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Meadowlands Casino Revolution: NJ Lawmakers Fast-Track Plan to Rival NYC Gaming

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Post-World Cup 2026 Strategy Includes $2 Billion Casino and Convention Center Destination

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – With New York gaming officials officially greenlighting three casinos in NYC, New Jersey is moving to protect its turf. State officials and business executives are readying a massive “North Jersey Casino” push to prevent gambling dollars from flooding across the Hudson River.

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Civil Rights Groups Urge FIFA to Address U.S. Immigration Concerns Ahead of 2026 World Cup

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — With the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup fast approaching and MetLife Stadium in New Jersey set to host eight major matches, including the final on July 19, nearly 100 civil rights organizations have issued a joint letter to FIFA urging the organization to address immigration and human rights concerns in the United States.

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