Sen. Ray Lesniak Archives • The Racing Biz

NJ racing interests welcome new Big M sportsbook

Jim Hague / 7 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 / 11 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 / 11 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.

Law School schools ’em in Laurel allowance

US wagering handle down almost 8% in November

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: December 7, 2025

Just Philtored sharp in Md. Juvenile Filly

Charles Town picks and analysis: December 6, 2025

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: December 6, 2025

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

Slewperstitus, Doc’s Miracle meet again in.

Yedsit Hazlewood reaching for lofty heights

Owner-breeder Sam English, 80, passes

VIDEO: Midlantic racing highlights

Zero Blitz sacks rivals in City.

Onyx Ten to hunt hat trick.