Gambling supporters have reason for joy after the referendum
The much expected referendum organized in New Jersey on the legal right to sports betting was held on Nov. 8 and its results sway in favor of the gambling proposal, proving that 66 percent of residents voted in favour and 34 percent against the ballot question.
Thanks to the passage of the proposal, Govenor Chris Christie will set everything in order to legalise the activity, as soon as the Federal Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), which bans sports wagering in all States but Montana, Delaware, Oregon and Nevada, has been repealed.
According to Govenor Christie, "With this referendum, we have an opportunity that gives the state more solid footing to challenge the federal ban on sports wagering outside of a few select places."
In addition, a statement arrived from State Senator Raymond Lesniak who plans on introducing a new legislation attempt by the end of this week, with which New Jersey's Casino Control Commission would be able to introduce a sports betting licensing programme at establishments in the State County's of Monmouth, Meadowlands, Mays Landing and Freehold.
In the statement, he said: "I expect to get it to Governor Christie for his signature before the end of the year. By the start of next year's NFL season, when the Eagles play the Giants, you'd better reserve your room soon in Atlantic City, because it will be packed, just like Las Vegas is now."
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