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El boom del turismo cultural hace brillar a la ciudad de Xiangyang en el centro de China

XIANGYANG, China, 15 de octubre de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — El 10.° Festival de Turismo Cultural Zhuge Liang (un famoso estratega militar) dio inicio en la ciudad de Xiangyang, provincia de Hubei, en el centro de China, justo antes de la celebración del Día Nacional de este año. Varios sitios turísticos en Xiangyang reportaron gran afluencia de turistas durante las festividades gracias a una serie de actividades promocionales. La ciudad recibió un total de…

La promoción del turismo se llevó a cabo en línea, buscando promover los recursos escénicos y culturales de esta antigua ciudad por medio de presentaciones en el sitio, videos, música y danzas, entre otros. Oficiales del gobierno local y las principales compañías de turismo participaron en las actividades para promocionar la ciudad.

Como una de las cuatro actividades temáticas principales del festival, un total de 105 presentaciones culturales públicas tomaron los escenarios durante siete días consecutivos, con 15 presentaciones cada día y logrando cifras semanales récord en términos de cantidad, organizaciones, lugares, influencia y tipos de presentaciones. Entre ellas, la presentación de apertura de la feria del proyecto del patrimonio cultural intangible de North Street fue todo un éxito, donde casi 100 proyectos de este tipo de la Provincia de Hubei se exhibieron en Xiangyang. Tres generaciones de herederos del patrimonio cultural intangible compartieron el proceso de producción y las historias de estas antiguas artes a los turistas, en un teatro del patrimonio cultural intangible. Además de exhibir diferentes culturas folclóricas, los herederos también tuvieron interacciones de gran interés con los visitantes, presentando así un festival de cultura intangible sorprendente.

La ciudad de Xiangyang cuenta con 38 escenarios turísticos nivel A, entre los que se encuentran 1 escenario nivel 5A (el máximo nivel), 7 nivel 4A, 22 nivel 3A, 7 nivel 2A y 1 nivel 1A. Entre estos escenarios turísticos se encuentran no solo espacios que hacen parte del patrimonio cultural, sino también hermosos paisajes naturales y parques temáticos muy populares entre los jóvenes.

Los 10 proyectos turísticos más populares en la ciudad de Xiangyang durante las festividades del Día Nacional fueron el tour diurno a los estudios de grabación Tang Dynasty city, Gulongzhong, el tour nocturno a los estudios de grabación Tang Dynasty City, los estudios de grabación Han Dynasty City, el carnaval de luces OCT, el valle Baokang Wudaoxia, el templo Migong, la aldea Baokang Jiuluzhai, el río Nanzhang Xiangshui y el valle Huangjiawan.

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Glam Baby Chairs & New Beach Services Now Offered At Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Families visiting Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit this fall and beyond can enjoy new complimentary luxury beach <a target="_blank"…

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Families visiting Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit this fall and beyond can enjoy new complimentary luxury beach services and deluxe accessories for its littlest guests. Implemented to enhance the vacation experience for both parents and children, new inclusions at the AAA Five Diamond resort range from mini beach cabanas to lounge in style and fresh squeezed fruit juice to baby hooded towels featuring the resort’s beloved mascot, «Pancho» to gourmet purees. While soaking up some sun in their private cabana, kids can also enjoy an aloe vera foot soak (15 min/$30 USD) with cooling cucumbers for their eyes and a refreshing aloe vera-infused drink or a Chocolate Explosion face mask (30 min/$65 USD) complete with a delicious chocolate milkshake.

The new glam beach and pool offerings complement the resort’s Baby Concierge, state-of-the-art Kids’ and Teens’ Club, Baby Yoga, discounted rates for kids and teens, and other unique offerings for families available exclusively at the resort. The Baby Concierge coordinates everything from a crib, toys, and bottle sterilizer, to bouncers, baby bath and gentle body products, stroller and highchair. The Kids’ Club (for ages 4 to 12) and Teens’ Club (for ages 13 to 16) offers a plethora of entertaining activities, including:

arts and crafts;
outdoor games;
video gaming booths with big screens and seats with built-in speakers;
various table games such as foosball and air hockey;
lounge areas to relax;
and more.

