Pennacchio: Slot machines could finance special ed

Assemblyman moves to allow them at state's car, horse racetracks - Assemblyman Joseph Pennacchio, R-Montville, is betting that slot machine wagering could pay the bill for special education.

The assemblyman, who is seeking the state Senate seat in the 26th District, introduced this week Assembly Concurrent Resolution 263. It would amend the state constitution to allow slot machine wagering at horse and/or motor vehicle racetracks and direct the state's revenues to pay for special-education needs.  But a gambling industry consultant said expanding New Jersey's industry beyond Atlantic City is not the way to combat out-of-state competition.  See Daily Record.