New Jersey is facing a crisis. The state’s horse farms—more than 142,000 acres of beautiful green open spaces—are disappearing, because breeders can simply no longer afford to raise horses here.
Why? New Jersey’s Meadowlands racetrack is losing visitors to neighboring states like New York and Pennsylvania, where Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) attract thousands of people each year. Without VLTs, New Jersey could lose $1.1 billion in economic benefits from the horse industry—and millions in racing revenue that currently support critical educational programs and senior services.
10,000 VLTs at the Meadowlands would create much-needed revenue for our state—an estimated $2 billion annually. 10% of this money would support the horse industry and open space, while 90% ($1.8 billion) would help fund property tax relief, prescriptions for seniors, and education and health care programs.
Take action now! Tell your New Jersey legislators to fully support VLTs at the Meadowlands by filling out the form below. And tell your friends and family to send a message, too!
Dear Legislator,
Please support Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) at the Meadowlands racetrack. Without VLTs, New Jersey can’t compete with neighboring states like New York and Pennsylvania.
Without VLTs, the horse industry in New Jersey will suffer, and we will lose the horse farms and open space that are such an important part of our landscape.
Without VLTs, New Jersey stands to lose $1.1 billion generated annually by the horse industry; more than 13,000 jobs; and $160 million in local, state and federal taxes associated with horse farms. We will also miss out on $2 billion in additional revenue that could help fund important programs for our residents.
Please support VLTs at the Meadowlands!
Sincerely,