NFL letter wants certain betting contracts banned

The National Football League outlined to the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission its views on how sports-related prediction markets should be regulated as the industry continues to experience massive growth, according to a letter reviewed by CNBC.  Recommendations include banning certain event contracts and raising the age requirement for participation.  Senior vice president for government…

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How brands are cashing in on functional beverages

Starbucks Iced Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte. Starbucks Beverage brands are cashing in on the growing demand for functional drinks among younger, health-conscious consumers by introducing increasingly innovative offerings, including protein-boosted coffees and CBD-infused sodas. The $160 billion global functional drinks market has become an increasingly lucrative category, encompassing multipurpose drinks that claim to promise taste…

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