The Future of NJ's Gaming Industries
NJ Gaming Industries Forum on March 31, 2011
Our conferance on the future of gaming in The Garden State was a great success. The Hall Institute in cooperation with Rutgers University brought together a collecton of experts within New Jersey's casino and horseracing industries and those of surrounding states. Ideas were exchanged, as was what works elsewhere, and how those solutions may or may not fit New Jersey. If you missed it, you can see video of the entire gaming conferance by clicking here.We welcome your feedback!
This is an important ongoing issue for the Garden State. The Hall Institute welcomes your feedback and contributions as events develop in this important issue. If you have a comment, or wish to contribute an article or resource to the Hall Institute, please don't hesitate to contact us.Hall Institute In The News
- Luchento: State plundered revenues from Meadowlands track
"Revenues from the Meadowlands harness racing track were plundered for years by NJ Sports and Exposition Authority to finance construction projects throughout the state, said the head of the SBOANJ in an article written for a state think tank." - NJ public policy institute looks at racing
"The Hall Institute of Public Policy--New Jersey, which addresses issues in the state, is carrying a commentary by Tom Luchento, president of the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey" - Informal Poll Shows Support for Slots at Meadowlands
With several bills related to the state’s gaming industries on this week’s Legislative agenda, the Hall Institute has released the results of an informal survey regarding the possibility of adding slot machines at the Meadowlands racetrack. - Informal poll shows support for slots at The Meadowlands
With several bills related to the state’s gaming industries on this week’s Legislative agenda, the Hall Institute has released the results of an informal survey regarding the possibility of adding slot machines at the Meadowlands racetrack. - Poll Shows Support For Big M Slots
Hall Institute survey shows heigh degree of pulic support for slots at the Meadowlands, little negative impact on Atlantic City. - Poll Shows Support for Slots at Meadowlands
An informal poll conducted by the Hall Institute the week of Nov. 15 showed more than half would support installing slot machines at Meadowlands in New Jersey. - Informal Poll Shows Support For Slots At Meadowlands
Hall Instute poll shows that while support for slots at The Meadowlands is high, the impact would be on fewer residents traveling out of state to gamble, rather than impacting Atlantic City - Hall Institute to Focus on Gaming Industries During League Convention
The Hall Institute's ongoing examination of the state’s gaming, professional sports, and entertainment industries will continuees at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities 95th Annual Conference. - Let's Not Roll Dice On Gaming, Racing
Hall Institute Communications Director, Richard Lee addresses the facts of the matter behind the teetering horse racing industry in an analysis for In The Lobby - Malinowski's "Summit" Testimony
Dr. Karyn Malinowski, Director of the Rutgers Equine Science Center addresses New Jersey Legislative panel in response to Governor Christie's Commission On Sports, Gaming, And Entertainment. - 2010 Gaming Summit Scheduled Speakers
2010 Gaming Summit Scheduled Speakers for Meeting 2: Horse Racing, the NJSEA and Xanadu - Horse racing must not be scratched
Hall Institute executive director, Michael P. Riccards explains why the horse racing and breeding industries are exonomically vital to NJ in an op-ed for NorthJersey.com - Gaming Partnership Could Benefit Tracks & NJ Casinos
2009 Rutgers Equine Science Center Economic Impact Study suggests the sustainability of the New Jersey horse racing industry and the fiscal health of the casinos in Atlantic City could benefit from a partnership - No racing in New Jersey! What they will lose?
Response to the Report of the Governor's Advisory Commission on New Jersey Gaming, Sports and Entertainment from the Rutgers Equine Science Center. How big is the harness racing industry in the Garden State, and what do we stand to lose? - New Jersey Stands To Lose $780 Million Of Economic Impact
The Hall Institute publishes an independant study by The Rutgers Equine Science Center evaluating the impact of slots on the horse racing and breeding industry, and agriculture and open space. - NJ's horse-racing industry preserves jobs and open space
There is a lot on the state's plate as it grapples with the teetering economy. Before it pulls the plug on elements of the horse racing industry, it must look at the big picture.
