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Article: Bet on it: measure would let New Jersey voters decide on sports wagering.(Roundup)(Brief article)
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- Casino Journal
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- April 1, 2008
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The prospect of sports betting at Atlantic City casinos--and possibly New Jersey racetracks--is a decision that could go to voters following the state Assembly's 58-17 vote in February in favor of a bill to put the issue on the ballot.
Sports betting is currently illegal in New Jersey, though efforts to legalize the activity have been bandied about for years. Currently, federal law limits sports betting or sports related lotteries to four states: Nevada, Montana, Oregon and Delaware. Proponents of legalizing sports betting in New Jersey have said it could help the state offset increased newer gaming competition from nearby states, and provide an additional ...