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In June, New Jersey’s sports betting handle totaled $748 million
On Tuesday, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported a sports betting handle of $748 million for June. That’s up 26.6% on a year-over-year basis. In the post-PASPA era, New Jersey leads all states in commercial wagering with $52.46 billion. Additionally, their $6.67 billion wagered in the first half of 2024 is up 31% compared to the first six months of 2023. However, their handle was down 10.8% compared to the $838.9 million reported in May. New Jersey’s sports betting revenue totaled $60.1 million, which was down 9.5% compared to June 2023. Reports have noted that revenue in NJ has been down year-over-year in each of the last two months. Their $573.1 million in year-to-date winnings for sportsbooks is up 30% compared to their numbers in 2023.
NYC heat wave stretches into another day. Maps show latest warnings.
NEW YORK -- New York and New Jersey are facing another day of excessive heat and humidity, plus the chance of potentially severe thunderstorms.The First Alert Weather team has issued a Red Alert for the conditions through Wednesday. The Tri-State Area cracked 90 degrees again Tuesday, officially making this the third heat wave of 2024. Wednesday won't be much different, with highs in the low 90s, dew points in the mid-70s and peak heat indices approaching 100. That said, the National Weather Service has allowed the heat advisories and excessive heat warnings to remain in effect until 8 p.m. Regarding Wednesday's active weather, a strong...
Baraka raises $345,606 as a candidate for governor
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor on February 19, is off to a slow fundraising start and has not reached the threshold to qualify for matching funds after more than four months in the race. Baraka raised $345,606 during the second quarter...
Nathan’s Famous hot dogs are 5 cents today
NEW YORK (PIX11) — In honor of National Hot Dog Day, Nathan’s Famous is selling its franks for their original price of $0.05. Customers can only buy two cheap hot dogs each at some locations across New York and New Jersey. The hot dogs will be sold from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. across the […]
New Jersey’s horse betting marketplace will soon be open for competition
For over a decade, New Jersey has had one singular app control of all of the horse racing wagering in the state. That’s set to change after a deal between Darby Developments and NYRA Bets. Darby Developments is home to Monmouth Park in NJ. On Tuesday, it was announced that NYRA Bets will become the managing vendor of New Jersey’s parimutuel horse betting system. With this, several advanced deposit wagering (ADW) platforms will be allowed to operate in the market. FanDuel Group owns TVG, which has operated 4NJbets for more than a decade. They were the sole ADW in New Jersey. Darby Developments CEO had this to say.
Update: Air quality alert in effect for 5 N.J. counties Wednesday
On Wednesday at 10:06 a.m. an updated air quality alert was issued valid until 11 p.m. for Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union counties. "The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union, Until 11 p.m. this evening. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards," states the National Weather Service.
During Haskell week, remembering the greatest horse race in N.J. history | Izenberg
This is a story of the horse race that came in out of the cold. Out of the cold? Hell, here was a time when the race itself was considered only as a nice place for trainers to visit to avoid a mismatch with the big boys in the Travers in Saratoga.
Heat wave ends with a bang: Steamy then stormy for NJ Wednesday
We're almost there, New Jersey! After almost two weeks of heat and humidity, ranging from uncomfortable to extreme, we have big changes on the way within the next 24 hours. Wednesday will be a little better than Tuesday, since we're not expecting widespread triple-digit temperatures this time around. But we are still in the heat "danger zone," with an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory continuing for most of the state. But only for one more day.
Are you registered to vote? Here's what you need to know ahead of Election Day
It's never to early to make sure you're registered to vote. Here's what you need to know ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election:. Register online at New Jersey’s election website. Register to vote by mail or in person at New Jersey’s election website. Voter registration deadlines. Online registration...
NJ school biology teacher loses job for violent hammer attack
TENAFLY — A former biology teacher is no longer allowed to teach in New Jersey after having his teaching certificate revoked. The state Board of Examiners revoked 38-year-old Christopher R. Icochea's teaching certificate for biology in a finalized decision in late June. According to the decision, Icochea backed into...
Warning for NJ residents: Arsenic seeping into home water supply
⚫ A preventive tool could be making a threat even more severe. ⚫ Homeowners are being advised to add a tool to their filtration system. New research out of Rutgers University is raising a big red flag for many New Jersey homeowners. Systems designed to keep arsenic out of a...
Online scammers are targeting NJ seniors. Here's how to fight them.
Madeline Bennett looked at her credit card statement not long ago and found two charges from a fashion store in the Midwest that she didn't make, prompting her to call her bank, close her account and get a new card. Bennett doesn't know how the scammers got the information they needed to make...
Catching up with longtime coach and AD Greg Butler, who stays connected to HS sports
Whenever Greg Butler bumps into someone from North Jersey, he receives the same puzzled response: “What the hell are you doing here?” Three years after retiring as the longtime athletic director at Demarest, Butler remains a presence on the New Jersey high school sports scene, especially on the diamond, where he is the NJSIAA...
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