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About LinkBacksThe online gambling debate in New Jersey has picked up in the last few days, as a state Senate committee was scheduled to meet yesterday to review an online poker betting bill and a half-dozen other bills related to the horse racing and casino industries.
According to supporters of the proposed online poker bill, at least half a million New Jersey residents are already playing the game on the Internet.
From North Jersey.com:
Under the bill sponsored by state Sen. Ray Lesniak, D-Union, poker, baccarat, and other classic casino games could be played by New Jerseyans while within the state's borders — with New Jersey collecting 20 percent of the annual gross gaming revenues or more than double what Atlantic City casinos take.
William Pascrell III, a lobbyist for the online poker bill, said the state is experiencing a "perfect storm" — an economic recession coupled with struggling horse racing and Atlantic City casino industries. All three issues, Pascrell said, could be addressed by allowing online casino gambling. A portion of the proceeds could go to the state Treasury, another portion could subsidize horse racing revenues and casinos also would benefit, he said.
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9 November 2010, 2:42 pm #1
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Online poker bill being pushed in NJ
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10 November 2010, 7:17 am #2
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Yes, I have read this on pokerscout news...well...with a business so big and growing...most of the countries and states will be following...
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10 November 2010, 6:10 pm #3
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Since the New Jersey is experiencing economic recession, approval of online poker bill will be a practical way to help save their economy.
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11 November 2010, 8:46 am #4
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New Jersey would certainly like that 20%. I see they have to give a piece to the horse tracks and land based casinos. I am interested in the outcome.
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12 November 2010, 12:52 pm #5
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Definitely worth keeping an eye on...
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29 November 2010, 10:24 pm #6
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Online gambling should really be pushed in New Jersey in order for their government to gain more tax revenue collection. Gambling tax revenues can really do a lot in saving one country's recessing economy.
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1 December 2010, 10:49 pm #7
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realistically when do you think they will be allowed to have online gaming with easy deposit and withdrawl methods?
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2 December 2010, 1:19 pm #8
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If it is passed in New Jersey, it will likely take another 12 months to implement (all the regulations have to be written and approved).
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