A rapidly expanding form of online wagering is putting New Jersey at the center of a national legal battle over who gets to regulate sports betting — states such as New Jersey or federal commodities regulators. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports New Jersey Attorney General Jen Davenport asked the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this month to review a federal appeals court decision involving Kalshi and determine whether states retain authority to regulate sports-related wagering offered through prediction markets.
AC Man To Be Sentenced In Drug Distribution, Illegal Weapons Case
An Atlantic City man faces ten years in state prison after pleading guilty to drug distribution and illegal weapons charges on Monday. Police originally arrested thirty-two-year-old Trevon Drinks in June 2025 following a response to a mental health crisis where he threatened family members. A subsequent search of his residence uncovered significant quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and a loaded handgun with a high-capacity magazine. Drinks remains held at the Atlantic County Justice Facility until his formal sentencing scheduled for October 27th.
6 Year Old Boy Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Pleasantville
A 6-year-old boy was struck and killed Sunday night on the Black Horse Pike in Pleasantville, a tragedy that comes as the city has been examining ways to reduce serious and fatal crashes and improve pedestrian safety. According to SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com, the crash occurred at about 9:30 p.m. near the intersection of the Black Horse Pike, also known as Routes 40/322, and Noahs Road.According to Pleasantville police, the child entered the roadway and was struck by a vehicle traveling westbound. The boy suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Small Sr. Pushing Back Against Concerns About AC Treatment of Hispanics
Mayor Marty Small Sr. is pushing back against concerns about the city's treatment of its Hispanic community following a contentious anti-ICE demonstration outside Atlantic City police headquarters that resulted in five arrests and a sixth person being charged. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports Small issued a statement Monday addressing the controversy surrounding recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity and the response from immigrant advocates who have accused Atlantic City police of assisting federal agents."We are not against the Hispanic community," Small said. "Atlantic City is a diverse, welcoming and multicultural city, and we value the many contributions the Hispanic community has made to our city and our community."
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