Baby’s first haircut, with special pampering and a certificate celebrating the milestone, and a Sunrise Massage (25 min/$65 USD) for babies that stimulates the senses and central nervous system are other baby-friendly offerings from the resort. A Gourmet Baby Menu designed and prepared by executive chef Guillaume Morance includes specialty items like the Pio Purée, made with cooked chicken breast, carrots, zucchini and chicken broth; Moo Purée, made with beef tenderloin, potato, sweet potato and vegetable broth; and Little Shark Purée, made with white fish, celery, leeks, mushroom and vegetable broth. On top of the deluxe offerings mentioned above, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is currently offering 50% off rates for kids and teens when sharing a room with their parents.

For families looking to make the resort a home away from home for a while, the resort offers a Home to Grand Extended Stay Program. Available at the resort collection’s Grand Velas properties in Los Cabos, Riviera Maya, and Riviera Nayarit, privacy features include an area set aside for a private beach and another for private office; personalized classes; exclusive dining experiences; 24-hour personal concierge; and much more.

Nightly rates start at $381 per adult based on double occupancy at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. Rate includes luxury accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals at a variety of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, taxes, gratuity and more. For more information about Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit or to make a reservation, please visit https://vallarta.grandvelas.com.

About Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit enjoys a privileged natural setting with flowering, landscaped gardens beside a long stretch of pristine beach and a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains. The resort features 267 ocean-view suites, inclusive of 12 Wellness Suites, some with private plunge pools. Of the resort’s six restaurants, four, serving French, Italian, Asian and Mexican gourmet cuisine, have received AAA Four Diamond awards for distinguished cuisine and presentation. With treatments inspired by the native traditions of Mexico and a signature Water Journey, SE Spa has been included on Forbes Travel Guide’s list of The World’s Most Luxurious Spas. Other features include an oversized pool, fitness center, 24/7 in-suite service, water sports, tennis, Baby Concierge, Kids’ Club, and state-of-the-art Teens’ Club. The all-inclusive resort in the Riviera Nayarit features more than 15,064 square feet of indoor meeting facilities. Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, operates Velas Resorts with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. Explore tips, recipes, lifestyle and travel trends, and the latest news about Velas Resorts on the digital mag: http://www.velasmagazine.com.

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AAMP Global’s EchoMaster Fleet Solutions Division Unveils New Category of Complete, Customizable Telematics Products

CLEARWATER, Fla., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — AAMP Global, an advanced vehicle technology company offering solutions for consumer and commercial vehicles, and its EchoMaster Fleet Solutions division have entered the Telematics space with a new line of products incorporating hardware, software and…

Featured products and services include asset and fleet trackers, an intelligent dash cam, live streaming video, real-time tracking, and the industry’s best customer service. The Telematics line expands AAMP Global’s current vehicle technology and driving experience solutions for on-road, off-road, and off-shore vehicles.

«AAMP Global and EchoMaster Fleet Solutions are excited to enter this new market with our comprehensive Telematics platform. Our solution gives fleet managers data and analytics to make the best use case of assets in real-time, allowing them to deliver maximum efficiency and profitability,» said Brad Chapple, AAMP Global Executive Vice President/General Manager of Commercial/Fleet. «EchoMaster Fleet Solutions can now be your go-to option for any commercial Telematics need.»

The new Telematics products allow companies to better monitor fleets and make strategic fleet management decisions to increase margins, improve safety and manage assets. By monitoring heavy equipment, trailers and other assets in real-time, companies can improve security, utilization, maintenance and uptime.

Hardware offerings include asset trackers, fleet trackers, and an intelligent dash cam that films live streaming video both outside and inside fleet vehicles.

A key differentiator is AAMP Global’s monitoring software, powered by M2M in Motion and accessible via tablets, mobile devices and computer. This user-friendly single-platform tool gives fleet managers the ability to set up automated reports and notifications, so they can make decisions quickly and effectively.

Among the software’s abilities are:
— Real-time tracking (asset location, vehicle diagnostics, driver management, compliance)
— Automatic alerts for collisions, other major incidents
— Monitoring for idling vehicles, engine faults, battery levels
— Tracking driver speeding, harsh braking, harsh cornering incidents
— Monitoring vehicle maintenance, including costs and trends
— Automated report generation to simplify fleet analysis

Learn more at echomasterfleetsolutions.com.

About AAMP Global
Established in 1987, AAMP Global restlessly pursues innovative ways to enhance what moves you. A global manufacturer of mobile aftermarket technology for consumer and commercial vehicles, AAMP enables you to define your drive, one vehicle at a time, anywhere in the world.

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Grassroots Group Protect Native Elders Partners with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to Distribute More than 300,000 Face Masks and More to Tribal Communities

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As Native American communities continue to grapple with the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, preparing for both winter and another potential spike in cases, grassroots organization Protect Native Elders has been busy delivering PPE with the help of partners like Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).

