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NJ Spotlight News | NJ allows first company to take bets on esports | Season 2022


Published on 2025-04-30 04:45:30 - PBS
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  • Esports Entertainment Group is getting ready to launch its betting platform within days

The video from PBS, aired on January 25, 2022, discusses New Jersey's decision to allow the first company to take bets on esports, marking a significant expansion in the state's gambling industry. This move comes as part of a broader trend of states legalizing various forms of betting to generate revenue. The video highlights the potential economic benefits for New Jersey, as well as the growing popularity and legitimacy of esports as a competitive and betting-worthy sport. It also touches on the regulatory considerations and the potential risks associated with betting on esports, such as match-fixing and the influence of gambling on young audiences.

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[ https://www.pbs.org/video/nj-allows-first-company-to-take-bets-on-esports-1643137166/ ]