Is gambling the way to go to close budget gaps?

Star-Ledger Staff Writer Joe Donohue has written a good piece about how some legislators in Trenton, like Sen. Ray Lesniak, are eyeing increased gambling initiatives in the state to make up for the budget shortfall. This is a good idea. Finally, the lights are on with someone in Trenton.

The Greater New York Metropolitan area is one of the busiest hubs for sports betting in the world. Inclusive of the Greater NY Metro area is New Jersey, and this idea will work to close gaps in the state budget if given an opportunity to do so.

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