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Atlantic City Casinos vs. iGaming Highlights Top New Jersey Gambling Stories For 2025

The battle between New Jersey online casinos and Atlantic City properties highlights the top gambling stories to watch for in 2025.

Posted on: January 2, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Takes Backseat To iGaming For First Time In October

Atlantic City casino revenue takes a backseat to iGaming, which out-performed the retail industry for the first time ever in October.

Posted on: November 18, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Woman smokes a cigarette at Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City

‘Words Alone Are Not Enough’ In CEASE’s Response To Health Commissioner’s Smoking Comments

An anti-smoking advocacy group responded to the New Jersey health commissioner's comments on a potential smoking ban in Atlantic City casinos.

Posted on: October 10, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Illustrated skyline of Atlantic City casinos

Industry Expert: Online Casinos ‘Not a Substitute’ For Atlantic City Casino Experience

An industry expert explained that New Jersey online casinos are not competing with Atlantic City casinos. In fact, they can co-exist.

Posted on: September 30, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Customers gamble at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City

Atlantic City Casinos Close Out Summer With Massive $294 Million In August Revenue

Atlantic City casinos ended the 2024 summer with a bang, as properties generated $294 million in revenue in August for the highest total in two years.

Posted on: September 17, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image of the New Jersey State Legislature for a story on the Assembly supporting a bill to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos.

Assembly Republicans Voice Support To Ban Smoking In Atlantic City Casinos

Assembly Republicans announced they are ready to help ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos, should a Senate bill move forward to do so.

Posted on: September 13, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image of members of CEASE for a story on the organization planning to continue its fight to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos.

CEASE To Pressure NJ Lawmakers, Release Digital Campaign In Next Steps Of Smoking Fight

After a state court ruled in favor of Atlantic City casinos, CEASE will pressure lawmakers and release a digital campaign in its fight to ban smoking.

Posted on: September 6, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image of Fanatics Sportsbook at The Gallery in Ocean Casino Resort in New Jersey.

Fanatics Opens New Retail Sportsbook At Ocean Casino Resort In Time For NFL Season

Fanatics opened its first New Jersey retail sportsbook inside Ocean Casino Resort in time for the NFL season, providing a VIP experience for NJ sports fans.

Posted on: September 5, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image of Dragon Train, a popular slot title added to both BetMGM online casino in New Jersey and Borgata Atlantic City.

Addition Of Dragon Train Slot Creates Omnichannel Experience In New Jersey At BetMGM, Borgata

BetMGM and Borgata Atlantic City are forging an omnichannel partnership, centered around the popular slot Dragon Train, which appeals to NJ slot players.

Posted on: August 12, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image of a sign for the World Series of Poker for a story on Caesars selling WSOP and its effect on the New Jersey gambling market.

While Caesars Is Selling WSOP, Not Much Changes For NJ Poker Players

Caesars Entertainment sold its World Series of Poker product for $500 million. However, it doesn't appear that the deal will affect New Jersey online poker.

Posted on: August 1, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image of planes in the sky for a story on the 2024 Atlantic City Airshow being cancelled, and the event's future being in doubt.

With Cancellation Of 2024 Event, Future Of Atlantic City Airshow Remains In Doubt

The Greater Atlantic City Chamber cancelled the 21st running of the Atlantic City Airshow because of a major act withdrawing from the event.

Posted on: July 11, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image of a cigarette on a casino poker table for a story on Atlantic City casino employees remaining hopeful for a positive ruling on a smoking ban lawsuit.

No Update On Atlantic City Smoking Lawsuit As Casino Workers ‘Remain Hopeful’

While there is no update in the New Jersey smoking lawsuit, CEASE members "remain hopeful" of a decision that protects their health.

Posted on: July 9, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image of Monmouth Park in New Jersey for a story on legislation that would invest $20 million for horse racing in New Jersey over the next five years.

New Jersey Lawmakers Invest $20 Million Into Horse Racing Across 5 Years

Two bills approved by New Jersey lawmakers triggered a $20 million investment in horse racing to keep the industry competitive.

Posted on: July 2, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image of Whitney Houston for a story on Hard Rock Atlantic City adding Whitney Houston-themed slots at the New Jersey casino.

Whitney Houston Takes Center Stage With New Slots At Hard Rock Atlantic City

Hard Rock Atlantic City debuted a new and exciting Whitney Houston-themed slot that lights up the gaming floor in Atlantic City.

Posted on: June 27, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

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