Caesars Entertainment Launches Mobile Sports Betting App in New Jersey
"Since New Jersey decided to allow mobile sports betting, we have been working diligently to create the most engaging and fun mobile platform which provides users with the ability to place bets on their favorite sporting events," said
Caesars is the leader in legalized gaming in the U.S. and a part of that success has come through our partnership with technology innovator,
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