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News New Jersey Gaming Taxes Reach Record $925.7M

New Jersey collected 42.3% more tax money from gaming in Fiscal Year 2026, mainly due to the continued growth of online casinos and a higher tax rate

Noah D'Mello • 3 hours ago

New Jersey saw record tax revenue from online casino operators in FY 2026.

News NJ Attorney General Joins 44-State Coalition Against CFTC Rule

Attorney General Davenport and 43 state AGs are asking the CFTC to scrap and rewrite its prediction market proposal

Corey Sharp • August 6, 2026

Typewriter page reading 'coalition,' representing the multistate AG letter to the CFTC

Casino News Atlantic City Casinos Push CFTC to Block Prediction Markets' Sports Contracts

AC casinos are pressing the CFTC to stop Kalshi and Polymarket from offering sports-related prediction contracts in NJ

Corey Sharp • July 31, 2026

Atlantic City casinos push to block prediction markets

News Pending NJ Bill Mirrors Hard Rock Bet's Credit Card Move

Hard Rock Bet already dropped credit card deposits in New Jersey, matching a ban state lawmakers are weighing

Corey Sharp • July 30, 2026

News Yggdrasil's Valley of the Gods Debuts on Caesars in NJ

Caesars is the first NJ operator to offer Yggdrasil games, debuting with the slot Valley of the Gods

Corey Sharp • July 30, 2026

News NJ Rep. Gottheimer Sponsors Federal Bill For Facial Recognition Checks On Bettors

A New Jersey representative sponsored a federal bill requiring facial age checks for bettors

Noah D'Mello • July 24, 2026

News New Jersey Players Get Access To Lightning Link High Stakes On DraftKings

New Jersey players can now spin Lightning Link High Stakes on the DraftKings iGaming app

Corey Sharp • July 24, 2026

News NJ Mega Jackpot Tops $1.5 Million, Hard Rock Bet Nears New Record

Hard Rock Bet's Mega Jackpot has topped $1.5 million and could hit any spin, nearing a new record

Corey Sharp • July 23, 2026

Casino news

Casino News Golden Nugget Atlantic City Offers $250K Sweepstakes, Porsche Giveaway

Players at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City can win thousands of dollars in free play or a 2026 Porsche Macan, with drawings in early September

Noah D'Mello • 2 hours ago

The Golden Nugget has launched two casino promotions: $250,000 in free play and a 2026 Porsche Macan.

Casino News Nearly $1.8M in Grants Approved for Atlantic City Programs and Events

More than a dozen grants from casino revenue fund workforce training, food access, public art, and free concerts across the city

Noah D'Mello • August 10, 2026

Grants from casino revenue have gone to 14 programs and events in the city.

Casino News AC Casino Restaurants Land 5 Spots on USA Today 10Best List

Five Atlantic City casino restaurants are among 20 nominees in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for top casino restaurants, with voting open through Aug. 24.

Tyler Andrews • August 8, 2026

Five AC casino restaurants made the nominee list for USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

Casino News Retired Atlantic City Firefighter Builds 20,000-Pound Sand Sculpture at Caesars Beach Club

Matthew Deibert, a former Atlantic City fire captain and lifeguard, spent 150-plus hours with his sons building a Roman-inspired sculpture at Caesars Beach Club.

Tyler Andrews • August 8, 2026

Casino News North Jersey Casino Ballot Push Won't Reach New Jersey Voters This Year

Atlantic City's nine casinos face no new North Jersey competitor this year, after a proposed casino ballot measure failed to meet its legal notice deadline.

Tyler Andrews • August 6, 2026

Casino News Ocean Casino Resort Now Fully Owned by Ilitch Gaming

Ilitch Gaming has finalized its purchase of Ocean Casino Resort's remaining stake, gaining control in Atlantic City

Corey Sharp • August 4, 2026

Casino News Appeals Court Revives Atlantic City Casino Price-Fixing Lawsuit

A federal appeals court revived a suit accusing Atlantic City casinos of using AI software to inflate hotel room rates.

Noah D'Mello • July 31, 2026

Casino News Atlantic City Casinos Push CFTC to Block Prediction Markets' Sports Contracts

AC casinos are pressing the CFTC to stop Kalshi and Polymarket from offering sports-related prediction contracts in NJ

Corey Sharp • July 31, 2026