Local NBC channel airing Wizards game with gambling features
NBC Sports Washington announced it will air an interactive, alternate telecast of the Washington Wizards game focused on betting this Friday. The screen will include statistics, odds and point spreads alongside the actual game, complete with a free betting sweepstakes. This will be the first of eight such telecasts. [Biz Journal]
Franchot could lose oversight of alcohol industry
A state task force has recommended removing alcohol, motor fuel and tobacco from the supervision of the comptroller’s Field Enforcement Division. Dels. Benjamin F. Kramer (D-Montgomery) and Warren E. Miller (R-Howard, Carroll) sponsored the measure that created the group. [Maryland Matters]
Dining and entertainment specials for government workers
Many businesses and restaurants are offering free or reduced-price opportunities for furloughed federal employees. [WTOP]
Today’s weather
Tuesday will be quite nice considering it’s January, with highs nearing 60 degrees. There’s a slight change of rain in the afternoon.
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