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A spokeswoman for the Meadowlands Racetrack said Wednesday the track isn't planning on offering betting on sports for now, and didn't offer a timeline.
Drazin said other casinos or racetracks would be welcome to join the group. But so far, he said, they're waiting to see how sports betting works at his track.
Drazin also said it will take time to set up phone lines and Internet connections for the operation and to hire 111 new employees. He said Monmouth Park would establish its own private association to regulate sports betting — something the state is not doing,Cheap Jerseys Online.
The extension should give a judge time to rule on the legality of a directive issued Monday by the Christie administration that allowed racetracks or casinos to accept sports wagers,Jerseys From China. A federal judge is expected to rule on the matter Oct. 6.
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey racetrack that initially wanted to let people wager on sporting events as soon as this weekend is now giving itself more time.
Drazin said he would prefer not to wait.
"We have a good relationship with the sports teams," said Rachel Ryan, a spokeswoman for the track, referring to the New York Giants and New York Jets, who play at adjacent MetLife Stadium.
