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Fast-Rising Slots Developer Bluberi Intends To Come To NJ Casinos In 2025

Bluberi, bankrupt not that long ago, has become an award-winning land-based casino supplier that has targeted New Jersey licensing by 2025.

Posted on: September 12, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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Cyberattack On MGM Resorts, Borgata Could Cost Company Upward Of $100 Million

The September ransomware attack on MGM Resorts properties, including Borgata Atlantic City, could stand as the costliest cyberattack in US history.

Posted on: November 8, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Gamblers play slots at Harrah's Atlantic City for a story on March 2024 revenue reported by casinos in Atlantic City

Casinos See Modest Gains In Atlantic City, But Only Two Properties Improved From 5 Years Ago

Atlantic City casino in-person gambling revenue was up in March 2024 compared to the prior year, a good sign the recently stagnated market.

Posted on: April 18, 2024 | | David Danzis

Woman smokes while playing slots at Hard Rock Atlantic City for a story on a labor union and the New Jersey attorney general urging the court to dismiss a smoking ban lawsuit

Atlantic City Casino Labor Union, Attorney General Urges Dismissal Of Lawsuit That Seeks Smoking Ban

A powerful labor union and the New Jersey attorney general urged a judge to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to ban smoking inside Atlantic City's nine casinos.

Posted on: April 30, 2024 | | David Danzis

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Atlantic City Customers Can Now Get Royal Treatment Thanks To New Hard Rock Partnership

Hard Rock casinos and Royal Caribbean cruises are partnering up for an exclusive vacation package only available to rewards members and employees.

Posted on: May 6, 2024 | | David Danzis

Image of the pier in Atlantic City for a story on three ways to improve the region and help bolster Atlantic City casinos

Fixing Atlantic City Is Not Difficult – And Here’s How To Do It Today

Atlantic City has a lot of problems and the seaside resort needs to start correcting them now if it's going to survive New York City casinos.

Posted on: May 1, 2024 | | David Danzis

Rendering of Park Place Prime, a new steakhouse at Bally's Atlantic City, which celebrates its 45th anniversary

Bally’s Atlantic City To Debut New Steakhouse, Player’s Lounge As It Celebrates 45th Anniversary

In celebration of 45 years on the World’s Most Famous Boardwalk, Bally’s Atlantic City is undergoing a bit of a glow-up in hopes of restoring some of its former glory.

Posted on: April 26, 2024 | | David Danzis

Cavalcade after winning the 1934 Kentucky Derby, the last New Jersey-bred horse to win the event

Nine Decades Later, Cavalcade Still Last New Jersey-Bred Horse To Win Kentucky Derby

Nine decades ago, the "machine-like burst" of Cavalcade was on full display, and he remains the last New Jersey horse to win the Kentucky Derby.

Posted on: April 25, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of Jeff Gural in front of Meadowlands Racetrack for a story on Gural believing voters would approve a casino at the racetrack

Meadowlands Racetrack Optimistic That New Jersey Voters Will Approve New Casino In North Jersey

Jeff Gural, owner of Meadowlands Racetrack, believes that downstate casinos in New York could make a North Jersey casino more realistic.

Posted on: April 24, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Patron plays slots at Ocean Casino Resort for a story on profits for Atlantic City casinos continuing to decline in 2023

Casino Industry In Atlantic City Faces Economic Challenges As 2023 Profit Report Is Released

Atlantic City casinos are trending in the wrong direction when it comes to quarterly profits, and there is almost no economic relief in sight.

Posted on: April 12, 2024 | | David Danzis

Saint Peter's guard Roy Clarke during the 2024 NCAA tournament for a story on a bill that would ban individual college player props at New Jersey sportsbooks

Proposed Senate Bill Would Prohibit Player-Specific Prop Bets For College Athletics

New Jersey Sen. Kristin Corrado, R-Passaic, wants to ban player-specific proposition bets involving collegiate student-athletes.

Posted on: April 11, 2024 | | David Danzis

Atlantic City Casinos Upping The $1B Investment Ante In 2023

Atlantic City casinos have have invested over $1B into the marketplace over the past several years, and the spending will continue in 2023.

Posted on: January 27, 2023 | | Bill Gelman

Atlantic City Casinos Still Relying On Internet Gambling, Sports In April

Gambling revenue from tables and slots at Atlantic City casinos fell short of pre-pandemic levels in April, but overall revenues were up.

Posted on: May 20, 2021 | | David Danzis

Atlantic City Poker Rooms Offer Tournaments, Bad Beat Jackpots During February

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, the largest Atlantic City poker room is hosting a tournament almost every day during February.

Posted on: February 7, 2023 | | Anthony Cicali III

Atlantic City Casinos In Danger Of Closing Says NJ’s Top Lawmaker

Atlantic City casinos are not doing nearly as well as headlines suggest and the industry is turning to the state of New Jersey for help.

Posted on: December 9, 2021 | | David Danzis

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