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Ramos: 'Expanding Gaming Options Could Strengthen New Jersey Casinos'

Assemblyman Ruben Ramos Jr. has been a supporter of bringing casino gaming to the Meadowlands.

Following a committee hearing about potentially bringing gaming to the Meadowlands, Assemblyman Ruben Ramos Jr. said that the discussion was "productive." 

Ramos is the

In May, that would allow casinos to offer electronic versions of games to be played on mobile gaming devices on casino property.

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Ramos has said that his goal is to make New Jersey more competitive and lure customers back to the Garden State. 

"Any option to bring additional revenue and create jobs deserves careful consideration," Ramos said on Thursday. "And now we have finally started that discussion."

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