New Jersey Casino And Online Gambling News

NJ Online poker has a busy weekend ahead

NJ Gaming News: Online Poker Dominates The Weekend, DGE Says No Election Betting

Since the state went on lockdown, many gamblers are returning to their roots - poker. It is good to see so much activity at online poker rooms in NJ. Read More

Posted on: April 9, 2020 | | Kim Yuhl

NJ presidential betting is a no

Will New Jersey Allow 2020 Presidential Election Betting? Don’t Bet On It

New Jersey residents who are hoping that the 2020 presidential election betting becomes legal before November shouldn’t hold out. Even after FanDuel Sportsbook posted 2020 political betting odds for its West Virginia customers Tuesday night. The operator reportedly received approval from the West Virginia Lottery. However, FanDuel pulled presidential betting odds feed minutes later. But […] Read More

Posted on: April 8, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

More online poker tournaments in NJ

House Of Cards: Borgata Spring Poker Open Now Online, NJ Poker Flush With Action

The Borgata canceled its Spring Poker Open and moved it online. It becomes the third major New Jersey online poker tournament this month. Read More

Posted on: April 7, 2020 | | Kim Yuhl

NJ problem gambling resources

Pandemic Leads To Uptick In Online Casino Gambling; Will Problem Gambling Also Rise?

AC casino customers are feeling the impact of the state lockdown. It is a scenario that can easily lead to gambling problems without careful attention. Read More

Posted on: April 6, 2020 | | Kim Yuhl

New Jersey gambling news

New Jersey Gaming News: AC Casino Layoffs, A Cyberattack And More Online Poker

It has been another busy week in the New Jersey gambling world that included layoffs, cyber-attacks, poker tournaments, and table tennis. Read More

Posted on: April 2, 2020 | | Kim Yuhl

Spring Online Championships at WSOP.com

NJ Online Poker Calendar Gets Crowded With WSOP’s Spring Online Championships

The WSOP Online Super Circuit barely awarded its last ring before WSOP.com began its latest New Jersey online poker tournament, Spring Online Championships. Read More

Posted on: April 2, 2020 | | Kim Yuhl

2020 NJSCOOP schedule from PokerStars NJ

NJ Online Poker Hosts Expanded PokerStars NJSCOOP With $1.2 Million In Guarantees

For a fifth year, NJ online poker players will take part in the New Jersey Spring Championship of Online Poker (NJSCOOP) on PokerStars NJ. Read More

Posted on: April 1, 2020 | | Martin Harris

AC Casinos Lay Off Employees

Atlantic City Casino Closures Force The Firing Of 16,000 Employees

The COVID-19 pandemic dealt another blow to the NJ gaming industry when 16,000 casino workers from AC casinos were temporally laid off on March 27. Read More

Posted on: March 31, 2020 | | Brian Harris

NJ online poker tournament: WSOP Online Super Circuit

Final 5: WSOP Online Super Circuit Winds Down, Main Event Still To Come

There are five WSOP Online Super Circuit events left, including the Main Event with a $200,000 guarantee. To top it off, WSOP is offering a reload bonus. Read More

Posted on: March 27, 2020 | | Kim Yuhl

AC casino workers can seek state assistance

With AC Casinos Closed, Employees Have Options When It Comes To State Assistance

Atlantic City casino workers can use accrued sick leave then file for unemployment benefits during the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Read More

Posted on: March 26, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Mar 26 New Jersey Gaming News

NJ Gaming News: AC Casinos Show Support, Monmouth Linked To Horse Doping

This week's NJ gaming news includes how AC casinos are showing support, Monmouth Park's link to horse doping, and how online poker is thriving. Read More

Posted on: March 26, 2020 | | Kim Yuhl

Jackpot at Hard Rock Online Casino

Oh, What A Night: Hard Rock Online Casino Customer Hits $200,000 Jackpot

For the second time in less than a month, a Hard Rock customer hits for a record jackpot playing Lock It Link Night Life at its NJ online casino. Read More

Posted on: March 25, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

AC casinos donate to the community

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. Read More

Posted on: March 24, 2020 | | Kim Yuhl

Tropicana & Virgin online casinos in growth mode

Tropicana And Virgin Online Casinos Ready to Pick Up Closed AC Casino Business

Tropicana Atlantic City is closed, but its NJ online casino business remains open. It is a great opportunity for Tropicana and Virgin online casino apps. Read More

Posted on: March 23, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

DraftKings casinos growing in wake of coronavirus

DraftKings Casino Sees Spike In Active Players Amid Coronavirus Health Crisis

DraftKings Casino discusses a significant increase in active players as Atlantic City casinos remain closed due to COVID-19. Read More

Posted on: March 23, 2020 | | Bill Gelman