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FCA has been supporting Protect Native Elders efforts for several months. As part of the program, FCA has donated over 300,000 face masks and 30,000 face shields, that have been distributed to over 50 indigenous communities across the country. FCA also provided use of four Jeep® and Ram trucks to support the distribution of critical supplies and relief efforts.

See video: PNE puts FCA resources to work in support of tribal communities.

«Native communities have been some of the hardest hit in the U.S. and have been dealing with the crisis with some of the fewest resources,» said Dmitri Novomeiski, co-founder of Protect Native Elders. «Most of the relief and support has come from grassroots organizations like ours that have risen to meet the demands of the moment. Having organizations like FCA come to help these tribal communities that have been marginalized and under-resourced for so long is a great example of good corporate citizenship.»

«We are grateful to be able to support Native American communities, whom we consider an integral part of our extended FCA family,» said Mark Stewart, Chief Operations Officer, Fiat Chrysler North America. «Working closely with the Protect Native Elders team allows us to route supplies quickly where they are needed most.»

FCA actively supports its First Nations Business Resource Group (BRG) for employees of Native American heritage, one of 10 employee-directed organizations representing a range of affinity communities that support multicultural understanding in the company and the career development needs of employees. The company also was named to the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Top 50 Workplaces for Indigenous STEM Professionals in the Spring 2020 issue of Winds of Change magazine.

Reports from the Center for Disease Control have found that COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Native communities; in some cases, Native communities have tested positive for COVID-19 at 3.5 times the rate of neighboring white communities. The coming winter season brings additional annual challenges for remote and rural tribal communities that don’t always have access to running water or fresh food. Volunteer and grassroots support from organizations like Protect Native Elders and others filled vital gaps in PPE supply chains and will continue to do so as the pandemic drags on and federal aid is limited.

About Protect Native Elders
Protect Native Elders is a national Native-led inter-tribal organization providing rapid support to Native American communities in their response to COVID-19. The all-volunteer team is focused on PPE and critical supply relief, advocacy programs, and initiatives, such as food and water, to support indigenous sovereignty. Since its founding in late March 2020, Protect Native Elders has distributed more than $750,000 in supplies to more than 70 tribal communities across the continent. Learn more at protectnativeelders.org.

About FCA
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is a global automaker that designs, engineers, manufactures and sells vehicles in a portfolio of exciting brands, including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep®, Lancia, Ram and Maserati. It also sells parts and services under the Mopar name and operates in the components and production systems sectors under the Comau and Teksid brands. FCA employs nearly 200,000 people around the globe. For more details regarding FCA (NYSE: FCAU/ MTA: FCA), please visit www.fcagroup.com.

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If you bought Ginkgold® ginkgo biloba extract, you could get money from a class action settlement

SEATTLE, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A settlement has been proposed in a class action called Sonner v. Schwabe North America, Inc. et al., No. 5:15-cv-01358 VAP (SP) in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. This lawsuit alleges false advertising of ginkgo biloba products Ginkgold® Advanced Ginkgo Extract («Ginkgold») and Ginkgold® Max Advanced Ginkgo Extract Max 120 mg («Ginkgold Max»). Defendants vigorously deny the allegations and deny that any of their advertising relating to ginkgo biloba is false. The Court did not decide who is right. Instead, the parties reached a settlement to avoid the cost of continued litigation, its associated burden, and potential risks for both sides.

If you purchased Ginkgold or Ginkgold Max in the United States, you may be a Settlement Class member. The Settlement Class includes all consumers who purchased Ginkgold or Ginkgold Max in California from July 7, 2011 to October 1, 2020, or anywhere else in the United States from January 1, 2016 to October 1, 2020.

Settlement Class Members may receive reimbursement of up to $18 or $33 per qualifying Ginkgold or Ginkgold Max purchased. To qualify for payment, you must submit a Claim Form by February 24, 2021 either online at www.GinkgoldSettlement.com or by mail. Your Claim Form will be reviewed, and a determination will be made as to whether you are entitled to payment.

If you are a Settlement Class Member, your legal rights are affected whether you act or not. If you do not wish to submit a claim, you can exclude yourself from the settlement. Settlement Class Members who do not opt out will release certain legal rights against the Defendants and the Released Parties. Settlement Class Members who wish to opt out must mail a «Request for Exclusion» postmarked by December 28, 2020 to the Ginkgold Settlement Administrator at P.O. Box 91231, Seattle, WA 98111. Request for Exclusion forms and more information about opting out can be obtained at www.GinkgoldSettlement.com.

