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Sneak Peek At The Hook, Superfrico As Caesars Atlantic City Nears Openings

For the first time in the 45-year history of Atlantic City casinos, a year-round live entertainment and dining residency is coming to the Boardwalk.

Posted on: May 22, 2023 | | David Danzis

Image of the US Army Parachute Team participating in the Atlantic City Airshow, which will be discontinued for the next two years

Future Of Atlantic City Airshow In 2024, 2025 Up In The Air Without Funding

The Atlantic City Airshow, one of the largest free annual events in New Jersey, is in danger of being canceled this summer and next due to a lack of funding.

Posted on: March 18, 2024 | | David Danzis

CEASE'S Peter Naccarelli participates in a rally to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos, also teasing "huge" news coming April 5 in Trenton

‘Huge’ News On NJ Casino Smoking Ban Coming April 5, Per Anti-Smoking Advocacy Group

Atlantic City Casino Employees Against Smoking’s (Harmful) Effects is teasing a "huge announcement" on Friday, April 5, in Trenton at the Statehouse.

Posted on: March 15, 2024 | | David Danzis

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First Graduating Class Of Stockton’s Casino Advancement Program Just The Start For LIGHT

The first graduates took center stage as Stockton University sees a bright future in its Integrated Casino Resorts Operations Certificate Program.

Posted on: March 14, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Skyline of Atlantic City casinos for a story on the PILOT program costing taxpayers millions of dollars.

Lawsuit At ‘Standstill’ As PILOT Program For AC Casinos Costing Taxpayers Millions

Ongoing court appeals against the Atlantic City casino PILOT program is tying up money that could offset taxpayers’ obligations in the annual budget.

Posted on: March 8, 2024 | | David Danzis

Shot of Hard Rock, Showboat and Ocean Casino Resort for a story on beach bars closing this summer due to beach erosion

Winter Storm Beach Erosion May Keep Some AC Beach Bars Closed This Summer

Two Atlantic City casinos at the north end of Absecon Island may not be opening beach bars this summer due to erosion from winter storms.

Posted on: March 13, 2024 | | David Danzis

Image of an upside-down city skyline through a crystal ball for a story on the trend of legal gambling in New Jersey

AGA Report Underscores Changing NJ Gambling Landscape, iGaming Growth

Online casinos and sportsbooks in New Jersey generated more combined revenue than Atlantic City's nine casinos in 2023.

Posted on: March 8, 2024 | | David Danzis

Workers repave Atlantic Avenue for the 'road diet' project that Atlantic City casinos look to stop at a March 18 hearing

Another Hearing Scheduled For Lawsuit Looking To Stop Atlantic City ‘Road Diet’ Near Casinos

The fight over the 'Road Diet' continues as the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority plans for March 18 hearing for lawsuit to stop roadwork.

Posted on: March 4, 2024 | | Stephanie Loder

Image of David Rebuck, who announced his retirement after 13 years as director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

‘Godfather’ Of Online Gambling In New Jersey Retires After 13 Years As DGE Director

Dubbed the "Godfather" of online gambling in New Jersey, David Rebuck helped turn the state into the gold standard for online casinos and sports betting.

Posted on: March 1, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Aaron and Dennis Gomes in front of Resorts Atlantic City, which the Mohegan tribe will leave ownership of in December 2024

Mohegan To Exit Atlantic City In December 2024, Ending Run As Resorts Operator

Mohegan, Atlantic City’s only tribal casino operator, announced Friday that its operating partnership with Resorts Casino Hotel will end in December.

Posted on: February 26, 2024 | | David Danzis

Dome of the New Jersey Statehouse for a story on bills introduced to help improve responsible gambling efforts in New Jersey

New Year, New Responsible Gambling Bills (Sort Of) From New Jersey Lawmakers

A new legislative session in New Jersey’s state capital means lawmakers are reintroducing a handful of responsible gambling measures in 2024.

Posted on: February 13, 2024 | | David Danzis

Man plays slots behind a no smoking sign for a story on the New Jersey Senate revisiting a smoking ban at Atlantic City casinos

Atlantic City Casino Smoking Ban Becoming New Jersey’s Bad Groundhog Day

Lawmakers will discuss a smoking ban in Atlantic City casinos, a move that has occurred twice in the past. We revisit and detail how those experiments went.

Posted on: January 25, 2024 | | David Danzis