New Jersey is now only a few steps away from finally allowing sports betting, though the date you can actually begin placing wagers is still up in the air.
But one thing became clear Monday: Professional sports leagues likely won't receive any of the revenue -- despite passionate pleas from league officials and former Mets and Yankees star pitcher Al Leiter.
Three state legislative committees signed off on a bill Monday that would allow people 21 and over to place bets on sports games, both online and in person at New Jersey's casinos and racetracks.