VAN DREW, WHELAN, CALL ON CHRISTIE TO SIGN INTERNET GAMING BILL

Senate President Steve Sweeney, Senator Raymond J. Lesniak, Senator Jim Whelan and Senator Jeff Van Drew sent a letter to Governor Chris Christie urging him to sign legislation, that would legalize Internet gaming in New Jersey. The lawmakers say it would bring the state’s casino industry into the 21st Century while realizing hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue for New Jersey. The lawmakers are also called on state, county and local elected officials in the Atlantic City region to join the effort to bring about Internet gaming in New Jersey