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BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt discusses the rise of prediction markets like Polymarket as they compete with traditional sportsbooks ahead of the NFL season. The conversation highlights the growing interest in alternative betting platforms.

A major Marriott resort on the oceanfront in a busy Southern vacation spot is preparing to close temporarily. The closure is expected to be short‑term.

Marriott has announced a fix to a long‑standing issue in its hotel rooms, bringing relief to guests. The improvement is part of the company’s ongoing service enhancements.

Marriott is testing a new cloud‑based guest room entertainment platform developed with LG Electronics. The partnership aims to modernize in‑room experiences across participating hotels.

Marriott has agreed to a franchise deal for the Westin Hokkaido Furano Resort, its first Westin property in Japan. The move expands Marriott’s upscale presence in the Asia Pacific region.

Marriott and LG Electronics are piloting a cloud‑based in‑room entertainment and device‑management platform in 40 hotels across the US and Canada. The rollout seeks to modernize guest technology and improve operational efficiency.

Marriott’s performance over the past year has outpaced the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Analysts view the stock’s prospects as moderately bullish.

The U.S. jobs report showed a 162,000 increase in August, with 59,000 restaurant hires indicating consumer resilience. The PEJ ETF is highlighted as a potential focus for investors.