New Jersey may allow Sports Betting.

New Jersey is moving ahead with plans to allow sports betting in the state, but legal challenges could stall the rollout.Gov. Chris Christie on Friday signed a bill passed this week in the Legislature that would partially repeal New Jersey’s prohibition on sports wagering.“As I’ve said all along, I am a strong proponent of legalized sports wagering in New Jersey,” Christie said in a statement. “But given earlier decisions by federal courts, it was critical that we follow a correct and appropriate path to curtail new court challenges and expensive litigation. I believe we have found that path in this bipartisan legislative effort.”

Pro leagues and the NCAA have gone to court to prevent New Jersey’s racetracks and casinos from taking sports bets.

The leagues and the state attorney general are awaiting a Nov. 21 court date in U.S. District Court. The attorney general sought a clarification of a sports betting injunction. Christie said he believes the bill signed Friday adheres to federal law and responds to the issues raised in federal courts.

Dennis Drazin, an adviser to Monmouth Park Racetrack, said the park plans to begin taking sports bets on Oct. 26 but expects the leagues to seek a further court injunction.

Originally reported in The Wall Street Journal

—Associated Press