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Hard Rock Atlantic City Casino (Finally) Rolls Out Unity Card Program

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City’s loyal gamblers are finally joining the company’s global reward card program, as Unity makes its debut Jan. 9.

Posted on: January 8, 2024 | | David Danzis

NJ Sportsbooks Celebrate Historic November, Report New Monthly Revenue Record

New Jersey sportsbooks set a new monthly revenue record in November, generating nearly $114.8 million on more than $1.26 billion in bets.

Posted on: December 17, 2021 | | David Danzis

Conman Suing BetMGM, Borgata Casino Says Companies Preyed On Gambling Addiction

Sam Antar, nephew of infamous conman "Crazy Eddie," is suing BetMGM NJ for exploiting his gambling addiction, according to court documents.

Posted on: May 9, 2023 | | David Danzis

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MGM ‘Pleased’ That Its Properties – Including Borgata – ‘Are Operating Normally’ After Cyber Attack

MGM Resorts says its systems are fully functional following a cyber attack that stymied operations across the country, including at Borgata Atlantic City.

Posted on: September 20, 2023 | | David Danzis

New Jersey Sports Betting Is Not Done Setting U.S. Gambling Records

New Jersey sports betting eclipsing the $1 billion handle milestone last month was predictable, experts say. But will it happen again?

Posted on: October 21, 2021 | | David Danzis

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Nearly Flat In February, Down Versus Pre-Pandemic

February's financial reports are another indication the Atlantic City casino market is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted on: March 16, 2023 | | David Danzis

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No Court Decision Yet On Alleged Atlantic City Casino Hotel Price-Fixing Scheme

A lawsuit against Atlantic City casinos accused of inflating hotel room prices could be adjudicated now that a similar case in Nevada has been dismissed.

Posted on: June 7, 2024 | | David Danzis

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New Jersey Online Casinos Narrowly Miss All-Time Record In April

New Jersey internet casino operators generated just under $187.9 million in revenue in April 2024, an 18.2% year-over-year increase.

Posted on: May 16, 2024 | | David Danzis

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Land-Based Gambling Revenue Slides Back For Most Atlantic City Casinos In April

Atlantic City casinos stumbled a bit in April, as most of the resort’s gambling parlors saw in-person gambling revenues decline from 2023.

Posted on: May 20, 2024 | | David Danzis

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Atlantic City Casinos Cannot Wait For Summer As Profits Dip 10% To Start 2024

Gross operating profits reported by Atlantic City casinos declined by 9.6% in the first three months of 2024 compared to the same time last year.

Posted on: May 22, 2024 | | David Danzis

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No Ruling On Atlantic City Smoking Ban Lawsuit After Judge Hears Opposing Arguments

The battle to ban smoking inside Atlantic City casinos moved to a New Jersey courtroom, as a superior court judge began hearing arguments about the issue.

Posted on: May 14, 2024 | | David Danzis

David Rebuck, director of the Division of Gaming Enforcement, has spearheaded the boom of legal online gambling in New Jersey and at Atlantic City casinos

‘Godfather’ Of Online Gambling, Rebuck Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

The East Coast Gaming Congress will make David Rebuck, "Godfather" of online gambling in New Jersey, the fifth recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Posted on: October 26, 2023 | | David Danzis

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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

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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