casino Control Act and its regulations to assure the public trust and confidence in the credibility and integrity of the casino industry and casino operations. The Commission also supports the continued development of tourist and convention facilities in Atlantic City, which contributes to the economic strength and viability of the tourist, convention, and resort industry in the state of New Jersey.

Overview
The New Jersey Casino Control Commission is the panel charged with regulating New Jersey's casinos. It is made up of five members who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate. Commissioners serve staggered, five-year terms and can only be removed for cause. By law, no more than three commissioners can be of the same political party, a requirement that insures political balance on the panel.

The Casino Control Commission's task of regulating casinos is shared with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. While the Casino Control Commission is an independent agency which is in, but not of, the Department of Treasury, the Division of Gaming Enforcement is an arm of the state's Attorney General's Office. It conducts investigations into license applicants and reports the results to the commission.

When it comes to license applications or regulatory violations, the Division of Gaming Enforcement acts as the police/prosecuting agency while the Casino Control Commission acts in a quasi-judicial manner ruling on those applications and assessing penalties for any regulatory violations.