Public Marketing

2012

Gaming

Working with iMEGA (Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association), Global Betting Exchange and High 5 Games, PPAG successfully passed a proposed constitutional amendment authorizing the Legislature by law to allow wagering in Atlantic City casinos and at horse racetracks on sport events. In addition, PPAG worked to pass a bill that revises various off-track wagering provisions of the Off-Track and Account Wagering Act.

On behalf of Global Betting Exchange, PPAG worked to pass legislation to revise various aspects of casino industry regulation. Additionally, PPAG worked on a bill that directs establishment of the Atlantic City Tourism District, broadens powers and duties of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority and transfers the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority and its functions to CRDA.

On behalf of iMEGA (Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association), Global Betting Exchange and High 5 Games, PPAG worked to pass legislation that authorizes exchange wagering on results of in-state and out-of-state horse races through exchange wagering system. The bill was successfully signed into law.

Note: Record of Success (ROS) items reflect the status of the issue at time of ROS publication.