Governor Chris Christie

Are Casinos "Fickle Businesses"?

As the Ontario government looks to expand gaming through the modernization strategy of the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp., doubts continue to be cast on just how financially lucrative this strateg...

NJ Gov. Signs Online Gaming Bill

February 28, 2013

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has signed an internet gaming bill that will bring intra-state online casino gaming, including poker, to both residents and visitors of the state.

An Open Letter To Premier Wynne

February 28, 2013

"Premier Wynne, your transition panel is designing a model for the horse racing industry that is unsustainable and will result in an industry that is represented by three to five racetracks attached t...

NJ Court Upholds Gov. Christie's Veto

December 07, 2012

It has been reported that a New Jersey court has upheld Governor Chris Christie's veto of a 2011 push by the New Jersey State Racing Commission to get $15 million in purse subsidies dispersed to the s...

Gural Inks 30-Year Lease For The Big M

December 20, 2011

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie today announced two critical developments in his goal to establish a fully independent, privately operated horse racing industry in New Jersey

Robinson Resigns From NJSEA

December 17, 2011

Dennis R. Robinson announced Friday that as of January 2, 2012 he will no longer serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA)

NJRC Requests $15 Million For Purses

The New Jersey Racing Commission (NJRC) approved a request for $15 million in funds to augment purses, but whether the monies will be released will be in the hands of the governor

Meadowlands Racing Resumes May 7; Condition Sheets Available

Governor Chris Christie's office confirmed today that live harness racing will return to Meadowlands Racetrack on Saturday, May 7

Monmouth To Be Leased, Not Sold

February 26, 2011

According to a press release from the office of Gov. Chris Christie, Monmouth Park will be put up for lease and not for sale as originally planned

Wall Street Interested In New Jersey?

December 28, 2010

With New Jersey’s current horse racing structure under evaluation, some Wall Street firms have taken an interest in the harness racing industry

Christie Vetoes Full Racing Schedule For Monmouth, Meadowlands

December 08, 2010

Governor Chris Christie today vetoed the New Jersey Racing Commission’s establishment of a full standardbred and thoroughbred racing schedule for Monmouth Park and the Meadowlands, as the Administrati...

2011 New Jersey Schedule Expected In 30 Days

November 19, 2010

Following the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority’s monthly board meeting on Friday, chairman Carl Goldberg indicated that the 2011 racing schedule for New Jersey is expected to be revealed wit...

Kaplan's Open Letter To Gov. Christie

August 11, 2010

"As thousands of commercial casinos open up across the continent, as governments begin legalizing and opening online gambling sites, and as each casino becomes a major entertainment destination on its...