In this May 24, 2012 photo, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks in Atlantic City NJ about plans to approve sports betting in New Jersey as part of a plan to revive the struggling gambling resort. A state Assembly committee on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 is considering a bill that would create a commission to study expanding casino gambling to the northern New Jersey Meadowlands in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)