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Super Bowl bets placed online surged this year, verification company says

The level of online betting on the Super Bowl surged this year, according to a company that tracks the physical location of online gamblers

Super Bowl bets placed online surged this year, verification company says
Business|Finance|Sports|Technology

Internet gambling and sports betting set new records in New Jersey

Internet gambling and sports betting set new records in New Jersey in November as the Atlantic City gambling market continues to evolve and become less dependent on physical casinos

Internet gambling and sports betting set new records in New Jersey
Environment|Technology

Offshore wind energy plans advance in New Jersey amid opposition

Two major offshore wind power projects are taking steps forward in New Jersey

Offshore wind energy plans advance in New Jersey amid opposition
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US

Orsted scraps 2 offshore wind power projects in New Jersey, citing supply chain issues

Danish energy developer Orsted is scrapping two large offshore wind power projects off the coast of New Jersey, adding uncertainty to a nascent industry the Biden administration is counting on to help transition away from the burning of planet-warming fossil fuels

Orsted scraps 2 offshore wind power projects in New Jersey, citing supply chain issues
Environment|Opinion|Science

Jersey Shore town trying not to lose the man vs. nature fight on its eroded beaches

In the age-old battle of man versus nature, nature usually wins

Jersey Shore town trying not to lose the man vs. nature fight on its eroded beaches
Business|Crime|Finance|News|Sports|US

Ex-Jaguars worker who stole $22M from team sues FanDuel, saying it preyed on his gambling addiction

A former financial manager for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars who stole $22 million from the team is suing FanDuel for $250 million, saying the betting company preyed on his gambling addiction

Ex-Jaguars worker who stole $22M from team sues FanDuel, saying it preyed on his gambling addiction
Environment|News

New Jersey offshore wind farm clears big federal hurdle amid environmental concerns

The federal government has given a key approval to an offshore wind farm in New Jersey

New Jersey offshore wind farm clears big federal hurdle amid environmental concerns
Crime|News|US

Mayor of Atlantic City and his wife are indicted for allegedly beating their daughter

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, La’Quetta, the city’s superintendent of schools, have been indicted on child endangerment and other charges for allegedly beating their teenage daughter on numerous occasions

Mayor of Atlantic City and his wife are indicted for allegedly beating their daughter
Election|News|US

After just a few hours, U.S. election bets put on hold by appeals court ruling

Just hours after it began, legal betting on the outcome of U.S. Congressional elections has been put on hold by a federal appeals court

After just a few hours, U.S. election bets put on hold by appeals court ruling
Health|News|US

Workers take their quest to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos to a higher court

Workers seeking to ban smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos are asking an appeals court to consider their request, saying a lower court judge who dismissed their lawsuit did so in error

Workers take their quest to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos to a higher court
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|News|US

Atlantic City casino workers plan ad blitz to ban smoking after court rejects ban

A group of Atlantic City casino workers seeking to ban smoking in the gambling halls will launch an advertising campaign featuring their children

Atlantic City casino workers plan ad blitz to ban smoking after court rejects ban
Business|Finance|News

Bet365 ordered to refund $519K to customers who it paid less than they were entitled on sports bets

Online gambling company bet365 must refund more than a half-million dollars to customers who won bets, but were paid less than they were entitled to when the company unilaterally changed the odds while making the payouts

Bet365 ordered to refund $519K to customers who it paid less than they were entitled on sports bets
Finance|News|Sports|US

Plain old bad luck? New Jersey sports betting revenue down 24% at casinos, and 9.5% overall in June

New Jersey’s casinos saw their sports betting revenue decline by nearly 24% in June, and sports betting revenue overall in the state declined by 9.5%

Plain old bad luck? New Jersey sports betting revenue down 24% at casinos, and 9.5% overall in June
Environment|News

U.S. bans on gasoline-powered leaf blowers grow, as does blowback from landscaping industry

The roar of the leaf blower has become an inescapable part of daily life in communities across America, leading towns and states to ban or restrict blowers that run on gasoline

U.S. bans on gasoline-powered leaf blowers grow, as does blowback from landscaping industry
Business|Crime|News|US

In the rough: Felony convictions could cost Trump liquor licenses at 3 New Jersey golf courses

New Jersey’s attorney general’s office is looking into whether Donald Trump’s recent felony convictions in New York make him ineligible to hold liquor licenses at his three New Jersey golf courses

In the rough: Felony convictions could cost Trump liquor licenses at 3 New Jersey golf courses
Crime|News|US

New Jersey attorney general blames shore town for having too few police on boardwalk during melee

New Jersey’s attorney general is blaming a Jersey Shore town for not having enough police officers patrolling its boardwalk over the Memorial Day weekend, when the force was overwhelmed and the city temporarily closed the walkway

New Jersey attorney general blames shore town for having too few police on boardwalk during melee
Crime|News|US

New Jersey police union calls for 'real consequences' for drunk, rowdy teens after boardwalk unrest

New Jersey’s statewide police union is calling for what it calls “real consequences” for drunken, rowdy teens and adults who create mayhem in public places following disturbances at Jersey Shore towns over the Memorial Day weekend

New Jersey police union calls for 'real consequences' for drunk, rowdy teens after boardwalk unrest
News|US

This, too, could pass: Christian group's rule keeping beaches closed on Sunday mornings may end

A big change may be coming to a Jersey Shore town that was founded as a religious retreat and prevents people from using the beach on Sunday mornings

This, too, could pass: Christian group's rule keeping beaches closed on Sunday mornings may end
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

New York competition, smoking, internet betting concerns roil US northeast's gambling market

Casinos in the northeastern U.S. are dealing with numerous challenges as they brace for the arrival of new competitors in New York City

New York competition, smoking, internet betting concerns roil US northeast's gambling market
Crime|News

Atlantic City mayor, wife charged with abusing and assaulting teenage daughter

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small and his wife LaQuetta have been charged with endangering and abusing their teenage daughter

Atlantic City mayor, wife charged with abusing and assaulting teenage daughter
News|Science|US

Dead whale in New Jersey had a fractured skull among numerous injuries, experts find

A post-mortem examination of a whale that washed ashore on New Jersey’s Long Beach Island shows the animal sustained numerous blunt force injuries including a fractured skull and vertebrae

Dead whale in New Jersey had a fractured skull among numerous injuries, experts find
Health|News|Opinion|US

Report: New Jersey and US were not prepared for COVID-19 and state remains so for the next crisis

An independent report has found New Jersey and the nation were not prepared when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and the state remains underprepared for the next emergency

Report: New Jersey and US were not prepared for COVID-19 and state remains so for the next crisis
Environment|News|Science

U.S. agencies set plans to protect endangered right whales during offshore wind operations

Two federal agencies are looking to better protect endangered whales amid a surge in offshore wind farm development

U.S. agencies set plans to protect endangered right whales during offshore wind operations
Business|News

New Jersey Supreme Court rules against Ocean casino in COVID business interruption case

Here's a rare case of a casino losing

New Jersey Supreme Court rules against Ocean casino in COVID business interruption case
Crime|News|US

Union, kin of firefighters killed in cargo ship blaze call for new Newark fire department leadership

Families of two New Jersey firefighters killed in a cargo ship fire and a powerful firefighters' union want the top leadership of the Newark Fire Department to be replaced

Union, kin of firefighters killed in cargo ship blaze call for new Newark fire department leadership

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