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 / 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.

Md. Racing Commission okays enhanced breeder bonuses

Charles Town: Latest jockey and trainer stats

New Thoroughbred hunter/jumper series announced

Two Maryland vets hit with HISA provisional suspensions

Kentucky Derby future wager pool 3 opens Friday

Mid-Atlantic three stars: January 12, 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

Two Maryland vets hit with HISA.

CT: Old man Muad’dib back to.

LRL: In My Memories dances to.

Retired jockey Gregg McCarron passes

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for.

Passings of 2025