Settlement Class Members who do not opt out may object to any part of the proposed settlement. To do so, you must file your objection with the Court and mail separate copies to Class Counsel and Defendants’ counsel by first-class mail, no later than December 28, 2020. More information about how to file a valid objection can be obtained at www.GinkgoldSettlement.com.

The Court will hold a hearing on January 25, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., to consider whether to approve the proposed settlement, and Class Counsel’s application for an award of attorneys’ fees, expenses, and incentive award to the Class Plaintiff. Settlement Class Members or their lawyers may ask to appear and speak at the hearing at their own expense, but do not have to.

For more information, visit www.GinkgoldSettlement.com or www.bholaw.com, call 1-833-900-1646, or write to Ginkgold Settlement, c/o JND Legal Administration, PO Box 91231, Seattle, WA 98111.

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Si compró extracto de gingko biloba Ginkgold® , podría obtener dinero de un acuerdo de demanda colectiva

SEATTLE, 15 de octubre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Se propuso un acuerdo en una demanda colectiva llamada Sonner contra Schwabe North America, Inc. y otros, No. 5:15-cv-01358 VAP (SP) en el Tribunal de Distrito de los Estados Unidos para el Distrito Central de California. Esta demanda alega publicidad falsa de los productos de ginkgo biloba Ginkgold® Advanced Ginkgo Extract («Ginkgold») y Ginkgold® Max Advanced Ginkgo Extract Max 120 mg («Ginkgold Max»). Los acusados niegan enérgicamente las acusaciones y que cualquier publicidad relacionada con el producto de ginkgo biloba sea falsa. El Tribunal no decidió quién tiene la razón. En cambio, las partes llegaron a un acuerdo para evitar el costo de la continuación del litigio, la carga asociada y los riesgos potenciales para ambas partes.

Si compró Ginkgold o Ginkgold Max en los Estados Unidos, puede ser miembro del grupo del acuerdo. El grupo del acuerdo incluye a todos los consumidores que compraron Ginkgold o Ginkgold Max en California desde el 7 de julio de 2011 hasta el 1 de octubre de 2020 o en cualquier otro lugar de los Estados Unidos desde el 1 de enero de 2016 hasta el 1 de octubre de 2020.

Los miembros del grupo del acuerdo pueden recibir un reembolso de hasta $18 o $33 por cada producto Ginkgold o Ginkgold Max que hayan comprado. Para calificar para el pago, debe enviar un formulario de reclamación antes del 24 de febrero de 2021 en línea desde www.GinkgoldSettlement.com o por correo electrónico. Se revisará su formulario de reclamación y se determinará si tiene derecho al pago .

Si es miembro del grupo del acuerdo, sus derechos legales se verán afectados tanto si actúa como si no lo hace. Si no desea presentar una reclamación, puede excluirse del acuerdo. Los miembros del grupo del acuerdo que no opten por excluirse cederán ciertos derechos legales contra los demandados y las partes exoneradas. Los miembros del grupo del acuerdo que deseen excluirse deben enviar por correo una solicitud de exclusión con matasellos del 28 de diciembre de 2020 al Administrador del Acuerdo de Ginkgold a P.O. Box 91231, Seattle, WA 98111. Puede obtener los formularios de solicitud de exclusión y más información sobre la exclusión en www.GinkgoldSettlement.com.

Los miembros del grupo del acuerdo que no opten por excluirse pueden objetar cualquier parte del acuerdo propuesto. Para hacerlo, debe presentar su objeción ante el Tribunal y enviar copias separadas por correo de primera clase a los abogados del grupo y de los demandados a más tardar el 28 de diciembre de 2020. Puede obtener más información sobre cómo presentar una objeción válida en www.GinkgoldSettlement.com.

El Tribunal celebrará una audiencia el 25 de enero de 2021, a las 2:00 p. m. para considerar si aprueba el acuerdo propuesto y la solicitud de los abogados del grupo para la adjudicación de honorarios de abogados, gastos e incentivos para el demandante del grupo. Los miembros del grupo del acuerdo y sus abogados pueden solicitar comparecer y hacer uso de la palabra en la audiencia por su cuenta, pero no es obligatorio.

Para obtener más información, visite www.GinkgoldSettlement.como www.bholaw.com, llame al 1-833-900-1646 o escriba a Ginkgold Settlement, c/o JND Legal Administration, PO Box 91231, Seattle, WA 98111.

