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Atlantic City Casino Revenue Dipped In September. Cyberattacks To Blame?

Atlantic City casino revenue dipped slightly in September, but the results could have been much worse all things considered.

Posted on: October 16, 2023 | | David Danzis

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‘Creepy’ Feeling Around Atlantic City Casinos In Wake Of Cyberattacks

The eerie calm that has washed over Atlantic City casinos the last few weeks has nothing to do with Halloween or the changing of the seasons.

Posted on: October 13, 2023 | | David Danzis

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Atlantic City Casino Bartenders, Cocktail Servers Explain The Deal About “Free Drinks”

PlayNJ asked Atlantic City casino bartenders and cocktail servers the most important question of our time: "Are alcoholic drinks really free?"

Posted on: October 8, 2023 | | David Danzis

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A Familiar Face Takes Over Top Executive Position At Caesars Atlantic City

Karen Worman has been named senior vice president and general manager of Caesars Atlantic City, the company said Friday in a press release.

Posted on: October 7, 2023 | | David Danzis

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Don’t Be Shocked To See September AC Casino Revenue Hurt By MGM, Caesars Hacks

The digital assault on two of the largest US gaming operators will almost certainly drag down the monthly gambling revenue reported by Atlantic City casinos and New Jersey online casinos.

Posted on: October 2, 2023 | | David Danzis

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State Enjoys Record-Breaking Tax Collection Year — Thanks To Massive Growth Of NJ Online Casinos

New Jersey online casinos generate the bulk of gambling-related taxes collected by the state. In fact, more than Atlantic City casinos.

Posted on: October 3, 2023 | | David Danzis

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While Down Since 2017 Study, Problem Gambling Rates In NJ Still Triple The National Average

New Jersey’s problem gambling rates have declined since the introduction of legal sports betting, according to a Rutgers University study.

Posted on: September 29, 2023 | | David Danzis

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Arguments Begin As Ocean Casino Atlantic City Sues Insurance Carriers Over COVID-19 Insurance Claims

Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is suing its insurance carriers over unpaid business interruption claims due to COVID-19 shutdown.

Posted on: September 29, 2023 | | David Danzis

Caesars Reportedly Paid Tens Of Millions Of Dollars In Ransom After Hackers Stole Customer Data

Caesars Ent. says hackers stole data such as driver’s license and social security numbers from a significant number of rewards card members.

Posted on: September 14, 2023 | | David Danzis

MGM Resorts Investigating Cybersecurity Issue With Help From FBI, ‘Leading Experts’

Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is dealing with a cybersecurity issue impacting most electronic-based systems.

Posted on: September 12, 2023 | | David Danzis

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New Jersey Regulators Shut Down Playboy Atlantic City Casino Chip Account

New Jersey gambling regulators have closed a decades-old account used to pay out chips from Atlantic City’s short-lived Playboy casino.

Posted on: September 19, 2023 | | David Danzis

Atlantic City Casinos End Summer On Top, Totaling $280 Million In Revenue

Atlantic City casinos reported $280.3 million in land-based gambling revenue in August, according to the NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement.

Posted on: September 15, 2023 | | David Danzis

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Pay Attention, As Last Atlantic City Casino Eliminates Free Self-Parking

Golden Nugget Atlantic City rolled out its new parking system in mid-August which uses a license plate reader and mobile QR codes.

Posted on: August 31, 2023 | | David Danzis

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Dual Play Roulette Another Example Of Live Dealer Games Changing The Game

The latest game at Borgata Atlantic City, available with Borgata and BetMGM NJ online casinos, is another example of live dealer games changing the game.

Posted on: August 25, 2023 | | David Danzis