Grant Lucas, Author at Play NJ

Monmouth: First Weekend Of NJ Sports Betting Didn’t Harm Racing Bets

With a busy first weekend of legal NJ sports betting in the books at Monmouth Park, officials say horse racing bets were the best ever and crowds were huge on both sides. Read More

Posted on: June 19, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

Shuttered Cherry Hill Racetrack Could Be Revitalized Via NJ Sports Betting Law

Garden State Park racetrack in Cherry Hill last held a race in 2001, but a provision in the new NJ sports betting law may give it new life in the future. Read More

Posted on: June 18, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

Report: Caesars Plans To Enter Legal NJ Sports Betting Market In August

Caesars Entertainment's three Atlantic City casinos - Bally's, Harrah's, and Caesar's - could open sportsbooks by August, according to reports. Read More

Posted on: June 15, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

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In The Nick Of Time: Ocean Resort Casino Lands Late License Hearing On June 20

An Ocean Resort Casino license could be just days away as the new Atlantic City casino is granted a special hearing with regulators 8 days before opening. Read More

Posted on: June 14, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

NJ Sports Betting Is Brand New, But What About The Meadowlands And NFL Sundays?

The Meadowlands NJ sports betting deal with Betfair US creates a slight hiccup for NFL Sundays since the track is a few feet away from MetLife Stadium. Read More

Posted on: June 11, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

All Eyes Turn To New Jersey As Sports Betting Bills Close In On The Finish Line

By end of day Thursday, New Jersey lawmakers could be sending a final NJ sports betting bill to the governor for his signature, clearing the way for casinos and racetracks to open sportsbooks almost immediately. Read More

Posted on: June 6, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

Poll: NJ Residents Are All In On Sports Betting, But Integrity Fees Get No Love

A recent NJ sports betting survey revealed that legal US sports betting has the Garden State's support but (no surprise here) a question about integrity fees for sports leagues didn't fare nearly as well. Read More

Posted on: May 31, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

Holding Pattern: AC Officials Press Pause On Plans For Trump Plaza Demolition

The former Trump Plaza casino in Atlantic City was expected to be demolished in spring 2018, but with the busy summer season on the horizon, AC officials want to wait until possibly late fall. Read More

Posted on: May 29, 2018 | | Grant Lucas