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Casino Night Fundraiser and Auction Benefitting First Responder Families Hosted By Blue Family Fund

BURLESON, Texas, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Burleson-based non-profit Blue Family Fund is excited to announce a fundraising event on Saturday February 27, 2021.

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BURLESON, Texas, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Burleson-based non-profit Blue Family Fund is excited to announce a fundraising event on Saturday February 27, 2021.

Casino Night Fundraiser and Auction will feature a variety of spirits from local brands along with catering by Z’s Café. It will be held from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM at 809 Vickery Event Center located at 809 W Vickery Fort Worth Texas. A silent auction will be held as you gamble away at game tables such as Craps and Blackjack. Ticket prices include spirits, catering, and some casino cash. The proceeds from the event will benefit Blue Family Fund and their support of first responders.

«We are very excited about this event,» says Stacey Magovern, Co-Founder of Blue Family Fund. «It’s going to be a fun evening to share with the community, all while supporting a great cause and bringing awareness to the needs of the families of First Responders.»

Blue Family Fund is a 501c3 non-profit that provides scholarship opportunities and financial assistance to First Responder families in need. The Blue Family Fund promise is that 100% of donations made to the Fund are donated directly to the families of First Responders through scholarships or as aid.

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased via https://bluefamilyfund.org/. Only 300 tickets are available for this event and must be purchased in advance.

For more information, please contact Stacey Magovern, Co-Founder of Blue Family Fund, at stacey@pointblanksafety.com

Tickets: https://bluefamilyfund.org/product/casino-night-tickets/

Contact: Stacey Magovern, Blue Family Fund
Phone: (682)433.3070
Email: stacey@pointblanksafety.com

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MGM Resorts Named One of World’s Best Employers by Forbes

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) was ranked No. 107 on Forbes’ list of 750 World’s Best Employers for 2020. MGM Resorts is the only company on the Las Vegas Strip to make the list.

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Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to compile their fourth-annual list of the World’s Best Employers. They surveyed 160,000 full-time and part-time workers from 58 countries working for businesses with operations in multiple nations or regions. The final list is composed of 750 multinational and large corporations headquartered in 45 countries.

Other U.S. companies listed in the Travel & Leisure category include Marriott International (No. 28), Royal Caribbean Cruises (No. 134), Hyatt Hotels (No. 170) and Intercontinental Hotels Group (No. 219).

«We are honored to receive this prestigious ranking from Forbes. We have the most talented, resilient and skilled employees in our industry and this recognition is a testament to their dedication and commitment to guest service, to caring for one another and for our company. This news marks a moment of great pride for the people of MGM,» said MGM Resorts Chief People, Inclusion and Sustainability Officer Jyoti Chopra.

Since 2016, MGM Resorts has supplemented its robust employee engagement initiative with new programs and platforms including: recognition initiatives, upward feedback appraisals for managers, and an improved online-based communications portal that gives employees the opportunity to engage each other and stay informed about company news.

All the surveys were anonymous, allowing participants to openly share their opinions. Surveys were conducted on a rolling basis from June to July, and participants were asked to rate their willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family. They were also asked to rate their satisfaction with their employers’ Covid-19 responses and score their employers on image, economic footprint, talent development, gender equality and social responsibility.

ABOUT MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 29 unique hotel and destination gaming offerings in the United States and Macau, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry such as Bellagio, MGM Grand, ARIA and Park MGM. The Company’s 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company is currently pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its «Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet» initiative, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees, guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies®. For more information, please visit us at www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.

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New Jersey Sportsbooks Use Confluence of Sports to Post $750 Million September, According to PlayNJ

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — New Jersey’s sportsbooks capitalized on an unprecedented confluence of major U.S. sports to set yet another all-jurisdiction record with nearly $750 million in September. With the record, the Garden State’s handle year-to-date has surpassed the first nine months of 2019, a remarkable trajectory considering major sports were shut down for months, according to <a target="_blank"…

«September was a once-in-a-lifetime moment on the sports calendar when all four major U.S. sports were playing meaningful games all at once, which was obviously a boon for sportsbooks,» said Dustin Gouker, lead analyst at PlayNJ.com. «The growth seen over the last two months will likely level off once the sports schedule returns to normal. But it’s clear New Jersey’s sports betting industry is setting a new floor.»

