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    New Jersey lawmakers are eyeing taking gambling beyond just slots and table games. According to nbcphiladelphia.com, lawmakers want to add sports betting and Internet options to the state’s casinos and racetracks.

    A state Senate committee is urging a referendum to be held next November where voters would decide whether to allow gambling on professional sports games. Currently, only four states are authorized to allow sports betting: Delaware, Montana, Oregon and Nevada. A federal ban currently prevents other states from joining the fun. State lawmakers are suing the federal government to get the ban overturned.

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