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COVID-19: Meadowlands Remains Closed To Fans Through Oct. 9

The Meadowlands Racetrack will remain closed to fans on Friday, Oct. 9 for simulcasting, sports wagering and live racing. Winners Bayonne remains open.

The track first closed to patrons on Tuesday, Sept. 29, after a few individuals tested positive for COVID-19 that they acquired either in the workplace or at home. Contact tracing is ongoing.

Out of an abundance of caution the entire facility was shut down for top to bottom sanitization. The Meadowlands Racetrack is committed to providing a safe and healthy grandstand for all employees, patrons and fans.

Live harness racing will take place at 7:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night. Horsemen are reminded to have the COVID questionnaire completed when arriving at the stable gate for their temperature check. Face masks worn over the mouth and nose are required at all times while in the paddock.

Visit PlayMeadowlands.com for the most up-to-date information.

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COVID-19: Meadowlands Remains Closed To Fans Until Oct. 5, Racing Continues

The Meadowlands Racetrack will remained closed to patrons for racing, simulcasting and sports wagering until Monday, Oct. 5.

The track first closed to patrons on Tuesday, Sept. 29, after a few individuals tested positive for COVID-19 that they acquired either in the workplace or at home. Contact tracing is ongoing.

Live harness racing will take place as scheduled on Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3 without spectators. Post time is 7:15pm.

Fans are encouraged to wager online by visiting their favorite online OTW. Must be 18+ to wager.

Re-opening details will be posted at PlayMeadowlands.com. Winners Bayonne OTW remains open for simulcasting.

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Meadowlands Will Close To Fans After COVID-19 Positives, Reopen Saturday

The Meadowlands Racetrack will close at 6 pm today, Tuesday, Sept. 29. The racetrack continues to take an aggressive stance against the spread of COVID-19.

Over the past several days the medical team has identified a few individuals that tested positive for COVID-19 that they acquired either in the workplace or at home. Contact tracing is ongoing.

Out of an abundance of caution the entire facility will be shut down for top to bottom sanitization. The Meadowlands Racetrack is committed to providing a safe and healthy grandstand for all employees, patrons and fans.

The plan is to re-open to fans at 10 am on Saturday, Oct. 3.

Live harness racing will take place as scheduled on Friday, Oct. 2 without spectators. Horsemen are reminded to have the COVID questionnaire completed when arriving at the stable gate for their temperature check. Face coverings are required at all times while in the paddock.

Fans are encouraged to wager online by visiting their favorite online OTW. Must be 18+ to wager.

Re-opening details will be posted at PlayMeadowlands.com. Winners Bayonne OTW remains open for simulcasting.

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New Jersey: Proposed Budget Cuts $20 Million From Annual Purse Subsidy

Owing to revenue loss caused by the coronavirus pandemic, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's proposed budget released on Wednesday includes multiple spending cuts. According to njonlinegambling.com, one of those cuts is to the annual horse racing purse subsidy that became law in February of 2019, in the amount of $20 million.

The purse subsidy, financed by slot machine revenue, is typically split evenly between Thoroughbred and harness horsemen, affecting Monmouth Park and harness tracks Meadowlands and Freehold.

The 2019 law was approved for $100 million over five years, at $20 million per year.

While 2020's subsidy has already been paid, there is still a lot of negotiating that may be done before the state budget is finalized in late September, so the purse subsidy may be revived for 2021.