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TRENTON – In response to the Senate’s vote to concur with recommendations made by the Governor on legislation (A-2578/S-1565) that would allow casinos in Atlantic City to legally offer Internet wagering to gaming consumers throughout the State, the bill’s prime sponsors Senators Raymond J. Lesniak, D-Union, and Jim Whelan, D-Atlantic, released the following statements today on the measure that now goes back to the Governor:

Senator Lesniak:

“Internet gaming is a significant win that will generate lasting economic benefits for the casinos, for Atlantic City and for the State of New Jersey. It will provide immediate benefits by extending a financial lifeline to the casinos that have been struggling with gaming losses in recent years, preventing some from closing their doors and allowing their workers to keep their jobs. It will be a boost for Atlantic City and for the state, generating new economic opportunities and new jobs for years to come.

TRENTON – Senators Raymond J. Lesniak, D-Union, and Jim Whelan, D-Atlantic, prime sponsors of S-1565, legislation which would allow casinos in Atlantic City to legally offer Internet wagering to gaming consumers throughout the state, released the following statements Thursday in response to Governor Christie’s conditional veto of the legislation.

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Raymond J. Lesniak and Jim Whelan which would allow Atlantic City’s casinos to offer Internet-based wagering to gaming consumers was approved by the Senate today by a vote of 33-3, receiving final legislative approval.

“If New Jersey’s casinos wish to compete in the 21st century, we have to give them the freedom to adapt to a 21st Century marketplace,” said Senator Lesniak, D-Union. “By allowing casinos to tap into the burgeoning trend of Internet wagering, we can put New Jersey at the forefront of this lucrative gaming market and give our casinos the competitive edge they need in the current economic climate. This bill will mean more jobs, more revenues for our casinos, more tax revenues for worthy programs like health and housing assistance for seniors and people living with disabilities, and a healthier gaming industry in the Garden State.”