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.

Charles Town picks and analysis: January 10, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 10, 2026

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for Contreras

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 9, 2026

Passings of 2025

Maryland handle improves in ’25

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

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for.

Passings of 2025

Maryland handle improves in ’25

Charles Town: 10 stories that mattered.

Photo Diary: Best of 2025

Laurel Park, Colonial reveal stakes schedules