deskgameIt was for those reasons, as Chairman of the Senate Economic Development Committee, I began a nearly ten-year journey to challenge the federal ban on sports betting and to authorize online gaming in New Jersey. I was successful on both despite eight losses in federal court, before the US Supreme Court ruled in my favor and our casinos became the beneficiary of the added revenue needed to reopen the five casinos and restore lost jobs. In addition, horse racing and the jobs at Monmouth Park and The Meadowlands were preserved.
deskgameA Week 13 showdown with the Lions, however, could impact the odds more than any other single game going forward. If the Bills can take down Detroit on the road, combined with wins over the Chiefs and 49ers, who will still be held in higher regard, they may actually move into the top spot despite Allen’s crew not reaching the Super Bowl to this point,
deskgameWe can’t bet on the federal government to ensure gambling companies are reevaluating their regulatory compliances and working to address new ways gambling habits can become unmanageable. Sixty-one percent of New Jersey residents reported gambling last year. The Rutgers University Center for Gambling Studies’ 2023 Prevalence Report finds online gambling is most popular among young adults 18-24. In 2017, only 7% of this age group preferred online betting; that number surged to nearly 34% in 2023.
deskgameCasino credits are granted immediately after your first deposit of $5 or more
deskgameThe dangers of such easy access to gambling mirror the widespread cigarette use of past decades — it, too, is a public health crisis. By taking legislative measures to set high accountability standards, New Jersey can be at the forefront of addressing the detrimental issues related to online gambling and set an example for other states to follow.
