NJ sport bets pass half-billion dollars in November

New Jersey's sports betting market continued to set monthly records in November as more than a half-billion dollars' worth of wagers were placed on sports.

Want to cover Miss America? Buy a ticket, 3 media outlets told

At least three media outlets have been told they'll have to buy a ticket if they want to cover this year's Miss America competition in Connecticut.

Even Thanksgiving pickup football isn't safe from sports betting

Each Thanksgiving, families and friends across America face off in backyards or public parks in pre-meal football games they dub “Turkey Bowl.”

Funeral scheduled for 10-year-old boy shot at NJ high school football game

Funeral services will be held this weekend for a 10-year-old boy who died after being shot during a New Jersey high school football playoff game.

Cannabis, tax breaks, lead in water are on lame-duck agenda in NJ

New Jersey’s top lawmakers say they plan votes on getting a marijuana legalization referendum on the ballot, as well as bills to authorize expired business tax breaks and deal with lead in the water.

Should NJ limit the number of Atlantic City casinos?

Some New Jersey officials think the state should consider placing a limit on how many casinos would be allowed to operate in Atlantic City.

Another record month for NJ sports betting: $487M in bets

New Jersey’s sports betting industry set another monthly record in October for the amount bet as gamblers plunked down close to a half-billion dollars while baseball’s playoffs and World Series, football, basketball and hockey were all on the betting board.

Police: NJ man wanted for sexually assaulting juvenile

New Jersey State Police are asking for the public's help locating a man wanted for the alleged aggravated sexual assault of a juvenile.

NJ teachers to visit US, Africa slavery sites under new program

New Jersey education and teachers' union officials are vowing to work together on expanding the teaching of black history, including an initiative to send teachers to sites in the United States and Africa associated with the slave trade.

NJ casinos taking bets on video tournament industry

New Jersey’s casinos are now taking bets on competitive video game tournaments, looking to expand the state’s fast-growing sports betting industry to the $1 billion video tournament market.

Atlantic City transfers power amid corruption - yet again

For over a decade, things had been quiet in Atlantic City, the seaside gambling resort known as much for its colorful political corruption as for its slot machines and saltwater taffy.

Scaffolding collapse leaves worker dangling in mid-air

Two people working on a scaffold at a building in Atlantic City were rescued by firefighters after it collapsed, leaving one worker briefly dangling by his safety rope in mid-air.

Shore communities deal with coastal storm's flooding

Eyes are on the shore Saturday morning as high tides and strong winds have been causing flooding in the area.

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People are trying to dry out after the remnants of Subtropical Storm Melissa in the Atlantic Ocean have been kicking up the surf, pushing water into low-lying coastal areas.

New Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small vows to uphold the law

Marty Small began his tenure as acting mayor of Atlantic City by setting a seemingly low bar for himself, yet one that has tripped up many of his predecessors in the ethically challenged city.

NJ lawmakers pass bill to allow most NBA bets at Golden Nugget

New Jersey lawmakers have approved a bill that would allow bettors to gamble on most NBA games at Atlantic City's Golden Nugget casino.

Lenny Dykstra to fight 'Bagel Guy' in celebrity boxing match

Two men known for their legendary tempers are about to take them into the ring during a celebrity boxing match.