Thursday, May 15, 2025 3:19 PM
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A proposed state constitutional amendment would allow a casino to operate in North Jersey and another in Central Jersey, to counter a continuing push for a new New York City casino.
Legislation would create a constitutional ballot question asking voters whether the state should allow a casino at the Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford and the Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport.
State Sen. Paul Sarlo, D-Wood Ridge and state Sen. Vin Gopal, D-Tinton Falls, introduced the legislation on May 12.
The two argued in separate statements that the state should have a constitutional amendment given New York City’s potential addition of a casino.
“This plants a flag to send a message to New York State that if they open a casino in Manhattan, that New Jersey is ready to respond to the competition,” Sarlo said.
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