Steve Ruddock, Author at Play NJ

Summer Starts With Record-Setting Online Casino Growth In New Jersey

Summer is here and New Jersey's online casinos are ready to go. June was one of the industry's best months, including a new record for growth.

Posted on: July 18, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

Online Casino Growth Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down In New Jersey

The addition of online sports betting has been a boon for NJ's online industry, with casinos posting their second best revenue month to date in May 2019.

Posted on: June 18, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

The Wire Act Court Case Is A Win For NJ Online Gambling, But How Big Of A Win?

When the Department of Justice issued a new Wire Act opinion in January, legal online gambling in the US suddenly found itself in dire straits. Initial takes on the new opinions impact ran the gamut. Some speculated it was meaningless. Others believed it could bring about the end of all legal online gambling in the […]

Posted on: June 7, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

A Cloudy Q1 Revenue Report For AC Casinos Hides A Rainbow Of Positivity

The Q1 2019 revenue report for Atlantic City casinos can be read positively or negatively depending on your point of view.

Posted on: May 29, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

Revenue Blossoms In The Garden State With $53M In Online Betting

Online casino and sports betting bloom in New Jersey, posting $53 million in total April revenue for Atlantic City casinos.

Posted on: May 16, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

Can Ocean Casino Resort Turn Its Atlantic City Fortunes Around?

Ocean Casino Resort's new owners think they've found the right recipe to succeed in the AC casino market, but there's more they could do.

Posted on: May 10, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

Can Wynn Resorts Make A Dent In Crowded NJ Online Casino Industry?

The already crowded New Jersey online casino market is going to have to make room for another new entrant: Wynn Resorts. The news of Wynn’s imminent arrival in the New Jersey online gambling market came via a press release from Scientific Games. “Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) (“Scientific Games”) will partner with Wynn Resorts, Ltd. […]

Posted on: April 22, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

Conclusive Evidence: Sports Betting Is Driving Online Casino Growth In New Jersey

There is no longer any doubt, cross-selling is real. Online sports betting is fueling growth at New Jersey online casinos to new heights.

Posted on: April 17, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

New Jersey’s Online Casinos Celebrate Their Own Madness In March

Sportsbooks weren't the only beneficiaries of March Madness. New Jersey online casinos were busy setting all kinds of records of their own during the month.

Posted on: April 15, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

The Price Is Right: Hotel Room Rates Driving Revenue At Atlantic City Casinos

Two new casinos, online gambling, and sports betting make Atlantic City one of the hardest casino markets to analyze but here's what the Q4 numbers tell us.

Posted on: April 12, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

NCPG Survey Has A Few Surprises About The Gambling Habits Of US Bettors

How many people gamble in the US? What do they gamble on? A new survey commissioned by the National Council on Problem Gambling sheds light on US gamblers.

Posted on: March 29, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

Can Atlantic City Make Room For A 10th Casino? Showboat’s Owner Thinks So

After securing a certificate of compliance from the Casino Control Commission, Showboat owner Bart Blatstein is one step closer to being an AC casino owner.

Posted on: March 22, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

Casino Employment, Occupancy, And Room Rates Bode Well For Atlantic City

Have Atlantic City casinos hit a sweet spot at last? Casino employment, hotel occupancy, and average room rate numbers are good news for Atlantic City.

Posted on: March 18, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

Even With A Short Month, New Jersey Online Casinos Still Surpass $30 Million

NJ online casinos didn't set any records in February, but on a per day basis, it was the industry's best month in its five-year history.

Posted on: March 14, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

Even Though It’s Prepping A Launch, Parx Is Still Badmouthing Online Gambling

The top casino in PA is getting ready to launch an online casino, but if it had its druthers online gambling would be prohibited. That's the wrong attitude.

Posted on: March 1, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock