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Live Updates On Trump Plaza Implosion In Atlantic City: Auction Raises $16K

Atlantic City is accepting public bids to implode the former Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino and using the money for the Boys & Girls Club. Read More

Posted on: December 28, 2020 | | David Danzis

Borgata Giving Back To Atlantic City This Holiday Season

Borgata is not content with just a single act of kindness as the MGM-owned property is contributing $45,000 in gifts and donations to local organizations. Read More

Posted on: December 24, 2020 | | David Danzis

FanDuel Opens Temporary Sportsbook At Bally’s Atlantic City

The temporary FanDuel Sportsbook at Bally's Atlantic City opened Dec. 22. The permanent space is targeted for a spring 2021 debut. Read More

Posted on: December 23, 2020 | | David Danzis

Harrah’s Atlantic City To Reopen Poker Room With Eight-Handed Tables Dec. 26

Harrah's Resorts AC is getting ready to welcome back live poker players on Dec. 26, joining Borgata as the only casinos to bring back the popular game. Read More

Posted on: December 17, 2020 | | Martin Harris

Moving In: New Owner Taking Over Bally’s Atlantic City

Bally's new owner is ready to upgrade the 41-year-old property at Park Place and the Boardwalk. However, Bally's Corp. also has bigger nationwide plans. Read More

Posted on: November 19, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

Showboat Water Park Project Moving Along Swimmingly

The proposed Showboat water park in Atlantic City got another necessary approval, this time from the city's Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. Read More

Posted on: November 18, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Saying Final Farewells To Trump Plaza As Implosion Day Draws Closer

Specific details are still to come, but Trump Plaza, the last piece of Donald Trump's former Atlantic City casino empire, will be imploded Jan. 29, 2021. Read More

Posted on: November 10, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

Ocean Casino Hopes To Raise More Than The Limit On Slot Play

Ocean Casino is building a new high-limit slot area with 140 machines and upgraded amenities to make the property even more competitive in Atlantic City. Read More

Posted on: November 4, 2020 | | Derek Helling

FanDuel Sportsbook Announces Plans To Open At Bally’s AC

The pending new owner of Bally's AC has made a deal with FanDuel Sportsbook for retail and mobile sports betting. Temporary operations could launch in 2020. Read More

Posted on: October 29, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

Shuffle Up And Deal: Borgata AC Poker Room Is Back In Business

The Borgata Poker Room is open, with 30 socially distanced tables. There is still no word on when the other four Atlantic City poker rooms will reopen. Read More

Posted on: October 16, 2020 | | Martin Harris

New Owner, But Bally’s Name Staying Put On Atlantic City Boardwalk

The pending new owner of Bally's AC is purchasing the brand from Caesars Entertainment, ending speculation on whether the property will be changing names. Read More

Posted on: October 13, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

When Will Live Poker Rooms Reopen At Atlantic City Casinos?

As September winds down, the five Atlantic City poker rooms remain closed. While indoor dining has returned, the future of AC live poker remains a mystery. Read More

Posted on: September 23, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

The Story Of Trump Plaza And Its Roller-Coaster Ride In Atlantic City

Trump Plaza will be demolished in 2021, but before the tower that bore Donald Trump's name comes tumbling down, here's a look back — and a look forward. Read More

Posted on: September 22, 2020 | | Bill Gelman

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

Since Bally's AC's new owner has yet to announce retail sportsbook plans, we're going out on a hypothetical limb and saying 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