\nATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) \u2013 A Rutgers University Center will study the impact of Internet gambling in New Jersey.<\/p>\n
\tThe Center for Gambling Studies at the Rutgers University School of Social Work has been awarded nearly $1.3 million to study online betting in New Jersey, which began 11 months ago.<\/p>\n
\tThe survey will begin in January. Funding comes from the state Division of Gaming Enforcement and the state health department.<\/p>\n
\t\u201cNew Jersey is one of only three states where Internet gambling is legal,\u201d said Dr. Lia Nower, professor and director of the Center who also serves as the principal investigator on the grant. \u201cBut iGaming is a new frontier and no one knows quite what to expect. It\u2019s a real testament to the governor and the division that they\u2019re taking such a responsible approach to evaluating potential negative impacts, and we are really honored to be a part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n
\tThe survey will start with 1,500 adult New Jersey residents interviewed by phone and 2,000 residents surveyed over the Internet about their gambling behavior and Internet gambling. A follow-up survey will be done 18 months later.<\/p>\n
\tThe center also will provide four yearly reports to Gov. Chris Christie, based on statistical analyses of the betting behavior of gamblers across Internet gambling sites.<\/p>\n
\tInternet gambling began Nov. 25, 2013, as a way to help Atlantic City\u2019s struggling casinos.<\/p>\n
\tBut so far, revenue from the online bets has been about a tenth of the $1 billion the state anticipated to take in during its first year of operation.<\/p>\n
\tFour of Atlantic City\u2019s 12 casinos have gone out of business this year, including one where Internet gambling never really caught on, Trump Plaza.<\/p>\n
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