Atlantic City??

Fishhead · Sep 26, 2003

Will they be getting sportsbetting soon?

bosox1086 · Sep 26, 2003

Haven't heard anything that would suggest that. I live near Philly and I had heard that DE was considering legalizing sports gambling. DE currently has slot machines and as neighboring states consider legalizing slot machines as well, DE sees sports wagering as a way to keep its competitive edge in the gambling arena. Here's hoping.

Glaken · Sep 26, 2003

IMO any state that makes sports gaming legal on the eastern side of the US will definitely be generating some serious revenue. I would think the Congressional deligates from NEV would be opposed.

I was in Biloxi, MS two weeks ago and the Imperial has about 3,000 square feet dedicated to sports gaming. ( In anticipation only)

I hope it happends, maybe I can wait behind Senator Kyl to bet on the Redskins.

G

JJF · Sep 26, 2003

I remember years ago, Atlantic City considered sports betting but it wasn't done.

I'm also sure all the local bookies in NJ and Philly have methods of "influencing" it from not happening there.

Fishhead · Sep 26, 2003

It would be nice if Biloxi was able to get it. I may be moving if so.

krackman · Sep 26, 2003

The casinos were all set up for it. Caesars actually spent 250k installing 15 teller windows and floor space. Then 3 months before it was a go a senator that wasn't kicked back enough put the kabosh on it.

I am told it is not going to happen for many,many years.

Glaken · Sep 26, 2003

Biloxi + Sports Gaming + The Beach = The Bomb - I'm Moving too.

Plus we will only be an hour away from Angelle.

jjgold · Sep 26, 2003

No they will not never.

Sodium Pentethol V · Sep 26, 2003

Is an intereszting question.

Some things to consider

1)I would guess any state that does get it, will charge prohibitive juice and will treat it as a lottery.

2)Pennsylvania at some point in the near future will be adding slots and the whisper is that Philly Park alone will have more machines than any single casino in AC.

3)In response to the PA slot news Delaware is trying to get sportsbetting

4)I think Bill Bradley is still alive and as such would spear head all efforts to prevent it, like he did last time around.

Just my opinions

jjgold · Sep 26, 2003

Bradley killed it, it would of passed if he was not in office but now dead for good.

jls626 · Sep 26, 2003

AC might get sports betting but noone on this forum will be around to see it! Maybe in 50 years,lol!

neverstop · Sep 26, 2003

Forget about spotsbetting in AC or NJ for many years. There are just too many obstacles to even list.

RPM · Sep 27, 2003

the law to allow slots in pa has already been passed. they will be in very soon.

i would love to see de respond by adding sports betting!!!

jjgold · Sep 27, 2003

Local bookmakers donate about 4 million a year to elections so there will never ever be sportsbetting in NJ

jls626 · Sep 27, 2003

JJ,
Just wondering where you come up with these figures, and what part of Jersey are you from??

max1234 · Sep 27, 2003

JLS..

He got those figures where he gets the rest of his information... out of thin air. I heard the Bellagio is going to hire him to do a lounge act next year. "The Amazing JJ"....Prognosticator Extraordinaire".

jjgold · Sep 27, 2003

I am from Northeast NJ

Mr.Jones · Sep 27, 2003

Fear and Loathing in Biloxi--pretty girls swimming in the sea. Would make for great weekend trips.

rjmole · Sep 27, 2003

I Live And Work In AC
Hell Will Freeze Over Before There Is Sportsbetting. WE Can Not Even Bet Horses Over The Net Or Phone With The Exception Of Offshore
Horsebooks.