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General Category => General Harness Racing Discussion => Topic started by: Elgin on January 10, 2012, 07:42:30 PM

Title: Jersey Sports/Horse Betting Changes
Post by: Elgin on January 10, 2012, 07:42:30 PM
The New Jersey Senate and Assembly passed a list of bills on Tuesday including a few that will affect the casino and horse racing industries.

According to a report in The Star-Ledger, bill A4285 will permit off-track wagering on standardbred and thoroughbred racing at bars and restaurants in 12 counties.

A further bill (S3113) approved wagering on professional sports and college sports - with the stipulation that the college games aren
Title: Re: Jersey Sports/Horse Betting Changes
Post by: LVGaryD on January 10, 2012, 07:48:00 PM
Bout time they came to their senses!  thumbsup
Title: Re: Jersey Sports/Horse Betting Changes
Post by: pezz97 on January 10, 2012, 09:34:24 PM
No Shit

Gural isn't an idiot, he will have sport betting and slots at his new racetrack soon enough
Title: Re: Jersey Sports/Horse Betting Changes
Post by: careless hal on January 11, 2012, 05:16:09 AM
I'll have the No. 1 with biggie fries a chocolate shake and $5 on #3 to win at the Big M!
Title: Re: Jersey Sports/Horse Betting Changes
Post by: beans and weenies on January 11, 2012, 05:57:47 AM
Quote from: careless hal on January 11, 2012, 05:16:09 AM
I'll have the No. 1 with biggie fries a chocolate shake and $5 on #3 to win at the Big M!

 rflmao1 thumbsup
Title: Re: Jersey Sports/Horse Betting Changes
Post by: pezz97 on January 11, 2012, 07:08:59 AM
Quote from: careless hal on January 11, 2012, 05:16:09 AM
I'll have the No. 1 with biggie fries a chocolate shake and $5 on #3 to win at the Big M!
rflmao1
Title: Re: Jersey Sports/Horse Betting Changes
Post by: Elgin on January 18, 2012, 09:56:26 AM
On Tuesday, January 17, Governor Chris Christie signed legislation which will pave the way for legalized sports wagering in New Jersey. In order to make expanded gaming a reality in NJ, the state will have to challenge the federal ban which only allows sports gambling in Nevada, Delaware, Oregon and Montana.