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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

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

Ilitch is acquiring full ownership of Ocean Casino in Atlantic City.

Ilitch Companies to Take Full Ownership of Ocean Casino Resort

Ilitch Companies' full acquisition of Ocean Casino signals major confidence in Atlantic City market and gaming industry expansion

Posted on: June 22, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

Caesars Atlantic City opens its new Beach Club on June 19, adding dining, drinks, and entertainment directly on the beach.

Caesars Atlantic City Set To Open New Beach Club This Week

The new Caesars Beach Club opens June 19, offering cabanas, cocktails, dining, and entertainment on the beach

Posted on: June 15, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

New Jersey could join a national self-exclusion network under a bill that cleared a Senate committee this week.

NJ Senate Advances Multi-state Gambling Self-exclusion Legislation

A New Jersey bill would let gamblers join a multi-state self-exclusion program through a single application

Posted on: June 12, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

Caesars Expands Omnichannel Strategy With Cash Eruption Debut in Atlantic City

Caesars expands its omnichannel strategy with the Atlantic City debut of IGT's popular Cash Eruption slot franchise

Posted on: June 10, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

Tilman Fertitta's Caesars acquisition faces New Jersey regulatory review and could expand his Atlantic City presence.

New Jersey Regulators to Review Fertitta Acquisition of Caesars

New Jersey regulators will review Tilman Fertitta's planned Caesars acquisition at the time of closing

Posted on: June 1, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

Atlantic City casino profits fell nearly 23% in Q1 as rising operating costs outweighed steady revenue growth.

Atlantic City Casino Profits Plunge 22.9% in Q1 Despite Steady Revenue

Atlantic City casinos reported flat revenue but sharply lower profits during the first quarter of 2026

Posted on: May 26, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

NJ health officials are urging action on the smoking loophole in Atlantic City casinos to better protect workers.

NJ Health Officials Call for Action on Smoking in Atlantic City Casinos

NJ health officials voted to back an effort to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos

Posted on: May 18, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

Borgata is bringing back its annual Fourth of July fireworks spectacular as BetMGM launches the redesigned Borgata Online platform.

Borgata Fireworks Tradition Returning Alongside Online Relaunch

Borgata will host its annual fireworks show July 3 as BetMGM rolls out a redesigned Borgata online platform

Posted on: May 12, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

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