Money
With billions at stake, Supreme Court rules states may tax online retailers
States can now collect state sales taxes from online retailers on consumer purchases.
8 years ago
Pennsylvania fantasy sports sees $12.4M in entry fees in May
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said that 10 licensed operators reported $1.3 million in revenue from May's activity after prizes were paid.
8 years ago
After query, Commerce Sec. Wilbur Ross shorted stock in Kremlin-tied firm: report
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross made a trade betting that the stock in a shipping company with Russian-government ties would fall.
8 years ago
Laid off when casinos closed, back to work with reopenings
On June 28, the Taj Mahal will reopen as the Hard Rock casino and Revel will reopen its doors as the Ocean Resort Casino. Together, they are restoring 6,000 lost jobs.
8 years ago
As N.J. launches sports betting, MLB sets ban on bookie ads — but will it last?
Major League Baseball circulated a memo to teams, forbidding them and their broadcasting affiliates from accepting advertisements from sports gambling outfits.
8 years ago
Gov. Murphy places first wager as New Jersey begins taking legal sports bets
Gov. Phil Murphy placed $20 bets on Germany to win the World Cup, and the New Jersey Devils to win the Stanley Cup next season.
8 years ago
Fed raises interest rates, signals 2 more hikes this year
The Federal Reserve increased a key interest rate again Wednesday, which will trigger higher rates on credit cards, home equity lines and other kinds of borrowing.
8 years ago
After AT&T-Time Warner win, is Comcast-Fox a done deal?
Comcast will likely bid for Fox's entertainment business as early as Wednesday now that a federal judge has cleared AT&T's $85 billion takeover of Time Warner.
8 years ago
Huge jury awards often pared before going to compensate victims of Philly police abuse
City officials are concerned because, nearly every year, Philadelphia taxpayers are on the hook for about $10 million total to settle claims of police abuse and misconduct.
8 years ago
Listen 5:13Controller says Philly needs to get serious about fixing careless bookkeeping
Rob Dubow, the city's finance director, said his office is working on the issues brought to light by the controller.
8 years ago
With sports betting now legal in New Jersey, here’s what you need to know
Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport has announced it will open for sports betting on Thursday at 10:30 a.m., and the governor is expected too place the first wager.
8 years ago
New executive order aims to close wage gap for some Pa. women
The governor's order would only impact non-union state jobs — 15,571 positions total, 2,189 of which are vacant.
8 years ago
After years in limbo, New Jersey prepares to take its first sports bet
The atmosphere has public officials and gambling houses alike feeling like they just hit the jackpot.
8 years ago
Listen 6:01Delaware residents, visitors cheer opening day of sports full betting
State officials expect the launch to make a significant contribution to tourism in Delaware — where 17 percent of visitors participate in gaming.
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