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NJ Online Gaming Revenue Set To Grow 66 Pct This Year

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With blackjack and roulette on mobile phones, the growing market for online sports wagering in New Jersey has introduced gamblers to virtual casino games. Approximately 20 brands of online casinos are vying on a reportedly small field. Geofencing makes sure that mobile apps stay within each state.

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State RegulatorsĀ Investigate Payday Advances

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The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has announced it will lead a multi-state investigation into alleged violations of state regulations of the short term lending industry, specifically in the area of payroll advances. Many people living paycheck to paycheck already make more than median income.ā€.

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ā€˜Amazonā€™s Choiceā€™ Badge Attached To Questionable Products

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While Amazon reportedly attaches the badge to many legitimate listings, it also appears with products that make false claims or that regulators have noted safety concerns about, as well as listings that have been manipulated by sellers to receive the endorsement. In a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, New Jersey Sen.

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American Dream Megamall Announces First Shops To Open In Spring

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The American Dream megamall in New Jersey is preparing to open a round of retail stores after nearly two decades in waiting. Some of the brands set to open include Aritzia, Zara, Sephora, H&M, Uniqlo, Primark, Ulta Beauty and Old Navy. Mall developer Triple Five Group announced Thursday (Feb.

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Online Gambling: Why Disbursement Options Are Not Keeping Up With Customer Expectations

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Kindred Group, which also supports gambling platforms in Europe and Australia, has been operating its Unibet brand in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for about a year. Companies like Unibet must also be aware of changing regulations regarding online betting that can limit how fast and how far firms can innovate.

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Caesars Puts Stake In Online Betting Co DraftKings

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Caesars Entertainment announced that it has reached an agreement to offer DraftKings , the leading sports-tech entertainment brand in the country, providing market access for its online gaming products. In New Jersey and Mississippi, DraftKings Sportsbook mobile and retail allows players to bet for major U.S. and Australia. .”

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Path To World Series Brings Changes To Online Gambling

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You have enormous brands and massive amounts of consumers involved. Flutter, based in Dublin and listed in London, owns bookie brands in the U.K. There is a wave of gambling company consolidation in Europe as regulators tighten their grip on wagering operations. More Consolidation Coming. elections.ā€. has added to that pressure.

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