Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey, finally came up with his voice on Thursday for the NJ Gaming Bill. Considered as a minor victory of sorts for the online gaming’s future, he has only given a conditional veto on the bill.

Christie has asked for making minor changes to the online gambling legislation, which will assure that the bill is going to advance next month.

The 31-page conditional veto issued by Christie includes a statement as well as detailing of all the changes, which he requires, for making his signature on the bill.

One of the recommendations made by the governor includes an increase in tax from 10% to 15%. Portion of this additional tax will be going towards different compulsive programs needed in an environment with such bill in existence.

Christie, speaking to the press, said, “With the goals mentioned over here, I have come up with a conclusion that it is time for the State of New Jersey to make a move forward. We will again lead the way for the entire nation by being one of the firsts for allowing online gambling.”

Ray Lesniak, State Senator and also the main sponsor of the bill, was quite excited with the development. He was assured of the fact that the Senate, during their next voting session on March 18, is going to approve the modified bill. Once approved, he expected the bill to be sent immediately to Christie’s desk for getting the signature. He is also hoping that the assembly is going to pass the revised bill during their next voting session, which can be either on February 14 or on February 21.

After six months of constantly finalizing gaming regulations and reviewing applicants, Lesniak is hoping that the first virtual game will be played in the state during this fall.

In a telephonic interview, Lesniak said, “It is excellent news for us and I am pleased with the fact that the required changes are quite minor. I am hopeful of the fact that my dream of seeing New Jersey as the Silicon Valley of online gambling is not far off.”