Chris Christie

NJ Politician/Horse Owner: 'Time To Put Up'

December 29, 2010

The harness racing industry pleaded for it and has since received it. According to a New Jersey politician whom is also a racehorse owner, now is the time for the industry to walk the walk in regard t...

NJRC Approves Race Dates, OTB Licenses

December 22, 2010

The New Jersey Racing Commission (NJRC) approved 141 days of racing for both standardbreds and thoroughbreds for 2011 on Wednesday along with the licenses of four off-track betting facilities in New J...

Christie, Sweeney Disagree On Subsidies

December 21, 2010

In an article posted earlier today on NorthJersey.com, Governor Chris Christie indicated he hasn’t ruled out signing a bill that includes a three-year purse subsidy totaling $30 million for New Jersey...

Meadowlands To Conduct Live Racing In 2011

December 17, 2010

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie today (Friday, Dec. 17) announced a breakthrough agreement to keep live standardbred racing at the Meadowlands Racetrack beginning in January via a secured short-ter...

Critical Moment For NJ Gaming Landscape

December 17, 2010

On Thursday, December 16 in Trenton, a New Jersey Assembly committee 'cleared the way' for the lower house to vote on multiple piece of legislation which would give a shot in the arm for the state's g...

Luchento: A Deal Is On The Table

December 07, 2010

According to reports out of New Jersey, a deal is on the table for state horsepeople to rent the Meadowlands Racetrack. An 'optimistic' Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey Pre...

NJ State To Lease The Meadowlands Racetrack For Live Racing In 2011?

December 03, 2010

A little more information in regard to meetings between New Jersey horsepeople and the office of Governor Chris Christie has been released

Luchento "Pleased With Progress"

December 02, 2010

After extensive meetings this week with the office of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey President Tom Luchento is extremely optimistic th...

Campbell: Hanson's Motivations Must Be Brought Into Question

November 26, 2010

If you didn't know what John Campbell's views were about the New Jersey gaming crisis, he has made sure that you do now. "It's a political issue. People have different agendas. When you factor that in...

Bills, Pols, Threats, Feedback In NJ

November 23, 2010

Plenty of racing news came out of New Jersey during the evening of Monday, November 22. Seven gaming-related bills passed through the State Senate, which prompted feedback from politicians; thoroughbr...

Luchento Responds To Supplemental Hanson Report

November 16, 2010

It didn't take Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey President Tom Luchento much time at all to respond to the news that a supplemental report by the Hanson Commission has recom...

NJ Gov. Christie Shakes Up AC

November 05, 2010

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was at it again yesterday, as he revealed he was transferring the powers of the state's Casino Control Commission, which has ruled the casinos for 32 years since the...