sports betting

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Casinos and racetracks in New Jersey will have to wait a bit longer for a judge's ruling on the state's efforts to allow legal sports gambling.

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Two New Jersey state senators are pushing for fast action on a measure that would abolish a state law that bans sports betting.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Four major professional sports leagues and the NCAA filed a court challenge to the state's latest attempt to offer legal sports gambling on Monday, calling the effort "astounding," "specious" and a "blatant violation" of an earlier court order.

On Monday, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie issued a directive telling Garden State casinos and racetracks that sports betting will no longer be considered illegal, and operations could be set up if desired. So far, however, only Monmouth Park has indicated it has any interest in the practice.

The New Jersey racetrack that initially wanted to let people wager on sporting events as soon as this weekend is giving itself more time.

If you don’t prosecute something, then is it really a crime? While that sentence might sound odd, it's a loophole that will allow sports betting in New Jersey.

Live from the Jim Gearhart Broadcast Facility somewhere in the wilds of the Garden State, it’s me Jersey Guy Ray Rossi – “el rey de la noche” – merely a guy with a microphone, transmitter, and internet connection – filling in for Steve tonight...

Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed legislation that would have paved the way for sports wagering at New Jersey's casinos and racetracks.

One way or another, the state is looking to bring more money into its coffers. The problem is how to do it – even though the means may be in defiance of federal law prohibiting one or the other. So far the state’s been unsuccessful in undoing the ban on legalized sports betting here – a move which would prop up the gaming industry – which as of now seems to be on life support...

New Jersey lawmakers are sending Gov. Chris Christie a bill that would legalize sports gambling at casinos and race tracks.