New Jersey Online Wager Approved

NEW JERSEY – As reported by the Thoroughbred Times: "Online wagering in New Jersey is likely to begin next month following the state racing commission's approval of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority's account wagering application at its agenda meeting on Thursday at Monmouth Park.

"The final obstacle to the beginning of off-track betting in New Jersey comes from state Attorney General Peter Harvey, who reserves the right to override the commission's approval. Harvey can either approve or disapprove or take no action within that time frame, according to Michael Vukcevich, deputy director of the commission.

"…The computer wagering system is expected to be functional by mid-October. Telephone account wagering is seen to be up and running in November. New Jersey bettors will initially be able to watch races via streaming video on an Internet site…"