New Jersey#39;s casinos, tracks win $264 m in July after reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
(WorldNews Business)

More than $315 million was wagered on sports in New Jersey in July, up from the $251 million wagered on sports a year earlier. PTI Representative image New Jersey`s casinos and horse tracks won $264.5 million in July after reopening amid the coronavirus outbreak, a figure that was down nearly 21 percent from a year ago, but one the gambling houses will gladly take after months of inactivity. Figures released on August 12 by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement reflect the first month of resumed operations — albeit at 25 percent of normal capacity — that the casinos and tracks were permitted to undertake. Internet gambling revenue more than doubled in July to $87.4 million, and sports...