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Five AC casino restaurants made the nominee list for USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

AC Casino Restaurants Land 5 Spots on USA Today 10Best List

Five Atlantic City casino restaurants are among 20 nominees in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for top casino restaurants, with voting open through Aug. 24.

Posted on: August 8, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

20,000-pound sand sculpture unveiled at Caesars Beach Club

Retired Atlantic City Firefighter Builds 20,000-Pound Sand Sculpture at Caesars Beach Club

Matthew Deibert, a former Atlantic City fire captain and lifeguard, spent 150-plus hours with his sons building a Roman-inspired sculpture at Caesars Beach Club.

Posted on: August 8, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

North Jersey Casino Ballot Push Won’t Reach New Jersey Voters This Year

Atlantic City's nine casinos face no new North Jersey competitor this year, after a proposed casino ballot measure failed to meet its legal notice deadline.

Posted on: August 6, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Aerial night view of Ocean Casino Resort tower in Atlantic City

Ocean Casino Resort Now Fully Owned by Ilitch Gaming

Ilitch Gaming has finalized its purchase of Ocean Casino Resort's remaining stake, gaining control in Atlantic City

Posted on: August 4, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

Gavel and Court of Appeal note representing Atlantic City price-fixing case

Appeals Court Revives Atlantic City Casino Price-Fixing Lawsuit

A federal appeals court revived a suit accusing Atlantic City casinos of using AI software to inflate hotel room rates.

Posted on: July 31, 2026 | | Noah D'Mello

Atlantic City casinos push to block prediction markets

Atlantic City Casinos Push CFTC to Block Prediction Markets’ Sports Contracts

AC casinos are pressing the CFTC to stop Kalshi and Polymarket from offering sports-related prediction contracts in NJ

Posted on: July 31, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City reopens about 24 hours after it closed from a pipe burst.

Ocean Casino Reopens After Pipe Burst Forces Shutdown

Gaming resumed at Ocean Casino Resort Tuesday, a day after a burst pipe forced a 24-hour shutdown at the Atlantic City property

Posted on: July 29, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

Atlantic City boardwalk casinos including Hard Rock and the observation wheel

How Atlantic City Landed a Top 10 Spot In New Casino Experience Study

Atlantic City's land-based market ranks 10th nationally in a new study, ahead of Florida and New York

Posted on: July 28, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City will host a stop next month of the WSOP Circuit.

Harrah’s Atlantic City to Host WSOP Circuit Stop with $1.5M Guaranteed Prize Pool

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City will host a WSOP Circuit stop Aug. 13-24, guaranteeing a $1.5 million prize pool

Posted on: July 27, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

Atlantic City boardwalk and casino skyline view from the pier

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Dips in June as Table Games Slump

Atlantic City casinos brought in $257.3M in June, down 0.7% from last year as table games underperformed

Posted on: July 17, 2026 | | Noah D'Mello

Crowds walk the Atlantic City Boardwalk at night near Ripley's Believe It or Not

Atlantic City’s Tourism District Policing Unit Gets $2M Funding Extension Through October

CRDA and Atlantic City are extending funding for a dedicated policing unit across the Tourism District through October 2026

Posted on: July 7, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

Gold balloon letters spelling JACKPOT surrounded by confetti and fireworks

Florida Woman Wins More Than $1 Million at Hard Rock Atlantic City

A $4 slot spin turned into a seven-figure jackpot for a Florida woman at Hard Rock Atlantic City

Posted on: July 7, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

MGM Proposes Up to 1,800 Housing Units on Land Between Borgata and Harrah’s

Mayor Marty Small says MGM pitched three residential options, from 500 to 1,800 units, for land near Borgata and Harrah's

Posted on: July 3, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

NJ Bill Would Upgrade Casino Trespassing to a Fourth-Degree Crime

Sen. Vincent Polistina's bill would upgrade trespassing on Atlantic City casino property to a fourth-degree crime under NJ law

Posted on: June 30, 2026 | | Noah D'Mello

Atlantic City Casinos

The nine Atlantic City casinos are unique and offer different amenities and hotel prices. Learn about AC casinos and what they have to offer to visitors.

Posted on: June 30, 2026 | | Martin F. Harris