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New Jersey Lawmakers Advance Sports Betting Bill
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY --
State Senator Ray Lesniak of New Jersey is already pursuing a lawsuit against the federal government alleging that the sports betting prohibition is discriminatory. Now a state Senate committee has approved a proposed constitutional amendment which would let casinos and racetracks handle sports gambling action.
The bill, sponsored by Lesniak and fellow Senator Jeff Van Drew, passed despite expressed concern by some lawmakers. Still, potential opponents like Senator Bob Gordon agreed the issue should be decided by the full legislature.
Discussion arose as to how much leeway to give race tracks in taking sports wagers. While there had been a movement to limit tracks to hours featuring live racing, the final measure allows tracks to take sports bets whenever they are open.
Federal law will still prevent sports betting from coming to New Jersey, even if the amendment is passed. But pressure is building on Congress to repeal the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, as other states including Missouri, Rhode Island, and Delaware are all seeking to have the same privileges afforded Nevada.
Lesniak continued to be a champion of gambling expansion for the purpose of creating government revenue, asserting that his proposal is not only meant to save Atlantic City, but also to spread the benefits of regulated gambling throughout the state.
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