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The Digital Evolution Of The Online Gaming Ecosystem

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The decision opened the floodgates to legalized sports betting – both in-person and online – in the U.S. Since 2018, when sports betting was only legal in the state of Nevada, 19 additional states and the District of Columbia have legalized the practice, either already allowing bets to be placed or are on the way to doing so.

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Baker Technologies Raises $3.5M, Enables Cannabis Dispensaries

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Further, eight states and the District of Columbia have voted for full medical and recreational legalization. On the latter point, customer loyalty software startup Baker Technologies looks to enable the growing legal cannabis industry in the U.S. and Canada. To date, Baker has raised $5.1 states and two Canadian provinces.

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Southern Glazer’s Rolls Out Business-To-Customer Digital Team

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The team will be tasked with offering programming and promotions, “operational excellence,” category analysis, online content and performance management in eCommerce throughout channels and with digital merchants and beverage alcohol delivery platforms. states in addition to the District of Columbia and Canada.

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House Hearing Signals Fireworks On Big Tech Antitrust Issues

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12), the House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee will hold a hearing on issues top of mind in the digital realm — touching on how data and privacy affect competition online, and specifically, for online marketplaces. We certainly would not want to regulate technology the same way we regulate municipal water.”. The Hearing.

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Grocery Roundup: Ahold Delhaize Acquisition, Another Toilet Paper Rush And A SNAP Explosion

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Dutch global grocery conglomerate Ahold Delhaize — the firm behind grocery behemoths Giant and Stop & Shop — has acquired a majority stake in supermarket delivery startup FreshDirect in an attempt to up the level of its digital grocery offerings amid the online shopping surge created by COVID-19. “We Farmstead Picks Up $7.9M

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Who Should Lead The Digital ID Push?

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Use cases for the digital ID wallet could include accessing age-restricted places like bars, signing into services like online tax filing or verifying identities at polling stations. The advantage is that users could prove their ages if necessary without revealing their birthdates or other personal information. Department of Commerce.

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When The Restaurant Becomes A Co-Working Space

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Hot desks in the District of Columbia, for instance, start at approximately $350, Dahm pointed out, which is steep for someone just beginning. The technology, too, makes it less expensive and easier to run a solution like WorkChew. In another segment, he sees companies with large mobile sales teams or consultants as customers.