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Google Play Policy Changes Will Extend Gambling Apps Across More Countries

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online casino games are only allowed in Delaware, Nevada, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Sports betting is only allowed in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee and West Virginia. . Currently in the U.S.,

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Lawmakers Eye Alternatives To Renter Security Deposits

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New York, Ohio, and Virginia lawmakers all have introduced security deposit-focused legislation designed to help renters in markets often without designated, affordable and low-income housing. Alabama, Connecticut, and New Hampshire representatives say they will follow suit this year with a similar legislative approach.

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OCC outlines risk plan as Northeastern loan growth doubles

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Credit Risk: The OCC states that the low interest rate environment, modest loan demand and lower revenue from fees is forcing banks to adapt and come up with new business models and increasing risk tolerances. The OCC plans to implement the following: • Risk management for new and high growth loan products. The OCC on Oct.

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Marketplace Lending And Curbside Delivery Sizzle, Ridesharing Fizzles

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The biggest story this week in grocery came, as it often does, care of the new Whole Foods Market as operated by Amazon. Curbside delivery is coming to the grocery chain, starting with two test runs — one in Virginia Beach one in Sacramento. Going to the mattresses : Night night, bye bye, as Mattress Firm mulls bankruptcy.

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Pokémon GO: Game-Changing Game Or High-Tech Pet Rock?

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So far, the game is only available in 32 of the 100 markets where the App Store and Google Play operate, according to Nelson. More launches along with new features including the option to trade characters could help Pokémon GO continue its momentum. And, of course, Niantic isn’t all the way there yet. If you’re laughing, I wouldn’t.

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Payments And Commerce On The Campaign Trail

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But in reality, when you start talking to the real people who operate businesses on the various main streets and side streets of Small Town U.S.A. — Our data tool operates on the assumption that if those main street businesses are doing well, then the local economies in which they operate will, too. But not everywhere.

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