With NYC casinos approved, NJ Meadowlands casino plan still on track
New Jersey officials are considering casinos in the Meadowlands and Monmouth Park after New York approved three casinos in NYC, aiming to retain gambling revenue.Summary
Following the approval of three casinos in New York City, New Jersey lawmakers and business leaders are revisiting plans for casinos in North and Central Jersey, specifically at the Meadowlands Racetrack and Monmouth Park Racetrack. A potential referendum could ask voters to approve these casinos, with efforts likely to proceed after the FIFA World Cup matches in July 2026. The plan may be combined with a proposal for a $2 billion convention center near the American Dream mall. Concerns exist that a Manhattan casino could draw gamblers away from Atlantic City, and officials hope new casinos will keep revenue within the state. A previous referendum on a North Jersey casino failed in 2016 due to concerns about location, but proponents believe a more focused proposal has a better chance of success. The new casinos would need to offer high-end amenities to compete with online gambling and attract visitors.
(Source：Asbury Park Press)