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New Jersey to place final bets on sports gambling with U.S. Supreme Court
December 10, 2013
NJ.com – The game clock is running out on New Jersey’s attempt to legalize sports betting at casinos and horse racing tracks — something supporters say could save those struggling industries and generate hundreds of millions of tax dollars for the state. After losing three times in federal court to the NCAA and the nation’s professional sports leagues, Gov. Chris Christie will now try his luck at the U.S. Supreme Court. The state has until mid-February to file an appeal to the nation’s highest court, which the governor says is “the only option left.” “Yeah, you know, I’m not going…