In the wake of the closures and declining revenue from casinos, Governor Christie said in September 2014 that the state would consider a 2015 referendum to end the 40-year-old monopoly that Atlantic City holds on casino gambling and allowing gambling in other municipalities. With casino revenue declining from $5.2 billion in 2006 to $2.9 billion in 2013, the state saw a drop in money from its 8% tax on those earnings, which is used to fund programs for senior citizens and the disabled. COUNT 5
QSN1 How long had Atlantic City held a monopoly on casino gambling? ANS1 40-year QSN2 Who said that the state would consider a referendum to end the monopoly that Atlantic City holds on casino gambling? ANS2 Governor Christie QSN3 When did Governor Christie say that the state would consider a referendum? ANS3 September 2014 QSN4 How much was casino revenue in 2006? ANS4 $5.2 billion QSN5 How much was casino revenue in 2013? ANS5 $2.9 billion