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Posted on: September 2, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

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Posted on: September 2, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

NY's Casino Tax Dispute Pits Queens Democrats Lawmakers Against State

Queens Democrats Urge Hochul to Block 72% Tax Burden on Resorts World NYC Casino Plan

Lawmakers call Resorts World's 72% tax burden excessively high, noting New Jersey, Michigan, and Ohio all charge casinos far lower rates than New York.

Posted on: September 2, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Sitar Brings Fine-Dining Indian Food to Hard Rock AC

Hard Rock Atlantic City Adds Sitar, a New Fine-Dining Indian Restaurant

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has opened Sitar, a new fine-dining Indian restaurant that the property says was part of its $50 million capital improvement plan for 2026.

Posted on: September 1, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

CRDA Grant Helps 5 Atlantic City Women Secure Jobs

MudGirls received a $100,000 grant from the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority that was used to help five women secure jobs

Posted on: August 31, 2026 | | Noah Dmello

Study Warns Atlantic City Casino Economy Faces Growing Pressure

A study by the Atlantic County Economic Alliance outlines possible outcomes for the Atlantic City casino industry in the next nine years

Posted on: August 28, 2026 | | Noah Dmello

AC Casino union reaches 1-year contracts with all 9 the local casino properties

Atlantic City Casino Union Reaches New 1-Year Deals With All Nine Properties

Atlantic City casino workers secured new one-year deals at all nine properties, giving the market short-term labor stability while broader financial uncertainty remains.

Posted on: August 28, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Brooklyn Jackpot Winner Scores Big on Dragon Link Slot

Brooklyn Jackpot Winner Takes Over $171K at Hard Rock Atlantic City

Hard Rock Atlantic City has now reported two six-figure Brooklyn jackpots since Memorial Day, most recently $171,535.97 on a $1 Dragon Link slot machine.

Posted on: August 27, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Atlantic City Casino Profits Fall 10% Despite Revenue Growth

Gross profit fell 10% at Atlantic City casinos in the second quarter even though net revenue rose to $844.5 million

Posted on: August 26, 2026 | | Noah Dmello

Resorts Casino Hotel Opens The Boo Bar for Halloween

The Boo Bar has returned at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, a seasonal Bar One makeover featuring themed cocktails and entertainment

Posted on: August 25, 2026 | | Noah Dmello

Hard Rock Bet Opens Online Qualifying for $100K Atlantic City Slot Tournament

Hard Rock Bet online players in New Jersey can qualify to play in a $100,000 live slot tournament at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

Posted on: August 21, 2026 | | Noah Dmello

New Jersey's online casino market notched a record revenue month

NJ Online Casinos Set Revenue Record with $276.9M in July

New Jersey online casinos hit a record $276.9 million in July. FanDuel widens its lead over DraftKings and Golden Nugget, surging 53.1%.

Posted on: August 21, 2026 | | Noah Dmello

AC Casino Revenue Jumps 18.2% From June to $304.2M

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Rises to $304.2M in July

July marked Atlantic City casinos' best month since August 2025, as slots, table games and most properties posted double-digit growth.

Posted on: August 21, 2026 | | Noah Dmello

Why Caesars Chose Fertitta’s Secured Offer Over Icahn’s Higher Bid

Caesars did not advance Carl Icahn’s competing acquisition proposal due to several concerns, deciding to stay with Fertitta's lower offer

Posted on: August 20, 2026 | | Noah Dmello

Hard Rock Bet's Biggest Jackpot Ever Cost A New Jersey Player 20 Cents

Linden Player Wins $2.9 Million Hard Rock Bet Jackpot On A $2 Spin

Rose M. won $2,949,857.40 on a $2 spin at Hard Rock Bet, the operator's largest jackpot ever, though still short of BetMGM's $6.5 million New Jersey record.

Posted on: August 20, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

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