New Jersey Casino News, Updates, And Analysis From Play NJ

Why A PointsBet Retail Sportsbook At Bally’s Makes A Lot Of Sense

Since the new owner of Bally's AC has yet to announce retail sportsbook plans, we are going out on a hypothetical limb that PointsBet may play a big role. Read More

Posted on: September 18, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

Here’s How Trop Advantage, One Club Members Will Switch To Caesars Rewards

If you have built up perks as part of the Tropicana rewards program, here's how Trop Advantage and One Club members will move to Caesars Rewards. Read More

Posted on: September 14, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Atlantic City Casinos Fire Up Promotions To Try For An Endless Summer

Slot credit, bonus cash, luxury cars, and free parking: There are a lot of Atlantic City casino promotions ongoing right now that might be tempting. Read More

Posted on: September 11, 2020 | | Derek Helling

William Hill Branding Expands To Two More Atlantic City Sportsbooks

The sportsbooks at Harrah's Resort and Bally's Wild Wild West in Atlantic City now bear the name of William Hill Sports Book. Read More

Posted on: September 10, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

Freehold Raceway Set To Open Parx Sportsbook Before NFL Kickoff

The new Freehold sportsbook will carry the name Parx Sportsbook when it opens at the New Jersey racetrack on Sept. 9, just in time for the NFL. Read More

Posted on: August 31, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

Borgata Takes Aim At Ocean Casino’s Recent Hires In New Lawsuit

In a lawsuit, Borgata says that Ocean Casino Resort hired several of its former executives with the goal of crippling Borgata and gaining customer info. Read More

Posted on: August 28, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Ocean Casino’s Turnaround Continues With Big Gains In July

Ocean Casino Resort is making major strides as the property actually saw a spike in July casino revenue. And this is while operating at 25% capacity. Read More

Posted on: August 20, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

Borgata’s New President Had A ‘Challenging’ Start, But Things Are Looking Up

Melonie Johnson took over Borgata in Atlantic City in the middle of the pandemic shutdown. But now that Borgata AC is open, "it feels very good being back." Read More

Posted on: August 7, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

Bally’s New Owner Wants To Bring The Atlantic City Casino Back Into The Spotlight

The future looks bright for Bally's Atlantic City, as Twin River intends to bring the property "back to a level of prominence that it once had." Read More

Posted on: July 29, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

No More Waiting: Borgata Welcomes Guests Back After Four Months Of Closed Doors

Borgata rejoined its fellow Atlantic City casinos on Sunday, bringing all nine New Jersey casinos back in action for the first time since March. Read More

Posted on: July 27, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

How Caesars Entertainment Plans To Give Its Core Atlantic City Casinos A Little TLC

Atlantic City casinos falling under the new Caesars will finally get some upgrades. But when? Think September, says regional president Steve Callender. Read More

Posted on: July 27, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

Resorts President And CEO Believes Atlantic City’s Recovery ‘Will All Work Out’

It may not be a typical summer at Resorts AC, but Mark Giannantonio says there are some key elements of the business that are very encouraging. Read More

Posted on: July 22, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

Eldorado's acquisition of Caesars was formally approved Friday

NJDGE Approves Eldorado-Caesars Merger, Signaling Deal’s Closure

The Eldorado-Caesars merger was formally approved Friday by the Casino Control Commission of NJ, making it the largest casino operator in the US. Read More

Posted on: July 17, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Borgata Plans To Reopen Its Doors On July 26 With Safety Precautions In Place

The delay to the Borgata reopening has a finite end date. The casino will start welcoming guests again on July 26, but with several safety precautions. Read More

Posted on: July 14, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Lack Of Indoor Dining Is ‘A Deterrent,’ But Hard Rock AC President Remains Upbeat

Hard Rock casino president Joe Lupo discusses a wide range of topics in an exclusive interview, including reopening weekend and the future of Atlantic City. Read More

Posted on: July 13, 2020 | | Bill Gelman