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Election Day in New Jersey 2011: The Economy and Sports Betting

C Costigan — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:42:55 +0000

Election Day in New Jersey 2011: The Economy and Sports Betting

Atlantic City Casinos Urge New Jersey State Voters to Pass Sports Betting Measure

Aaron Goldstein — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:07:32 +0000

In early November there will be a referendum whereby New Jersey state residents will have the opportunity to vote for legalized online gambling in the state.

Atlantic City Ghost Town as Hurricane Irene Approaches

Gilbert Horowitz — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:11:55 +0000

The US second largest gambling destination, Atlantic City, has been completely evacuated in anticipation for Hurricane Irene.

Atlantic City Braces for Hurricane Irene as Models Shift West

Gilbert Horowitz — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:24:23 +0000

Hurricane models began shifting the track of dangerous Hurricane Irene west on Thursday morning as the storm makes a beeline towards the gambling Mecca of Atlantic City.

Hard Rock Casino Coming to Atlantic City

Aaron Goldstein — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:10:16 +0000

The Hard Rock Casino plans to open a small casino in Atlantic City, the US second largest casino destination.

Atlantic City Paves the Way for Smaller Casinos

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:21:48 +0000

"Smaller is friendlier" was the longtime motto of the former tiny Claridge casino in Atlantic City.

Don Johnson $11 Million Atlantic City Blackjack Wins a “Streak of Good Luck”

Gilbert Horowitz — Thu, 26 May 2011 12:48:58 +0000

The man who took Atlantic City casinos for $11 million in blackjack wins called it “an incredible streak of good luck.

New Jersey Sports Betting Lawsuit Dismissed

C Costigan — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:25:21 +0000

A lawsuit filed by State Senator Raymond Lesniak (D-Union) asking for an overturn of a federal ban on sports wagering in New Jersey, has been dismissed.

Definition of “Absolute Veto” Makes Passing Internet Gambling Bill in NJ Nearly Impossible

C Costigan — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 02:21:13 +0000

There has been a whole lot of controversy surrounding New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s “absolute veto” of an Internet gambling bill introduced by State Senator Raymond Lesniak.

Dead on Arrival: New Jersey Internet Gambling Bill Will Require Override

C Costigan — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 03:15:44 +0000

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie issued an “absolute veto” in regard to legalized Internet gambling in the state. An official government press release was issued later in the afternoon Wednesday. So what does it all mean?

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Veto of Internet Gambling in State is “Conditional”: Still in Play

C Costigan — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:23:03 +0000

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has not written off legalized Internet gambling in his state just yet.

Assemblyman Hopes to Work With NJ Governor on New Internet Gambling Measure

C Costigan — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:34:26 +0000

Following New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s decision to veto a bill that would make NJ the first state to legalize Internet gambling, state democrats spoke out about the decision.

Chris Christie Still Undecided on Internet Gambling in State: Has Until Midnight

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:17:14 +0000

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said during an 11 am press conference (delayed for approximately 10 minutes) that he still has not decided on whether to veto or sign a bill related to legalized Internet gambling in the state.

Chris Christie Press Conference On Internet Gambling Delayed

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:42:09 +0000

An 11 am New Jersey Governor Chris Christie scheduled press conference where he was set to discuss his decision related to legalized Internet gambling in the state has been delayed for reasons that are yet to be disclosed.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Press Conference on Internet Gambling (Live)

Payton — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:50:10 +0000

For those of you looking to watch New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s 11 am ET scheduled press conference on his decision to either sign or veto a bill that would legalize Internet gambling

Press of Atlantic City Confirms NJ Governor Chris Christie to Take Action on Internet Gambling Bill

C Costigan — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:35:01 +0000

New Jersey’s Governor will either veto or sign a bill that would make the state the first to legalize Internet gambling.

Time Ticking in New Jersey as Christie Does not yet Take Action on Internet Gambling Bill

C Costigan — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:57:16 +0000

Thursday March 4, 2011 at the stroke of midnight Internet gambling could become legalized in the state of New Jersey. It would be the first US state to do so.

Caesars Posts $196.7 Million Loss as Atlantic City Gambling Revenue Falls

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:27:41 +0000

Caesars Entertainment Corp., the world’s biggest casino company, reported a fourth-quarter loss after cost cuts and the acquisition of a Las Vegas casino failed to offset declines in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Fox News to NJ Governor Chris Christie: Legalize Internet Gambling

C Costigan — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:19:24 +0000

Internet gambling is untaxed and unregulated, Fox News noted in a recent piece. The amount of jobs that can be generated from the multi-billion dollar industry would be astonishing.

What’s Stopping New Jersey Governor Chris Christie From Signing Internet Gambling Bill?

C Costigan — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:40:57 +0000

With increased talk that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is leaning towards vetoing a bill that would legalize Internet gambling in the Garden State, many are left wondering why.

New Jersey Governor Vetoes 14 Bills: Internet Gambling Spared?

C Costigan — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:04:18 +0000

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie pulled out his veto pen heading into this week, blocking 14 pieces of legislation. As of press time, a measure to legalize Internet gambling was not among those bills vetoed

Internet Gambling in New Jersey Could Become Legal by Next Week

C Costigan — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:28:45 +0000

February 24 is the date that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has to sign a bill that would legalize Internet gambling in that state.

Nevada Gambling Revenue Rises, Atlantic City Falls

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 02:35:45 +0000

It may not be leading economic indicator, but Nevada gambling revenues rose slightly in 2010 after a two-year decline attributed in part to the recession, the state gaming commission reported on Thursday.

New Jersey Loses Out On $87.5 Million

C Costigan — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:53:19 +0000

Sitting on New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s desk right now is a bill to legalize sports betting in the state. It's still just sitting there collecting dust.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Signs Atlantic City Tourism Bill Into Law

Aaron Goldstein — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:07:18 +0000

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has his pen out and began signing various bills related to the gambling sector into law this week.