Led by state Attorney General Matt Platkin, New Jersey officials  this week kicked off their annual campaign to make sure amusement games on the Jersey Shore haven’t been altered or rigged to disadvantage players. Platkin said the goal is to make sure the rules are followed and players are getting a fair shot.

“We have the best shops and games anywhere in the country, and all we are doing is make sure that our consumers are treated fairly and their hard-earned money is going to what they think it’s going to,” he said.

Officials said the annual “Safe Summer 2025” campaign also serves as a reminder to the public: if something seems off — whether it’s unclear pricing, misleading prizes, or unfair game play — members of the public should report it. The campaign will continue through Labor Day.

After a chaotic Memorial Day weekend in Seaside Heights — with dozens of arrests and four non-fatal stabbings — Seaside Heights Mayor Tony Vaz said the borough is also taking its own precautions. In response, the borough approved two new security measures now in effect: a 10 p.m. curfew for minors and a backpack ban on the boardwalk.

The mayor assured people that the measures are meant to protect the public.

“We are not going to bother grandma or mom or dad, we are going to look at those kids and say we want to know what is in that backpack,” Vaz said. “Yeah, you can bring food, but you can’t bring weapons or alcohol for those under-aged. This gives a little strength to search.”