Slow to expand, internet casino gambling is the future of US betting, industry execs say

Slow to expand, internet casino gambling is the future of US betting, industry execs say

SECAUCUS, N.J. — Internet casino gambling is legal in only a handful of states, but the industry is convinced it is the future of betting, even as some worry about cannibalizing physical casinos. Speaking Wednesday at the SBC Summit North America, a major gambling industry conference, industry executives acknowledged the difficulty they’ve had in expanding …

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Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers

Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday voted to restore “net neutrality” rules that prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and Verizon from favoring some sites and apps over others. The move effectively reinstates a net neutrality order the commission first issued in 2015 during the Obama administration. In 2017, under …

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Consumers would be notified of AI-generated content under Pennsylvania bill

Consumers would be notified of AI-generated content under Pennsylvania bill

Pennsylvania state representatives have approved a bill requiring that consumers be notified when artificial intelligence is used to generate content By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press April 10, 2024, 5:09 PM ET • 3 min read HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania consumers would be notified when content has been generated by artificial intelligence, and defendants couldn’t argue …

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AI-aided virtual conversations with WWII vets are latest feature at New Orleans museum

AI-aided virtual conversations with WWII vets are latest feature at New Orleans museum

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Olin Pickens sat in his wheelchair facing a life-sized image of himself on a screen, asking it questions about being taken prisoner by German soldiers during World War II. After a pause, his video-recorded twin recalled being given “sauerkraut soup” by his captors before a grueling march. “That was a Tuesday …

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‘Art and science:’ How bracketologists are using artificial intelligence this March Madness

‘Art and science:’ How bracketologists are using artificial intelligence this March Madness

College hoops fans might want to think again before pinning their hopes of a perfect March Madness bracket on artificial intelligence. While the advancement of artificial intelligence into everyday life has made “AI” one of the buzziest phrases of the past year, its application in bracketology circles is not so new. Even so, the annual …

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Internet gambling revenue continues to soar in New Jersey. In-person revenue? Not so much.

Internet gambling revenue continues to soar in New Jersey. In-person revenue? Not so much.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Internet gambling revenue continues to soar in New Jersey, where online casinos are accounting for a growing share of the betting pie: Atlantic City’s casinos and their online partners won $182 million in internet bets in February. Figures released Friday by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement show that sports betting …

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