Monmouth Park

Executive Order Discussed In NJ

It has been announced that, effective March 16, 2020, all three New Jersey racetracks – Freehold Raceway, the Meadowlands Racetrack and Monmouth Park – are to remain closed until New Jersey Gov. Murph...

Update: NJ Racing Bill Advanced

January 28, 2019

On Monday, January 28, the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey announced that a critical piece of racing-support legislation was successfully passed out of committee and is now ...

Anticipation Over NJ Racing Support Bill

January 16, 2019

In New Jersey, the anticipation over the horse racing support legislation that is working its way through the political system is palpable. Tracks and horsepeople in the state are patiently waiting fo...

NJ Senate Passes Racing Support Bill

December 18, 2018

On Monday (Dec. 17) the New Jersey Senate voted 40-0 in favour of legislation that calls for $100 million in financial support for the state horse racing industry over a five-year period.

Racing Support Bill Advances In NJ

December 11, 2018

On Monday (Dec. 10), the New Jersey Senate’s Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced proposed horse racing support legislation by a vote of 13-0.

Racing Relief Bill Expected In NJ

August 29, 2018

On Tuesday (Aug. 28), New Jersey Senator Vin Gopal and Assemblyman John Burzichelli announced that he is planning on introducing a piece of legislation that calls for $20 million from the state’s gene...

Gaming Expansion Bill Advances In NJ

December 06, 2016

On Monday, December 5 in Trenton, New Jersey, an Assembly gaming committee voted 4-3 in favour of advancing a piece of legislation (A4255) that calls for the introduction of alternative gaming areas i...

Question 1 Defeated In New Jersey

November 09, 2016

On Tuesday, voters in the state of New Jersey rejected a plan to expand casinos to the northern part of the state -- a measure that was heavily endorsed by the state's horse racing industry.

Meadowlands, Monmouth Reach Deal

November 07, 2016

Officials at Monmouth Park are urging New Jersey voters to cast a “yes” vote on Question 1 on Tuesday, November 8, as representatives of the Oceanport racetrack have reached an agreement with their co...

New Video Lottery Terminal Push In NJ

October 17, 2016

New Jersey Assemblyman Ralph Caputo has said that he plans to amend two pieces of legislation to authorize video lottery terminals at state racetracks.

NJ Exchange Wagering Live In May

On Thursday, April 21, Betfair US, the operator of the world's most popular exchange wagering platform, and Darby Development, the operator of Monmouth Park, announced that exchange wagering will be o...

NJ To Vote On Casino Expansion?

December 14, 2015

New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney has announced that he has introduced legislation to put a public referendum on the ballot asking for voter approval to expand gaming with two casinos in the n...

Step Forward For NJ Exchange Wagering

November 23, 2015

It has been reported that this past Wednesday (November 18), the New Jersey Racing Commission approved an application from the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority to issue Betfair US an excha...