4. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, a savings promotion offered pursuant to sections 1 through 3 of P.L.2015, c.236 (C.17:9A-224.1, C.17:12B-112.1 and C.17:13-101.1) shall not:
a. constitute unlawful gambling under the laws of this State, and shall not subject the participant or the sponsor of the promotion, or any officer, employee, or agent of the sponsor, to any civil or criminal liability under the laws of this State that prohibit gambling; and
b. be subject to any of the provisions of chapter 8 of Title 5 of the Revised Statutes.