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Ohio Lottery Makes A New Bet on Mobile

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But playing and delivery methods keep changing, with Ohio of all places — no offense to the Buckeye State, home to multiple presidents and the Wright Brothers’ aerodynamic innovations — accounting for some of the latest developments. But you can use a gift card or debit card – unless the specific retailer prohibits using debit.

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Wirex Rolls Out Beta Version Of Crypto Business Account

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Wirex, a cryptocurrency and fiat (real money) payments platform, is releasing a beta version of a regulated crypto-oriented business account, according to reports. Last year, Ohio partnered with cryptocurrency company BitPay, and the state became first in the U.S. to allow businesses to pay their corporate taxes in bitcoin.

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CRE risk management: Navigating hazards and opportunities

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Retail and multi-family CRE opportunities Similarly, retail CRE has been painted as too risky because of online sellers’ growth. But even online giant Amazon is trying out various store formats to find its next growth engine, and demand for retail space across the U.S. The impact is not consistent.” CRE loans make up 28.7%

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What Is Powering The Emerging Pawnaissance?

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Interest rates on pawn loans vary as they are regulated by states. Regulations require that pawnbrokers request proof of ownership before making a deal with a potential customer — but the less reputable players in the industry have a nasty habit of forgetting to ask. Where Payday Lending Recedes, Pawnbrokers Flourish .

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Exploding US CBD Market Could Hit $16B By 2025

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Regulators in New York City recently ordered places that sell food to stop putting the substance in meals or beverages. In Maine and Ohio, regulators have also curtailed sales of the compound. There has been some pushback.

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Remote Seller Taxation: A Job For Tax Automation

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A plan backed by the Illinois Retail Merchants Association places the burden on sales tax collection on the marketplaces, which will then settle up with the state Department of Revenue. It’s all somewhat fragmented and ad hoc at the moment, as city councils coast to coast think of clever ways to leverage the new regulations.

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SAFE Banking Act returns to Congress: Is safe harbor for cannabis banking on the horizon?

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Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, in the same hearing. Similarly, it needlessly jeopardizes the safety of retail staffers, who are susceptible to robbery. “The lack of electronic records in this world makes it easy to move money that shouldn’t be moved.” The SAFE Banking Act is still awaiting further action in Congress.

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