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New Jersey bill would OK out-of-state bets

April 04, 2012 12:00 am • Last Updated: April 05, 2012 11:26 am

An Internet gambling bill approved Tuesday by a New Jersey Senate committee would let Atlantic City casinos take bets from gamblers in other states and countries, as long as federal and state authorities agree it's legal.

New Jersey has been racing to get Internet gambling up and running and stake an early claim to leadership in a potential multi-billion-dollar industry.

Even as the bill edges closer to approval, its scope is growing. It would allow bets to be accepted from other states and nations if the state Division of Gaming Enforcement determines it doesn't violate federal laws.

— Associated Press

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