ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Latest on PlaySugarHouse.com's launch of online sports betting integrated with its online casino (all times local): 11 a.m. PlaySugarHouse.com has launched online sports betting integrated with its online casino, the latest entrant into New Jersey's surging sports betting market. New Jersey gambling regulators approved the site to go live Thursday morning; the company says it was up and running at 6 a.m. It is the first online sports betting associated with the license of the Golden Nugget casino in Atlantic City, which has an online affiliation with Philadelphia's SugarHouse casino. It's operated by Rush Street Interactive. The company says unified player accounts, wallets and bonus points will allow customers to switch between sports betting and online casino gambling. So far, six of Atlantic City's nine casinos offer sports betting, along with two horse racing tracks. ___ 12:10 a.m. PlaySugarHouse.com is set to launch online sports betting integrated … [Read more...] about The Latest: PlaySugarHouse.com begins online sports betting
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Papa John’s exiled founder launches SavePapaJohn’s.com
He's back. John Schnatter may be persona non grata at Papa John's, the ailing pizza chain he founded and led, until recent events forced him to give up his roles as CEO and then chairman. But that doesn't mean Schnatter doesn't miss the company's 120,000 employees. Saying Papa John's board of directors is trying to "silence" him, Schnatter has launched a website, SavePapaJohns.com, to ensure his voice is heard. In addition to legal documents and links to media coverage, the site includes a personal note from Schnatter, which reads: "As I said in a recent letter, I miss you all very much. More than words can express! Papa John's is our life's work and we will all get through this together somehow, some way. I can only imagine how difficult this entire situation is on you, and I'm very sorry you all have to go through this. Know that in every minute of every day you are all in my thoughts and prayers." Schnatter, who remains the pizza chain's largest shareholder, resigned … [Read more...] about Papa John’s exiled founder launches SavePapaJohn’s.com
Backpage.com Sales Director Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy
The sales and marketing director of Backpage.com pleaded guilty Friday to conspiring to facilitate prostitution, acknowledging that he participated in a scheme to give free ads to prostitutes in a bid to draw them away from competitors and win over their future business. Dan Hyer is the second Backpage.com employee to plead guilty in cases in Arizona in which the site has been accused of ignoring warnings to stop running prostitution ads, some of which involved children. Authorities say the site has brought in $500 million in prostitution-related revenue since its inception in 2004. Some of the site's operators also are accused of laundering money earned from ad sales after banks raised concerns that they were being used for illegal purposes. In all, six others affiliated with Backpage.com, including founders Michael Lacey and Jim Larkin, still face charges in the case. Hyer, 49, faces a maximum fine of $250,000 and up to five years in prison for his conviction. As part of the plea, … [Read more...] about Backpage.com Sales Director Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy
Unilever to use JD.com to move products across China
BERLIN (Reuters) - Chinese ecommerce firm JD.com has agreed a deal with Unilever to move products like Lipton's tea and Lux soap between warehouses across China as the consumer goods firm looks to expand sales in more remote parts of the country. The deal is the latest move by an ecommerce company to muscle into the territory of logistics companies by leveraging the expertise and supply chains they have built up for their own retail business to offer those services to others. JD.com said in a statement that Unilever, which previously worked exclusively with logistics firms such as Deutsche Post's DHL for its China distribution, will use its network to shift goods destined for stores between warehouses. The firms gave no financial details. The move comes as many Western brands are pushing to expand sales to consumers beyond Chinese cities, both online and offline. JD.com agreed a similar partnership with the water subsidiary of France's Danone last year. "JD will now help us bring our … [Read more...] about Unilever to use JD.com to move products across China
Nooga.com partners with media company
Chattanooga online news outlet Nooga.com has entered into a partnership with 6AM City as part of the Greenville, South Carolina-based media company's expansion in the Southeast. "We'd been evaluating market expansion and Chattanooga looked great on paper," Ryan Heafy, director of operations for 6AM City, said in a statement. "During our initial visit, we were blown away by the energy and sense of purpose on display everywhere we looked — we knew we wanted to find a way to be part of this community." Ryan Johnston, managing director for 6AM City, said it's clear the two organizations share a lot of the same values and a vision for shaping the future of how they inform and empower communities. Nooga.com founder Barry Large remains involved with the new venture and will join 6AM City in an advisory role. … [Read more...] about Nooga.com partners with media company