New Jersey voters set to vote on legalization of sports betting

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Category: NBA Lead
Published on Sunday, 06 November 2011 14:21
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For many years now, citizens of New Jersey have been used to gambling of some form. Like in Nevada, the state has operated casinos in Atlantic City for decades, although unlike in Nevada, betting on sports has never been legal.

However, in November 2011, New Jersey voters will be given the choice to vote on whether or not to legalize sports betting, with a referendum that has been included on the state ballot.

According to a recent poll conducted by Farleigh Dickinson University, 52 percent of voters approve of legalizing sports, with 31 percent currently opposed. Since the referendum is coming during an odd-year, voter turnout is expected to be light, however that would seem to favor the proponents who believe that legalizing sports betting will bring in additional revenue for the state as well.

The poll, which was conducted between September 9-15, also showed that a vast majority of New Jersey citizens will be unaffected by the vote either way, since they don’t currently engage in sports betting. However for many out of state bettors, making the trip to Atlantic to now bet on their favorite sports and teams will bring an added bonus to their gambling experience.