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.

REPLAY: Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio

Delaware Park picks and analysis: September 19, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: September 19, 2026

PODCAST: How’d an $8,000 claimer get to a G1 race?

Off to the Races Radio lineup for September 19, 2026

Micanopy gives Simone PA Derby puncher’s chance

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

PODCAST: How’d an $8,000 claimer get.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Micanopy gives Simone PA Derby puncher’s.

Nazario hoping For the Ladies continues.

LRL: Competitive group to meet in.

Looking ahead: Laurel Park weekend