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Hard Rock Atlantic City Keeps Casino Rockin’ With Stellar Entertainment Lineups

Despite current economic challenges, Hard Rock Atlantic City continues seeing the majority of the summer concerts sell out.

Posted on: August 11, 2022 | | Bill Gelman

Will Local 54 Strike Against Atlantic City Casinos Over Fourth Of July Weekend?

Unite Here Local 54 authorized to strike against Atlantic City casinos if new contracts are not reached by early July.

Posted on: June 21, 2022 | | Stephanie Loder

October Atlantic City Casino Updates On Dining, Hard Rock Rewards, Borgata High Limit Slots

The new Unity By Hard Rock Rewards Program is coming soon to Atlantic City, Borgata announces renovations, Nobu almost ready at Caesars.

Posted on: October 13, 2022 | | Bill Gelman

Stockton Atlantic City Celebrating 45 Panel

Resorts CEO Says: ‘Atlantic City’s Best Years Ahead Of Us’

Celebrating 45 years of Atlantic City casinos was the hot topic during Stockton University's AC campus panel discussion Thursday afternoon.

Posted on: December 9, 2022 | | Stephanie Loder

Taking In The Scenes From Bally’s Atlantic City Grand Opening Party

PlayNJ was at Bally's Atlantic City Thursday experiencing the grand opening festivities tied into over $100 million in property renovations.

Posted on: May 27, 2022 | | Bill Gelman

Image of Ocean Casino Resort, which is a Atlantic City casino success story

Five-Year Turnaround Of Ocean Casino Among Atlantic City’s Greatest Successes

Ocean Casino Resort went from the worst-performing Atlantic City casino to the upper echelon of the gambling market in less than five years.

Posted on: September 21, 2023 | | David Danzis

Dealer works a table at Ocean Casino Resort for a story on Atlantic City casino workers suing New Jersey over a law that allows indoor smoking

Casino Workers In Atlantic City Sue New Jersey Over Indoor Smoking Law

A group of Atlantic City casino workers is suing the state of New Jersey over a law exempting casinos from a statewide workplace smoking ban.

Posted on: April 5, 2024 | | David Danzis

Dave Rebuck had huge influence on NJ gambling industry

You Can Bet On It, Thanks To NJ’s Retired Top Gambling Regulator

Dave Rebuck made NJ's gambling regulatory structure among the best in the world, but he would tell you to thank his former staff at the Division of Gaming Enforcement.

Posted on: March 22, 2024 | | David Danzis

Ocean Casino Resort dealer with players for a story on the February 2024 revenue generated by Atlantic City casinos

February Revenue Shows Atlantic City Casinos Stumbling As Online Gambling Takes Over As King

Nearly half of the nine Atlantic City casinos are generating less in-person gambling revenue in 2024 than at the start of 2020.

Posted on: March 20, 2024 | | David Danzis

Image of an airshow for a story on the South Jersey Transportation Authority helping fund the event to allow it to happen in 2024

South Jersey Transportation Authority Providing Capital To Fund 2024 Atlantic City Airshow

In danger of being postponed due to lack of funding, the 2024 Atlantic City Airshow is clear for takeoff after New Jersey swoops in with money.

Posted on: March 19, 2024 | | David Danzis

Permit Delays Causing Frustration As Atlantic Club Pushes Comeback Date To Beyond 2025

The hope was for the Atlantic Club to make its big return to Atlantic City by 2025. Now, though, it doesn't look like that timeline will hold up.

Posted on: March 19, 2024 | | Stephanie Loder

Cake Boss Buddy Valastro at the 2022 NFL Draft for a story on Buddy's Boardwalk Empire opening at Harrah's Atlantic City

Cake Boss Opening Buddy’s Boardwalk Empire At Harrah’s Atlantic City

Buddy "Cake Boss" Valastro will open Buddy’s Boardwalk Empire at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City this summer, according to a press release.

Posted on: March 18, 2024 | | David Danzis

Rendering of Caesars Palace Times Square for a story on effect of New York City-area casinos on Atlantic City

NY Casinos Will Hurt Atlantic City, So Why Is No One Talking About It?

Everyone knows New York City casinos are coming, yet no one in a position to do anything to aid Atlantic City casinos seems inclined to do so.

Posted on: February 1, 2024 | | David Danzis

Bally's Atlantic City for a story on lawsuits alleging inflated hotel prices by Atlantic City casinos

Lawsuits Against 6 Atlantic City Casinos Consolidated By US District Court

A federal judge consolidated complaints against several Atlantic City casinos accused of artificially inflating hotel room rates for years.

Posted on: January 24, 2024 | | David Danzis

Gamblers play slots at Harrah's Atlantic City for a story on the January 2024 revenue report by Atlantic City casinos

NJ Gambling Officials Still Optimistic Despite Down Start To 2024 By Atlantic City Casinos

After starting 2023 with a bang, Atlantic City casinos began 2024 with a whimper. But that doesn't stop state officials from remaining optimistic.

Posted on: February 20, 2024 | | David Danzis

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