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Big U.S. pro sports leagues join alliance pledging responsible betting ads
Most of the major U.S. professional sports leagues, plus the media companies Fox and NBCUniversal, are creating an alliance to ensure that sports betting advertising is done responsibly and does not target minors.
FanDuel strikes deal with NHL, Devils for sports bets, fantasy
The latest in a series of deals between sports leagues and gambling companies happened occurred Monday when daily fantasy sports company FanDuel joined forces with the NHL and New Jersey Devils for sports betting and fantasy sports play.
U.S. military turns to oyster reefs to protect against storms
In hundreds of places around the U.S. and the world, oyster reefs are being planted primarily as storm protection measures.
Boot, wheelbarrow, thimble ousted from Monopoly board game
The boot has been booted, the wheelbarrow has been wheeled out, and the thimble got the thumbs down in the latest version of the board game Monopoly. In their place will be a Tyrannosaurus rex, a penguin and a rubber ducky.
Are you ready to rock? Contest will pick openers for Bon Jovi tour
Who says you can't open for Bon Jovi? The New Jersey-based platinum-selling rockers are holding a contest to choose bands or singers to open for their upcoming tour.
Atlantic City, former cash cow for N.J., likely to go under state control
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Tuesday the state will assume vast control over Atlantic City's finances and decision-making, saying the seaside gambling resort is incapable of getting its finances together after years of overspending.
Vanessa Williams returning to Miss America after 3 decades
Three decades after she gave up the crown amid a nude photo scandal, Vanessa Williams is returning to the Miss America pageant as head judge.