Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill on Tuesday making New Jersey the third state in the nation to legalize Internet gambling, hours after the Legislature passed a revised bill that made the changes he wanted. … Gamblers would have to set up online accounts with a particular casino. “This was a critical decision, and one that I did not make lightly,” Mr. Christie said. “But with the proper regulatory framework and safeguards that I insisted on including in the bill, I am confident that we are offering a responsible yet exciting option that will make Atlantic City more competitive while also bringing financial benefits to New Jersey as a whole.” The idea is to help the struggling casinos by attracting new gamblers who are not now visiting the casinos. “Comps,” like free hotel rooms, show tickets and meals, would be accrued from online play, but would have to be redeemed in person at a casino. The bill will not take effect until the State Division of Gaming Enforcement sets a start date, from three to nine months from now.
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