New Jersey

Betfair Looking To Acquire Monmouth

February 24, 2011

"New Jersey has a fantastic horse racing heritage. Betfair and TVG are absolutely committed to having a role. The racing product at Monmouth Park was vastly superior last summer. Similarly, the Meadow...

NJ Gov. Christie Vetoes Racing Bill

February 22, 2011

On Friday, February 18, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed Bill S2394/A3531, which would have seen monies received from the sales tax on horse transactions redistributed back into the horse rac...

Gural's NJ Racing Financing Target Announced

February 14, 2011

It has been public knowledge that racetrack operator Jeff Gural is looking for financing to back the re-invigoration of the standardbred horse racing industry

Hanson Comments On Gov. Christie’s Actions

February 02, 2011

Jon Hanson, advisor to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and architect of the controversial ‘Hanson Report,’ has commented on the actions Gov. Christie has taken so far in regard to the state’s casin...

Gov. Christie Vetoes OTW Bill; NJSEA Looking To Unload Monmouth

February 01, 2011

On Monday, January 31, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a pair of bills into law which have made Exchange Wagering legal in the state. He also conditionally vetoed a bill regarding off-track ...

NJ Exchange Wagering Signed Into Law

January 31, 2011

On Monday, January 31, Exchange Wagering was signed into law in the State of New Jersey

NJ Teletheatre Projects Solid Earnings

January 28, 2011

New Jersey’s Woodbridge off-track betting facility, 'Favorites,' could handle close to $100 million this year.

Proposed Bill Would Put Determination Of Dates In Hands Of SBOANJ

January 20, 2011

A bill being introduced in committee on Thursday, January 20 would legislate that the horsemen of New Jersey dictate the number of racing dates each year at Freehold

Allard To Concentrate On Woodbine

January 18, 2011

Fresh off a career-best season in the racebike, driver Simon Allard has confirmed with Trot Insider that he will be racing solely at Woodbine Racetrack for at least the next

Christie To Pass, Then Veto Racing Funding?

January 17, 2011

According to a report, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie could eventually utilize veto power to stop $30-million in funds from being directed to the state's horse racing industry after he authorizes ...

Inter-State Racing Compact Coming To U.S.?

January 10, 2011

According to a report, a proposed inter-state racing compact in the United States has been in the works for more than a year, and if at least six states get on board the plan could become reality

Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Spars With 60 Minutes Interviewer Over Gaming

January 07, 2011

In a segment scheduled to run during the Sunday, January 9 episode of '60 Minutes' on CBS, interviewer Lesley Stahl and outgoing Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell passionately spar over the topic of ca...