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NJ Online Gaming Revenue Set To Grow 66 Pct This Year

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In separate news, reports surfaced in September that mobile sports betting is quickly growing to a point where New Jersey is close to topping Las Vegas as the biggest market in the nation. Mobile betting, however, is only allowed in five: New Jersey, West Virginia, Iowa, Pennsylvania and Nevada per earlier reports.

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Macy’s Eventizes Holiday Hiring

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And into the mix this week drops Macy’s — the latest in a string of the biggest names in retail to get on the stick with its own unique contribution to holiday retail hiring. But this year, Macy’s is trying out a new version of the hiring process with a national hiring holiday on Sept.

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Macy’s Is Hiring 80,000 Employees For The Holidays

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The retailer said that around 23,500 of the seasonal positions will be based in facilities that support online sales, an increase of 5,500 positions compared to 2017. The company also announced its national hiring event for the year, which will take place on Oct.

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WEX Extends Fuel Card Contract With Sheetz

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announced a 10-year extension of its fleet fuel card contract with convenience chain retailer Sheetz, Inc., states, including Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. On Wednesday (Oct. 18), payment solutions company WEX, Inc., a press release published by Business Wire reported.

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Vaccine Distribution Hits Snags; CVS And Walgreens Caught In Crossfire

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And this week, it seems, the delays are continuing to compound — and retailers of all kinds are reporting bumps in their distribution processes. The net result is that Maryland has distributed 46 percent of doses, well below the national average of 53 percent. But it's not all bad news.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

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Some interesting finalists would be: M&T and People’s United Old National and First Midwest Webster and Sterling Columbia Bank and Umpqua. Congrats on a brave move and national recognition Jim! Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia. From nowhere, sizable regional players are being created.

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Game-Changing Tech Or Dystopian Nightmare? How 16 Industries Could Be Transformed By Facial Recognition

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From creating checkout-free retail stores to eliminating concert tickets, here are 16 industries that are starting to transform with facial recognition technology. Linking facial recognition to personalization for shoppers presents a big opportunity in retail. Law Enforcement.