Plans unveiled for Meadowlands entertainment district including casino

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Tuesday, August 19, 2014
New development, casino proposed for Meadowlands
Anthony Johnson is live in the Meadowlands

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (WABC) -- Plans were unveiled Tuesday for a new entertainment district in the Meadowlands that would include a casino, hotels, a convention center and a monorail.



The Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce revealed its "Vision Plan" for a multi-venue district.



Jim Kirkos, head of the chamber, says the goal isn't to build a new Atlantic City. He and others say the upside is huge, given the millions of people within a short drive.



They also point to the restarting of the American Dream megamall project and the transformation of Meadowlands Racetrack as signs that the complex is on the rebound.



There has been more talk of allowing casino gambling outside of Atlantic City recently. On Tuesday, a state senator said he'll push for a constitutional amendment to allow slot machines at the state's horse racing tracks.



(Some information in this story is from the Associated Press.)




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