Internet gambling

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Gov. Christie Signs Internet Gambling Bill Into Law

Earlier this month, the legislature approved a different online gambling bill that was vetoed by Christie who called for slight changes to the measure. The changes were adopted and the bill passed by large margins in the state Assembly and Senate on Tuesday.

2013/02/26

The Borgata Hotel, Casino, and Spa - Atlantic City, NJ - May 24, 2007 - Photo: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images

Borgata Rolling The Dice On New Gambling Technology

The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City said it will become the first casino in the United States to let guests gamble over hotel room TV sets starting on Feb. 18.

2013/02/11

Christie Issues Conditional Veto Of Internet Gambling Bill

In a statement that read more like an endorsement than a veto, Christie said he supports online gambling, with some minor changes, including bumping up the tax rate on casinos’ online winnings from 10 percent to 15 percent.

2013/02/07

Atlantic City Skyline (file / credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

Atlantic City Casino Workers Push Christie To Sign Online Gambling Bill

The president of Atlantic City’s largest casino workers’ union called on Gov. Chris Christie to sign an Internet gambling bill, saying online betting revenue could make the difference between two or more casinos surviving or having to close.

2013/01/31

New Jersey Sen. Raymond Lesniak Pushes Online Bet Bill

Lesniak said he’ll try to get a bill through the Legislature and on Gov. Chris Christie’s desk by next week. The goal is to make New Jersey the national leader in online gambling.

2012/01/02