The panel was among several established recently by the organization’s governing bodies and the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority, which moved last year to become the state’s lead tourism and marketing arm. Wayne Hasenbalg, the authority’s president and CEO, said Thursday that not having a permanent site has been “part of the challenge” for ...

To start collecting bets on horseracing at the site by the summer, Penn has already signed a lease for the 15,000-square-foot retail space, and, pending local and state approvals, it will utilize the second of Freehold’s four OTW licenses. The first was employed by Pennwood Racing — a joint venture between Penn National Gaming and ...

Wednesday marks a milestone of sorts in Gov. Chris Christie’s administration. Today the governor holds the 100th town hall of his tenure when he greets constituents at 3 p.m. in Manahawkin, Stafford Township.The events, which have become a hallmark of Christie’s governorship, allow the public – though not the press – the opportunity to ask ...

Since a federal court granted the four major professional sports leagues and the National Collegiate Athletic Association legal standing on Dec. 21 to sue the state over its sports betting law, the spokeswoman said in an e-mail “I am not sure whether (licenses) would have been issued or what the (issuing) date now is.” A spokesman ...

If you haven’t seen it yet, we have a new blog on our website. State Street, by Statehouse reporter Jared Kaltwasser, was launched earlier this week. The blog will focus on how Trenton’s most famous street impacts Main Street, and our wallets. Jared’s first post explains. The blog will also offer quick takes on the ...

In the team’s announcement of the deal, Vanderbeek said the Devils’ “future is now secure, and we can be confident of continued on-ice success.”“The organization believes that its successful refinancing during a work stoppage demonstrates the strength of the Devils franchise and the Prudential Center, enabling it to continue to execute on its business plan,” ...

A federal judge is expected to rule today on whether the NCAA and four major sports leagues can proceed with their suit to stop New Jersey from legalizing sports betting.

The Garden State could move one step closer to expanding Atlantic City's casino industry into the virtual realm.

Small businesses are fiercely battling the privatization proposal, with retailers warning they’ll see big drops in sales if a private company runs the games.

The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority has delayed its vote on procuring a new operating contract for Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center, while the company managing the facilities for nearly two decades continues its challenge of the process through which the contract is awarded.

A Main Street retail group opposing the Gov. Chris Christie administration's call for bids to privatize state lottery operations hopes an upcoming Assembly committee hearing will open discourse with the governor's office on the effect such a contract would have on small businesses.