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Plain old bad luck? New Jersey sports betting revenue down 24% at casinos, and 9.5% overall in June
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — 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%, according to figures released Tuesday by state gambling regulators. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported that the nine casinos collectively saw their sports betting revenue decline by 23.9% in June compared with a year earlier. When the three horse tracks that take sports bets are included, the overall decline in such revenue for the state was 9.5%. Total gambling revenue in the state, including internet gambling and money won from in-person gamblers, was $491 million, up 7.4%.
NJ has been blocking these sports bets since 2018
⚫ You can't bet on all college games in New Jersey. Maybe you've changed your mind. Garden State voters rejected the proposal in 2021, but a new proposal aims to, once again, put a question on the ballot: Should New Jersey permit sports betting on all college games?. Since 2018,...
Some companies support new type of hot leave – Should NJ?
Whether we want to accept it or not, it's been getting very hot lately. Not just in New Jersey, but pretty much everywhere around the globe. Now sure, there are some exceptions, and it is summer, so hotter temperatures are to be expected. For some, however, it's been getting too hot. So hot, in fact, that some companies have expressed interest in implementing some sort of hot weather leave.
Who does background checks? NJ looks to expand scrutiny in hiring
TRENTON — The New Jersey Board of Dentistry, State Board of Medical Examiners, New Jersey Board of Nursing are among the regulatory boards that require background checks for someone to be a licensed professional. But not all career paths require this same assessment. Sen. Robert W. Singer, R-Ocean, proposed...
Earthquake in NJ today? 'No evidence' for source of NYC-area shaking, USGS says
NEW YORK - UPDATE: NYC may have been rocked by a meteor, NASA says. Find updates here. Did the New York City area experience an earthquake? Not today, experts told FOX 5 NY. Multiple users on social media reported feeling shakes in parts of New Jersey and NYC around 11 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Creepy NJ teacher loses certification for weird comments, state finds
EAST ORANGE — The state has revoked the teaching certification for a North Jersey English teacher after he made unsettling remarks to a female student. Alim A. Hasan's certificate to teach English was officially revoked in late June by the State Board of Examiners. A Division of Child Protection...
N.J. congressman hospitalized after suffering from a fever
U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. was “in good spirits” on Monday, a day after the the New Jersey congressman was admitted to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson while suffering from a fever, his chief of staff said. “We spoke to the congressman this morning. He...
List of best hospitals in New Jersey released. See where your hospital ranks
Hackensack University Medical Center has once again been named the top hospital in the state, according to a list by U.S. News & World Report of the best hospitals in New Jersey. The hospital regained the No. 1 spot on the publication’s annual list last year, moving past Morristown Medical...
NJ: Don’t fall for fake tax credits — not from IRS
💲 The IRS has issued an alert about a series of scams and fake social media advice. 💲 The advice leads to false claims for certain tax credits. 💲 This has led to thousands of inflated refund claims during the past tax season. The Internal Revenue Service...
Ocean City’s Gay Talese Inductee for N.J. Hall of Fame
The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) announced Tuesday its 18 inductees for 2024 and Ocean City’s Gay Talese is one of them. According to a news release, Talese, 92, an author and journalist, was selected in the category of “Arts & Letters.” Inductees are chosen for their accomplishments in six categories, including Education & Science and Enterprise, Performing Arts & Entertainment, Public Service, Sports and Enterprise.
Mary Pat Angelini Sworn-In as President of The 200 Club of Monmouth County
SPRING LAKE, NJ – At the 52nd Annual Valor Awards Luncheon last month, former Assemblywoman and business leader Mary Pat Angelini was sworn-in as President of The 200 Club of Monmouth County. She succeeds Benjamin J. Lucarelli, former mayor of Fair Haven and real estate professional. Joining Angelini in leadership roles, Edward Kirschenbaum, a retired law enforcement professional, was sworn in as Vice President. Former Monmouth County Prosecutor John Kaye remained on as Secretary, while Dominick J. Mazza, Jr. was named Treasurer of the organization.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “It’s a true honor...
LaMonica McIver will win special election Democratic primary for deep-blue House seat in New Jersey, CNN projects
(CNN) — LaMonica McIver, the president of the Newark City Council, will win the Democratic nomination in the special election for a deep-blue New Jersey seat, CNN projects, putting her on the fast track to enter Congress later this fall.
Why an unheralded horse carries the hopes of NJ racing in Monmouth Park's $1 million Haskell
Vincent Annarella was pragmatic as he pondered Sea Streak running in Saturday’s $1 million NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park, a byproduct of six decades spent breeding and racing Jersey-breds. “There’s only one way to win and there’s a hundred ways to lose,” he said. ...
Egg Harbor City, NJ, Getting New Pub at Historic Roesch Hotel
Get ready for a new spot coming to Egg Harbor City at the historic Roesch Hotel building on St. Louis Avenue. A new pub, The Inn on St. Louis Kitchen & Craft, will bring a brand new neighborhood tavern to EHC and will be located at 446 St. Louis Ave. While they did not announce an opening date, they did say they hope to be ready to open by the end of the summer.
Ex-school board member was ousted over criticism of city’s mayor, superintendent, lawsuit claims
A former Atlantic City school board member has filed a lawsuit against several city officials, including Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, La’Quetta, alleging he was removed from the board after criticizing members for not investigating a former school teacher who is related to La’Quetta. John Devlin...
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