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News NJ Sports Wagering Hits $917M in June, but Revenue Falls 37.7%

NJ sports wagering hit a record $917M in June, but revenue sank 37.7% as bettors won big on major events

Noah D'Mello • July 17, 2026

Players and flag bearers on the field before a FIFA World Cup match at MetLife Stadium

News NJ iGaming Revenue Beats Atlantic City Casinos In June For The First Time

For the first time, NJ iGaming outpaced Atlantic City's casino floor during peak season June, reaching $271 million

Corey Sharp • July 16, 2026

Stacked blocks with percentage symbols representing New Jersey iGaming revenue growth

News NJ Player Wins Record $2 Million Hard Rock Bet Jackpot

A Hard Rock Bet NJ player won a record $2,097,043.30 Mega Jackpot on July 4, the first to top $2 million

Corey Sharp • July 9, 2026

Hard Rock Bet Casino graphic showing New Jersey jackpot win of $2,097,043.30

News NYRA Bets Officially Launches in New Jersey, Two Years After Deal

NYRA Bets has launched in NJ, two years after its Darby Development deal, giving horseplayers a new wagering option

Corey Sharp • July 2, 2026

News NJ Hard Rock Bet Mega Jackpot Passes $1M Again Ahead of July 4

New Jersey's Hard Rock Bet Mega Jackpot has climbed past $1 million for the third time ahead of July 4

Noah D'Mello • July 2, 2026

News Borgata Online Redesigned Platform Goes Live in New Jersey Friday

Borgata Online's redesigned platform goes live in New Jersey July 3 with a new interface and rewards hub

Corey Sharp • July 1, 2026

News NJ Assembly Passes Bill Requiring Sports Operators To Explain Account Limits

The NJ Assembly passed A4002, requiring operators to adopt rules on account limitations and notify bettors when accounts are restricted

Corey Sharp • July 1, 2026

News New Jersey Legislature Advances Prediction Markets Bills in Both Chambers

Companion bills that would regulate and tax prediction markets advanced in both the New Jersey Senate and Assembly on June 28

Corey Sharp • June 29, 2026

Casino news

Casino News Atlantic City Casino Revenue Dips in June as Table Games Slump

Atlantic City casinos brought in $257.3M in June, down 0.7% from last year as table games underperformed

Noah D'Mello • July 17, 2026

Atlantic City boardwalk and casino skyline view from the pier

Casino News Atlantic City's Tourism District Policing Unit Gets $2M Funding Extension Through October

CRDA and Atlantic City are extending funding for a dedicated policing unit across the Tourism District through October 2026

Corey Sharp • July 7, 2026

Crowds walk the Atlantic City Boardwalk at night near Ripley's Believe It or Not

Casino News Florida Woman Wins More Than $1 Million at Hard Rock Atlantic City

A $4 slot spin turned into a seven-figure jackpot for a Florida woman at Hard Rock Atlantic City

Corey Sharp • July 7, 2026

Gold balloon letters spelling JACKPOT surrounded by confetti and fireworks

Casino News MGM Proposes Up to 1,800 Housing Units on Land Between Borgata and Harrah's

Mayor Marty Small says MGM pitched three residential options, from 500 to 1,800 units, for land near Borgata and Harrah's

Corey Sharp • July 3, 2026

Casino News NJ Bill Would Upgrade Casino Trespassing to a Fourth-Degree Crime

Sen. Vincent Polistina's bill would upgrade trespassing on Atlantic City casino property to a fourth-degree crime under NJ law

Noah D'Mello • June 30, 2026

Casino News Hard Rock is Only Atlantic City Property Named New Jersey Top Workplace

Hard Rock Atlantic City named NJ Top Workplace 2026 for third consecutive year, only Atlantic City property on statewide list

Noah D'Mello • June 24, 2026

Casino News Ilitch Companies to Take Full Ownership of Ocean Casino Resort

Ilitch Companies' full acquisition of Ocean Casino signals major confidence in Atlantic City market and gaming industry expansion

Corey Sharp • June 22, 2026

Casino News Atlantic City Casinos Enjoy a Marvelous May with $265M in Revenue

Atlantic City casinos were bustling last month, posting $265.6 million in revenue, a slight increase from the previous May

Noah D'Mello • June 17, 2026

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