Legal sports betting in New Jersey

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie issued a directive Monday allowing his state's casinos and racetracks to offer sports betting without fear of criminal or civil liability.

The governor said he took his cue from previous federal court rulings that found that nothing in New Jersey law prohibits the casinos and horse racing tracks from offering sports betting.

His action is likely to be challenged in court by the professional and collegiate sports leagues that fought New Jersey's efforts to overturn a ban on sports betting in all but four states. That effort ended with the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear the case.

Christie, however, said casinos and tracks can start offering betting immediately.

Hammerlock · Answer

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie issued a directive Monday allowing his state's casinos and racetracks to offer sports betting without fear of criminal or civil liability.

The governor said he took his cue from previous federal court rulings that found that nothing in New Jersey law prohibits the casinos and horse racing tracks from offering sports betting.

His action is likely to be challenged in court by the professional and collegiate sports leagues that fought New Jersey's efforts to overturn a ban on sports betting in all but four states. That effort ended with the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear the case.

Christie, however, said casinos and tracks can start offering betting immediately.

tahmina786 · Answer

Wow

conrad63 · Answer

A surprise, but a very good surprise. I just hope it isn't to late for the Atlantic City casinos. If the Taj Mahal closes there will only be 8 casinos left.
Hopefully other states will follow suit and legalize it quickly!!!!

budwiser · Answer

With the NBA&#x27;s Silver hinting at the NBA supporting sports wagering, that may change the dynamic.  If you remember, David Stern was adamantly, publicly against it.IMO it&#x27;s all about $.  If there&#x27;s some way to get the decision makers some of the cash, the government and the leagues, they&#x27;ll agree to it.But that&#x27;s just my 2 cents.I sure hope this goes through, obviously.

Natty68 · Answer

Long overdue. Can one expect a domino effect? I&#x27;m sure Cali will be chomping at the bit now. Delaware Park, you know where you can shove you&#x27;re parlay cards.

winthatcash · Answer

New Jersey is not there yet. I few more hurdles to over come but this was a big step. Would be a huge victory for all sports better in New Jersey but even people in New York like my self who hate the hassle of offshore books.

ILPRATO · Answer

its here MP racetrack will have it by the end of oct.

winthatcash · Answer

I have heard that to but there are some legal experts saying it is not a guarantee so we still have to wait and see how it plays out in the court rooms and with the Sports leagues.

Legal sports betting in New Jersey

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