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New Jersey Gamblers On The Edge Of Their Seats .... Again!

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Talk about keeping everyone on edge.New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has once again waited until the final minute to make a decision regarding Internet gambling.It was almost two years ago that Christie vetoed a bill that would have allowed New Jersey residents to place bets online within the state's borders. Since that time, authors of the measure have addressed the Governor's concerns, which included worries over increased gambling addiction due to the ease of access.Christie still has his concerns but he remained noncommittal on Wednesday. My due date's tomorrow so my homework's due tomorrow, said Christie. I have thoughts for and I have thoughts against and I have to reconcile those and I will when I have to turn my homework in. Christie can sign or veto the measure.  Should he fail to act, the bill will automatically become law.  The Governor has never allowed a bill to become law by default, however. <a href="http://www.gambling911.com/gambling-news/chris-christie-turn-%E2%80%98homework%E2%80%99-assignment-re-online-gambling-bill-020613.html" >source</a>
 

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Gov Christie Has Conditionally Vetoed The Bill

(Associated Press) - Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed a bill that would have made New Jersey the third state to legalize gambling over the Internet, but he says he will support such a law if it were put on a 10-year trial period. (*Gambling911.com note: This is a conditional veto, meaning that Governor Christie will sign once amended)His decision Thursday marked the second time since 2011 that the Republican governor has vetoed an Internet bill passed by New Jersey's legislature.Christie wants the state to review online gambling after 10 years. He also wants the casinos' tax rate on Internet winnings raised to 15 percent, up from 10 percent.Supporters, including Atlantic City's 12 casinos, say allowing patrons to gamble online would have brought much-needed new revenue to the gambling halls and tax money to the state.So far, Nevada and Delaware have legalized Internet gambling.<a href="http://www.gambling911.com/gambling-news/chris-christie-conditional-veto-new-jersey-online-gambling-bill-020713.html" >source</a>
 

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