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

Phil Ivey’s Appeal In UK Edge-Sorting Case Will Be Heard This Week

Poker pro Phil Ivey will get his day in UK court with regards to his edge-sorting case. The Borgata Casino in NJ is also suing Ivey to recoup winnings. Read More

Posted on: April 12, 2016 | | Steve Ruddock

North Jersey Casino referendum possible outcomes

If NJ Voters Approve The North Jersey Casino Referendum, What Happens Next?

The issue of expanding land-based casinos to North Jersey is a hot-button one, but could result in a favorable situation for properties in Atlantic City. Read More

Posted on: March 30, 2016 | | Steve Ruddock

North Jersey casino bill passes both houses

New Jersey Residents Will Vote On North Jersey Casino Expansion In November

As Atlantic City fights to avoid bankruptcy, a measure that will allow up to 2 casinos to be built in North Jersey passed both houses of the NJ Legislature. Read More

Posted on: March 15, 2016 | | Steve Ruddock

North Jersey Casino Assembly Hearing Raises Tax Question

If casinos do come to the northern part of NJ, they may be taxed at a rate that is the highest in the nation, partly to offset Atlantic City revenue loss. Read More

Posted on: March 9, 2016 | | Robert DellaFave

NJ Considers New Bill Aimed At Attracting Boutique Casinos To Atlantic City

There's new focus on an idea that has been floated in Atlantic City before - allowing boutique casinos in AC to help shore up flagging NJ gambling revenue. Read More

Posted on: March 3, 2016 | | Steve Ruddock

Oral Arguments In New Jersey Sports Betting Case Begin Wednesday

Another chapter in New Jersey's long-running case attempting to legalize sports betting is set to unfold this week, with oral arguments set to start Weds. Read More

Posted on: February 15, 2016 | | Steve Ruddock

Borgata To Atlantic City: Pay Us What You Owe Us Or Else

The most successful New Jersey casino, Borgata, is threatening to withhold tax payments from Atlantic City due to a long overdue tax refund payment. Read More

Posted on: February 8, 2016 | | Steve Ruddock

North Jersey Casino Expansion Could Be On the Ballot In November

In what is being touted as a last-minute compromise, it looks as if the matter of building North New Jersey casinos will be a ballot issue come November. Read More

Posted on: January 13, 2016 | | Steve Ruddock

NJ Lawmakers Won’t “Fuhgeddaboudit” – Push Renewed For North Jersey Casinos

Two new bills have been introduced to clear the way for northern New Jersey casinos, but the plans diverge as to how to deal with Atlantic City casinos. Read More

Posted on: December 21, 2015 | | Steve Ruddock

New Jersey Takes Another Swing At Legal Sports Betting: Rehearing Set For February

A February hearing will be the latest in a years-long quest by New Jersey to legalize sports betting. The case is likely to overshadow online gambling news. Read More

Posted on: December 14, 2015 | | Steve Ruddock

888 Poker Well Represented At WSOP Main Event Final Table

Players will be sporting patches for 888 Poker New Jersey at the WSOP Main Event final table, but will other gambling sites will be represented as sponsors? Read More

Posted on: November 8, 2015 | | Steve Ruddock

WSOP Main Event Final Table: What To Watch For

The 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event Championship is set to take place November 8-10. Here's what to look out for from the WSOP and Caesars this year. Read More

Posted on: November 6, 2015 | | Steve Ruddock

Atlantic City Archives: When Boxing Stood A Fighting Chance

For a period during the 1980s and 1990s, boxing was a big draw to the New Jersey casinos in Atlantic City. A chronicle of the rise and fall of boxing in AC. Read More

Posted on: September 2, 2015 | | Steve Ruddock

New Jersey Misses Again On Its Latest Swing At Legalizing Sports Betting

A court once again has put the brakes on efforts to bring legal sports betting to New Jersey, something the state's casinos want badly. An appeal is likely. Read More

Posted on: August 26, 2015 | | Steve Ruddock

Atlantic City Archives: NJ Online Gambling Brings The WPT Championship To The Borgata

It was the legal NJ online casino industry that made the World Poker Tour move its home from Las Vegas to the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Read More

Posted on: August 25, 2015 | | Steve Ruddock