Loading Poll...Hall Institute to Focus on Gaming Industries During League Convention
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(TRENTON) – The Hall Institute's ongoing examination of the state’s gaming, professional sports, and entertainment industries will continue next week at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities 95th Annual Conference.
Visitors to the Hall Institute booth will have the opportunity to take part in a straw poll regarding the possibility of adding slot machines at the Meadowlands racetrack.
Results will be posted on the Hall Institute website on Wednesday, November 24. The conference runs from November 16 to 18.
The Hall Institute has been following developments in the state’s gaming, professional sports, and entertainment industries since July when a special commission appointed by Governor Christie issued a report containing a widespread series of recommendations.
George E. Hall, the institute’s founder, testified at before a special legislative Gaming Commission that was established after the Governor’s report was issued. In addition, Hall Institute Communications Director Richard A. Lee authored a research essay on the issue. Lee’s essay, A More Robust Analysis Is Needed Before New Jersey Maps A Plan For the Future of Our Gaming, Sports and Entertainment Industries, was posted on the Hall Institute website in September.
“New Jersey needs to find creative ways to maximize our gaming industries – and that requires a robust analysis and evaluation of all the factors and interests involved, including the horseracing industry, the employment and the taxes it generates, and the lands that it environmentally protects,” Lee said.
“In keeping with the mission of the Hall Institute, our efforts are intended to serve as a catalyst to spark the constructive debate and discussion needed to address this most important issue,” he added.
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