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Chris Christie Allows Sports Gambling in New Jersey
By Kyle Scott
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Somewhere, the Revel is like, “Eyyo, is it too late to reconsider? Between this and our now infamous elevator, we are a DESTINATION for sports fans!”
Too late.
But after a wave of casino closings in Atlantic City generated piles of bad press for Christie, and seeking to give his home-state casinos an edge over recently constructed competitors in Pennsylvania and Maryland, Christie apparently has changed his mind.
In essence, Christie is doing exactly what the stage legislature attempted to do earlier this year: Dropping the state’s prohibition on sports gambling, which he claims is a legal move under federal law. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, casinos in Atlantic City will be allowed to introduce sports gambling immediately, so long as no bets are taken on teams located in New Jersey or on any sporting event taking place in New Jersey.
That certainly changes things.
The Post notes that there will be some legal hurdles to clear – leagues push back against the expansion of sports gambling – but for now, Christie says go ahead and place your bets. Who wants to take a trip to AC tonight?
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.