Wagers at New Jersey’s online and retail sportsbooks soared to $748.6 million in September, up 68% from $445.6 million in September 2019 and easily surpassing the all-jurisdiction record of $668 million set by New Jersey just last month. New Jersey sportsbooks have now collected $3.3 billion in bets through the first nine months of 2020, up from $2.96 billion through the corresponding months in 2019.

September’s bets produced $45.1 million in gross operator revenue, up 14.1% from $37.9 million in September 2019. Those revenues yielded $5.6 million in state taxes.

Football produced $159.5 million in bets, but «other» sports, a classification that includes hockey, led with $208.3 million.

«Bringing all the major sports together at once enabled New Jersey to show off its unique ability to attract significant action on a wide variety of sports,» Gouker said. «New Jersey is less event-driven and football commands a smaller share of the overall handle than Nevada, which is an obvious benefit under the current circumstances.»

Online bets accounted for 90.7%, or $678.7 million, of September’s handle. That was up from 90.1% in August. FanDuel Sportsbook/PointsBet topped the market with $25.1 million in gross revenue, up from $17.6 million in August.

Struggling retail sportsbooks showed modest improvement, generating $69.8 million in bets, up from $66 million in August. FanDuel Sportsbook at The Meadowlands once again topped retail books with $3.1 million in revenue.

«September’s results hint at a $1 billion month someday soon, which would’ve been impossible to fathom two years ago,» said Eric Ramsey, analyst for PlayNJ.com. «As we can see with Unibet’s recent launch, online sportsbooks will continue to be where we see growth and where operators will continue to invest.»

Online gambling

New Jersey online casinos and poker rooms continued their place as the industry’s most consistent performer in September with a near-record $87.6 million in revenue, up 113% from $41.1 million in September 2019. The industry averaged a record $2.9 million a day over 30 days, injecting $13.2 million into state coffers.

Online gambling has generated $685.6 million this year, up 102.2% from $339 million through the first nine months of 2019, and is on pace to reach $950 million for the year.

«Nearly $1 billion in revenue is a staggering figure to think about, and every dollar has been vital in keeping New Jersey’s gaming industry afloat during a difficult year,» Ramsey said. «The growth in online revenue has begun to flatten after a spring surge, but the importance of online gambling to the overall health of the industry continues to grow.»

For more, visit PlayNJ.com/news.

About the PlayUSA.com Network:

The PlayUSA.com Network and its state-focused branches is a leading source for news, analysis, and research related to the market for regulated online gaming in the U.S.

Contacts:
Zack Hall, DVA Advertising & PR, 541-389-2411, 256922@email4pr.com

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Sojern Honored By Goldman Sachs For Entrepreneurship

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is recognizing Sojern CEO Mark Rabe…

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is recognizing Sojern CEO Mark Rabe as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2020 at its Builders + Innovators Summit. Rabe was selected as one of 100 entrepreneurs from multiple industries to be honored at the two-day event.

Rabe is the visionary behind the company’s journey to become the one-stop-shop for digital travel marketing solutions. Powered by data science and machine learning, Sojern has spent more than a decade building tools to help customers drive more direct bookings. The company is a six-time recipient of Deloitte’s Fast 500™ technology firms, and works with more than 10,000 hotels, attractions and tourism boards worldwide to engage and convert travelers.

«While it’s been a challenging year for the travel business, I’m very proud of the work we’ve done at Sojern navigating the disruption of COVID-19, and I believe we’re set up for continued success next year and beyond. I want to acknowledge our incredible global team of diverse, talented individuals dedicated to building the future of Sojern. I am humbled to have been named to this incredible list of successful entrepreneurs, but even more so by the hard work and dedication of every Sojernista around the world who made it possible.»

«True innovation is built from a diversity of perspectives and experiences,» said David M. Solomon, Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs. «Our Builders + Innovators Summit brings together a collective of impressive future leaders who are striving to drive meaningful change. For over 150 years, Goldman Sachs has supported entrepreneurs as they launch and grow their businesses. That’s why we are pleased to recognize Mark Rabe as one of the most intriguing entrepreneurs of 2020.»

In addition to honoring 100 entrepreneurs, the summit, which this year will take place virtually, consists of general sessions and clinics led by seasoned entrepreneurs, academics and business leaders as well as resident scholars.

About Sojern
Sojern provides digital marketing solutions for the travel industry. Powered by artificial intelligence and traveler intent data, Sojern activates multi-channel marketing solutions to drive direct demand. More than 10,000 hotels, attractions, tourism boards and travel marketers rely on Sojern to engage and convert travelers around the world.

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