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Former NJ State Lawmaker Loretta Weinberg Wants Casinos to be Smoke Free Too

Former assembly member and state senator Loretta Weinberg is calling for the closure of a loophole that permits smoking in NJ casinos.

Posted on: December 26, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Bally’s New Owner Wants To Bring The Atlantic City Casino Back Into The Spotlight

The future looks bright for Bally's Atlantic City, as Twin River intends to bring the property "back to a level of prominence that it once had."

Posted on: July 29, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

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Hard Rock Launches Pork N Roll, an Exclusive Custom Slot From Play’n GO

Hard Rock Bet Launches Exclusive Slots Title "Hard Rock Pork N Roll" from Play'n Go in New Jersey

Posted on: November 28, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

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Eroding Atlantic City Beaches Will Get New Sand, Authorities Say

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will deliver tons of sand to Atlantic City beaches near resorts in the city.

Posted on: November 28, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

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

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Freehold Raceway – The Nation’s Oldest Racetrack – Expected To Close In December

Freehold Raceway, the oldest horse racing venue in the US, said it will close in December, saying that it does not "see a plausible way" to continue.

Posted on: September 20, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

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NJ College Sports Betting Expansion Looks Like A Bad Beat On Election Day

The odds of New Jersey voters approving an expansion of college sports betting on Election Day are not looking good, a new poll shows.

Posted on: October 28, 2021 | | David Danzis

Atlantic City Casinos Support Employees, Community As COVID-19 Spreads

The closure of AC casinos prompted the reassurance of employees and the donation of unused food to area nonprofits to help those impacted by COVID-19.

Posted on: March 24, 2020 | | Kim Yuhl

Longtime Atlantic City Casino Union Boss Stepping Down

Bob McDevitt, president of UNITE HERE Local 54, the largest Atlantic City casino workers' union, is vacating his position.

Posted on: March 13, 2023 | | David Danzis

Atlantic City Road Diet Project Underway Near NJ Casinos

Atlantic City casino visitors may soon find a smoother and safer ride to their destinations following a major repaving of Atlantic Avenue.

Posted on: April 10, 2023 | | Stephanie Loder

NJ Lawmakers Double Down On Support Of Atlantic City Casino Smoking Ban

Workers and advocates crowded a legislative committee room Thursday to urge New Jersey lawmakers to ban smoking inside Atlantic City casinos.

Posted on: March 10, 2023 | | David Danzis

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

US District Judge Dismisses Price-Fixing Lawsuit Against Atlantic City Casinos

A US District Judge in New Jersey determined that there was not enough evidence to move forward with a price-fixing lawsuit against Atlantic City casinos.

Posted on: October 4, 2024 | | Grant Lucas