Sen. Ray Lesniak Archives • The Racing Biz

NJ racing interests welcome new Big M sportsbook

Jim Hague / 8 years

10 min read

The Garden State racing industry welcomed the opening of the new FanDuel Sportsbook at the Meadowlands Saturday — but said more must be done to put racing on firm footing.

NewsBrief: Gov. Christie vetoes sports wagering bill

The Biz / 12 years

2 min read

New Jersey governor Chris Christie today vetoed legislation that would have allowed sports wagering at the state’s racetracks and casinos.

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New Jersey horsemen betting on a sports wagering end-around

Jim Hague / 12 years
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7 min read

New Jersey horsemen and others were rebuffed by federal courts in their attempt to have sports wagering. Now they’re betting a different tack might work.

McGaughey has Arlington Million two-for-one

Alpyland looks for fifth ’26 stakes win in G2 Secretariat

Stellify heads accomplished G2 Beverly D. field

Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 27, 2026

At a Premium dominates Bishop Memorial

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs, July 26, 2026

NJ racing interests welcome new Big M sportsbook

NewsBrief: Gov. Christie vetoes sports wagering bill

New Jersey horsemen betting on a sports wagering end-around

McGaughey has Arlington Million two-for-one

Stellify heads accomplished G2 Beverly D..

At a Premium dominates Bishop Memorial

Fort Washington seeks Arlington Million repeat

CT: At a Premium looks strong.

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