Poll indicates New Jersey voters against casino expansion beyond Atlantic City

(AsiaGameHub) –   A study conducted by Fairleigh Dickinson University indicates that public sentiment regarding casinos in New Jersey has remained consistent.

According to a Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) poll, voters in New Jersey are opposed to any expansion of casinos beyond Atlantic City. Such an expansion would necessitate a constitutional amendment, requiring voter approval through a referendum.

The most recent survey reveals that opinions are largely unchanged from previous polls. Approximately 44 percent of respondents indicated they would support allowing casinos outside of Atlantic City. This figure is comparable to the 42 percent recorded in 2014 and 41 percent in 2016. The poll also found that opposition is slightly more pronounced in areas near Atlantic City, particularly around the Meadowlands.

In a 2016 referendum concerning the expansion of casinos in New Jersey, 77 percent of voters cast their ballots against the proposal, with 23 percent in favor.

Dan Cassino, a professor of government and politics at Fairleigh Dickinson University and the executive director of the FDU Poll, commented: “Voters have already made up their minds on casino expansion. Without a significant shift in circumstances, presenting the issue to voters again will likely yield the same result as before. The only notable change since the last attempt is the opening of more casinos in New York. While this is important to those seeking to establish new casinos, it doesn’t appear to be a significant factor for the voters.”

Last year, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy expressed openness to the idea of permitting casinos at racetracks in the Meadowlands and Monmouth Park as a means to compete with new casinos in New York.