New Jersey senator renews call for Meadowlands racetrack slots
New Jersey senator Joe Pennacchio renewed his call for slot machines at horse racetracks, saying on 4 December 2025 that planned New York City casinos heighten the threat to the state’s gambling revenue. New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board recommended three casino proposals on 1 December; the state Gaming Commission was due to decide on their licences before year-end.
Pennacchio’s proposal would expand slot gambling beyond Atlantic City and could affect New Jersey’s casino market.