Featured articles
With much at stake for New Jersey’s future, the decisions regarding our state’s gaming, professional sports, and entertainment industries need to be based on the best possible information available from thorough research and from the many organizations and individuals with expertise and experience in each of these fields. In keeping with the mission of the Hall Institute, this section is intended to serve as a catalyst to spark the constructive debate and discussion needed to address these most important issues.Even the Odds for New Jersey Horse Racing
Oceanport Borough Council President Joseph A. Irace examins what the Atlantic City Rescue Plan means to the horse racing industry in New Jersey and calls on legislators in Trenton to even the playing field.
Monmouth Park Task Force Report on Second Hanson Report
The Monmouth Park task force issues an addendum report to explore the future of Monmouth Park in response to the Hanson Report Part 2.
A Few Ethical Questions About Horse Racing, Gambling and the NFL
Should horse racing and football be treated differently by the state? Evan Weiner examins the ethics of New Jersey's double standards in sports.
Hanson Report: No Benefit for Monmouth Park, Horse Owners, Race Fans
Oceanport Borough Council President Joseph A. Irace explains why the Hanson report is short sighted, and doesn't take important factors of location, logistics, the realities of the racing industries, and local quality of life into account with its recommendations.
The Many Faces of Horse Racing
Tom Luchento, President of the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey explains the many ways in which horse racing in New Jersey has a positive impact on the state.
Horse Racing “Welfare” Must End… Now!
Steve Adubato, Ph.D. makes the case why the state government must not interveen to save the struggling horse racing industry. Has the market spoken?
Slots at the track? Let Voters Decide
Gaming titan Harrah's Entertainment is leading the charge by the casino industry to block efforts to revitalize New Jersey's horse racing industry. This charge was further backed by the "Hanson Report" commissioned by Governor Christie to examine the future of New Jersey's gaming, entertainment and sports industry. Assemblyman Ralph Caputo explains what we must do to save both industries.
Dismissing Horse Racing Industry could hurt NJ for Decades
Assembly Majority Leader Joseph Cryan discusses the tricky issue of balancing hard financial times with the future of a vital industry to the state, and makes the case for careful, wise investment in the Garden State's future.
A More Robust Analysis Is Needed Before New Jersey Maps A Plan For the Future of Our Gaming, Sports and Entertainment Industries
With much at stake for New Jersey’s future, the decisions regarding our state’s gaming, professional sports, and entertainment industries need to be based on the best possible information available from thorough research and from the many...
Horse racing needs time to adapt to changes
The horsemen of New Jersey were never the decision makers at the racetracks. All we did was work hard, show up and put on the show — the races. Now we are being asked to take on the responsibility of saving our industry. We need time.
What does New Jersey stand to lose if there is no horse racing in the State?
The New Jersey equine industry benefits every resident in the state through its socio-economic influence, reflected in its positive annual economic impact and its role in the preservation of working agricultural landscape, which enhances the quality of life for all in the “Garden State.”
Saving the Horse Racing Industry in New Jersey
How do you go about and fix what used to be one of the three most followed sports in the United States? Continue building casinos and putting slots or video lottery terminals (VLT) in racetracks. Horse racing needs casino revenues to exist but in many areas there would be no casinos without the horses.
The Racing Industry in New Jersey
Horse breeding and activities produce jobs, revenue, and secondary benefits for that one industry. We cannot afford to drop off that section of the economy. The recent studies done by Dean Karen Malinowski of Rutgers University have laid out the economic impact of a healthy, vibrant horse industry...
Executive Summary: Impact of Slot Machines/Video Lottery Terminals
The New Jersey equine industry is valued at $4 billion and generates $1.1 billion annually in positive impact on the New Jersey economy, is responsible for 13,000 jobs, and pays an estimated $160 million annually in federal, state, and local taxes. Contributing to the total economic impact are New Jersey’s four racing venues, valued at $502 million annually...
Further resources
Governor’s Veto of Full Standardbred and Thoroughbred Racing Schedule (Adobe PDF format)
New Jersey Gaming, Sports and Entertainment Advisory Commission Supplemental Report (Adobe PDF format)
New Jersey Gaming, Sports and Entertainment Advisory Commission Report (Adobe PDF format)
Pending legislation
The following bills relating to horse racing, gaming, and / or horse breeding have been introduced in the New Jersey state legislature:
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