A referendum to allow expanded casino gambling in New Jersey was crushed Tuesday. But Monmouth Park operators weren’t surprised and say the hunt for new revenue continues.
Average daily handle was off 12 percent in October versus the prior month, and total handle also fell.
The 2016 Monmouth-at-the-Meadowlands all-turf meet is set to open Wednesday, featuring 15 percent takeout across the board.
The brief Monmouth-at-the-Meadowlands meeting opening September 28 will feature 15 percent takeout on all wagers — win-place-show as well as exotics.
Wagering at this year’s Monmouth-at-the-Meadowlands meet is up nearly 14 percent versus 2014, and field size has grown, as well.
The claiming statistics and leaders for the month of November, in our Claimbox Report.
Claiming activity rose for the third straight week, plus the region’s leaders, in our Claimbox report.
Claiming activity rose once again, plus the region’s leaders, in our Claimbox report.
Claiming activity rose, plus the region’s leaders, in our Claimbox report.
Heavy rains forced the cancellation of New Jersey’s final live Thoroughbred card of the year at the Meadowlands.
