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The USFL Is Returning This Spring, So Why Hasn’t New Jersey Approved Betting?

A new United States Football League starts on April 16, but will USFL betting in New Jersey be ready for kickoff?

Posted on: February 9, 2022 | | David Danzis

An Indoor Water Park At The Showboat Atlantic City? It’s Not As Crazy As It Sounds

Building an indoor water park in Atlantic City is not a new idea. Showboat owner Bart Blatstein, however, is serious enough to break ground this summer.

Posted on: May 28, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort Appoints Top Executive

Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is promoting Bill Callahan to general manager, the property’s ownership group announced Monday.

Posted on: February 7, 2022 | | David Danzis

Ocean Casino Resort Opening New Sportsbook In 2022

Ocean Casino Resort is building a new permanent sportsbook with hopes of opening the in-person betting shop later this year.

Posted on: January 18, 2022 | | David Danzis

NJ Well Represented At WSOP Main Event Finale: Park Takes 6th, Holmes Among Final 3

The two-week-long WSOP Main Event has reached its final day and two players with NJ connections were among the final nine.

Posted on: November 17, 2021 | | Martin F. Harris

Jackpot Winner Takes Home $2.8 Million After Hitting On Penny Slot At Golden Nugget AC

One lucky New Jersey man is starting 2022 off as a millionaire after hitting a jackpot playing a penny Monopoly Money Grab slot machine.

Posted on: January 26, 2022 | | David Danzis

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A Deeper Look Into Report On Effects Of Smoking Ban At Atlantic City Casinos

The New Jersey Senate is considering a bill to ban smoking at Atlantic City casinos. A report from Spectrum Gaming details potential effects.

Posted on: December 8, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Bally's Atlantic City casino Vice President Phil Juliano

Bally’s Atlantic City Casino Honors Native Son, Late Executive Phil Juliano

The Carousel Bar at Bally's Atlantic City casino is now named in honor of the late Phil Juliano, a longtime executive and native son.

Posted on: December 6, 2023 | | David Danzis

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Expected Vote On Smoking Ban In Atlantic City Casinos Put On Hold Until December

Anti-smoking advocates were fuming after a New Jersey Senate committee hearing concluded without voting to ban smoking inside Atlantic City casinos.

Posted on: December 1, 2023 | | David Danzis

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Hard Rock Atlantic City Hits ‘New Heights’ With New High-Limit Slot Room

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City opened a new high-limit slots area featuring 72 new machines, according to a press release.

Posted on: November 30, 2023 | | David Danzis

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Borgata Winter Poker Open Kicks Off New Year With $10M In Guarantees

The year 2024 will kick off in style as the Borgata Winter Poker Open carries $10 million in guarantees for New Jersey poker players of all sizes.

Posted on: November 16, 2023 | | Anthony Cicali III

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Stockton Creates New NJ Casino Certificate Program With Esports Integration

A new NJ casino certificate program is in the works at Stockton University as well as an undergraduate esports and competitive video gaming program.

Posted on: November 10, 2023 | | Hannah Vanbiber

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Economic Impact of Gaming Contributes $11.9 Billion to New Jersey Economy

The American Gaming Association showed the economic impact of gaming contributes billions to the national economy. See how much NJ is impacted.

Posted on: November 8, 2023 | | Hannah Vanbiber

On Heels Of MGM Cyberattack, Borgata Poker Reschedules Fall Mini-Series

In wake of a cyberattack on MGM properties a few weeks ago, Borgata Poker announced its fall mini-series was rescheduled for November.

Posted on: October 27, 2023 | | Anthony Cicali III

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Island Waterpark At Showboat Atlantic City Begins Offseason Hibernation

Atlantic City’s $100 million indoor waterpark at Showboat Hotel is scaling back operations and ticket prices for the upcoming winter season.

Posted on: October 25, 2023 | | David Danzis

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