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Gov. Chris Christie has signed legislation that allows New Jersey racetrack customers to legally place bets using their mobile devices, such as smartphones and iPads. With some asking is this the most the Governor will sign by the 4th February or is this paving the way for the online gambling bill next?
Mobile gambling should help to boost the tracks by attracting a new generation of younger, tech-savvy patrons to horseracing, said one of the bill’s chief sponsors.
“It’s technology allowing the racing industry to reshape itself by drawing younger customers,” said state Assemblyman John Burzichelli.
Burzichelli said older racing customers may not be excited about mobile gambling, but the technology “moves our horse-wagering industry into the 21st century.”
The New Jersey Racing Commission will develop regulations to oversee mobile wagering, including safeguards to protect against underage gambling or cheating. Racing fans would set up accounts to place bets while they are on racetrack property. Outside the tracks, the mobile gambling devices would be inoperable.
There are four horseracing tracks in New Jersey — the Meadowlands, Monmouth Park, Freehold and Atlantic City Race Course. Monmouth Park in Oceanport, Monmouth County, already has said it intends to have mobile gambling ready for the start of its live racing season on May 12th.
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Mobile gambling should help to boost the tracks by attracting a new generation of younger, tech-savvy patrons to horseracing, said one of the bill’s chief sponsors.
“It’s technology allowing the racing industry to reshape itself by drawing younger customers,” said state Assemblyman John Burzichelli.
Burzichelli said older racing customers may not be excited about mobile gambling, but the technology “moves our horse-wagering industry into the 21st century.”
The New Jersey Racing Commission will develop regulations to oversee mobile wagering, including safeguards to protect against underage gambling or cheating. Racing fans would set up accounts to place bets while they are on racetrack property. Outside the tracks, the mobile gambling devices would be inoperable.
There are four horseracing tracks in New Jersey — the Meadowlands, Monmouth Park, Freehold and Atlantic City Race Course. Monmouth Park in Oceanport, Monmouth County, already has said it intends to have mobile gambling ready for the start of its live racing season on May 12th.
Read entire article here.
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