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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

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

BetMGM Casino Offers Risk-Free Blackjack To NJ Online Casino Players

BetMGM Casino is taking the risk out of playing at its New Jersey online casino with a risk free blackjack offer March 24, 2020. Read More

Posted on: March 20, 2020 | | Kim Yuhl

Goodbye Trump Plaza? Atlantic City Seeks Court Order For Demolition

Nobody will argue that Trump Plaza needs to come crumbling down. Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. held a news conference concerning its demoliition. Read More

Posted on: March 12, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

NJ Online Casinos Start The New Year In New Territory: A Record $55 Million In Revenue

It might be a new year, but NJ online casinos are up to their same old tricks, setting a new record by earning $55.1 million in revenue. Read More

Posted on: February 18, 2020 | | Kim Yuhl

The latest gambling news for NJ casinos - Jan 2

New Jersey Gambling News: AC Casinos In A Party Mood, NFL Wild Card Weekend Is Here

As we ring in a New Year, NJ casinos and sportsbooks are busy planning for NFL Wildcard Weekend, Super Bowl parites, and birthday celebrations. Read More

Posted on: January 2, 2020 | | Kim Yuhl

Caesars Is Making Christmas Dreams Come True With A Fan Cave Giveaway

While people in New Jersey are busy outfitting their man caves, Caesars wants to give away a Fan Cave just in time for Christmas. Read More

Posted on: December 2, 2019 | | Kim Yuhl

Atlantic City Casino Quarterly Revenue Report

Start Spreading The News: Atlantic City Casinos Report 3rd Quarter Growth

The AC casino quarterly revenue report is the first time revenue and profits could be compared to the prior year with the same 9 casinos in operation today. Read More

Posted on: November 27, 2019 | | Kim Yuhl

Why Limiting The Number Of Atlantic City Casinos Is A Bad Idea

The debate around whether New Jersey should limit the number of Atlantic City casinos is back in the headlines. Here's a look at why it's a bad idea. Read More

Posted on: November 25, 2019 | | Kim Yuhl

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Atlantic City Race Course Is In Search Of New Life, But Why A Standalone Sportsbook?

Atlantic City Race Course has been vacant since its last race in 2015. There is speculation it is the perfect spot for a new standalone sportsbook, but why? Read More

Posted on: November 18, 2019 | | Kim Yuhl

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DraftKings And Resorts ‘Share The Same Vision’ In Growing Their Atlantic City Sportsbook

The DraftKings Sportsbook app may have just launched in PA, but November also happens to mark the NJ sportsbook's one-year retail anniversary at Resorts AC. Read More

Posted on: November 12, 2019 | | Bill Gelman

An Inside Look At The Book At Bally’s AC: Huge NJ Sportsbook Delivers On NFL Sunday

A PlayNJ writer visits The Book at Bally's in Atlantic City for some NFL action, and ride out his Philadelphia Eagles, Lions and Buccaneers ticket. Read More

Posted on: October 31, 2019 | | Mike McGough

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Eagles Fans, This Is Your Chance To Meet Randall Cunningham At DraftKings Sportsbook

Since Randall Cunningham, the legendary Eagles quarterback, is visiting DraftKings Sportsbook at Resorts on Sunday, here are five of his best games. Read More

Posted on: October 30, 2019 | | Bill Gelman

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Atlantic Club May Finally Reopen As A Non-Gaming Hotel And That Gives Us Pause

Learning that the Atlantic Club sold makes us wonder will it be successful. Its new owner looks forward to "restoring such a great property." Read More

Posted on: October 3, 2019 | | Bill Gelman

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Seasoned Exec Tapped To Lead Caesars Casinos In Atlantic City

Caesars Entertaiment picks a new a leader of its Atlantic City casinos, but once approved, Ronald Baumann's tenure will begin during volatile times. Read More

Posted on: October 1, 2019 | | Kevin Shelly

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