Atlantic City News And Analysis

WATCH: Atlantic City’s Trump Plaza Comes Down

In less than 30 seconds, the former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City came crashing down after it was imploded Wednesday morning.

Posted on: February 17, 2021 | | David Danzis

New Jersey Man Wins $1.1M Progressive Jackpot, Instantly Becomes Big Tipper

A Caesars progressive jackpot winner turned a $5 wager into a prize of over $1.1 million but spread the love before he left.

Posted on: February 16, 2021 | | Derek Helling

BetMGM Player Hits Mega Jackpot On New IGT Cleopatra Game

An unnamed BetMGM customer recently won $916,149 on IGT PlayDigital's MegaJackpots. The games were just added to the library last month.

Posted on: February 16, 2021 | | Stephanie Loder

Pandemic Accelerates Online Gaming Growth For Borgata, BetMGM

Borgata and BetMGM had its best year ever from online gambling as the global pandemic pushed casino customers to the Internet.

Posted on: February 8, 2021 | | David Danzis

NJ Bettors Among 23.2 Million AGA Expects To Wager On Super Bowl 55

The American Gaming Association expects Americans will bet a total of $4.3 billion on Super Bowl 55 on Sunday when the Bucs face the Chiefs.

Posted on: February 5, 2021 | | Stephanie Loder

PokerStars Stakes Hank Azaria, Many Other Celebrities In Charity Event On YouTube

The new Poker Home Game Series will feature several celebrities, including Hank Azaria, playing against each other on PokerStars for charity.

Posted on: January 29, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Talking Super Bowl Betting With DraftKings Sportsbook Director

As the countdown to Super Bowl 55 continues, DraftKings Sportsbook director weighs on the Bucs being the No. 1 liability and a home team versus Chiefs.

Posted on: January 27, 2021 | | Dave Bontempo

Monkey Business: Bally’s, Monkey Knife Fight DFS Site Agree To $90M Deal

Bally’s Corporation is acquiring Monkey Knife Fight, North America's third largest DFS operator, in a stock-only deal that could be worth up to $90 million.

Posted on: January 25, 2021 | | David Danzis

NJ Horsemen Settle Sports Betting Suit With Leagues, Just Not For $150 Million

The New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association has settled its sports betting case with the major professional sports leagues and the NCAA.

Posted on: January 15, 2021 | | David Danzis

FuboTV Set To Acquire Vigtory Sportsbook And Its NJ License Along With It

The number of partnerships between live sports broadcasters and gambling companies continues to climb, and the latest may produce a fuboTV sportsbook in New Jersey. While there are many unknown details, the media company’s acquisition of an online gambling platform seems like one item on that list that’s nearly done. fuboTV has an agreement to […]

Posted on: January 13, 2021 | | Derek Helling

How New York Will Challenge New Jersey Online Sports Betting Supremacy

New Jersey's position as the national leader in online sports betting may be in jeopardy with New York poised to enter the market.

Posted on: January 11, 2021 | | David Danzis

DraftKings Still Building On NJ Online Casino Success

DraftKings is playing a significant role in the NJ online casino industry's healthy evolution that has seen back-to-back $90 million months.

Posted on: January 8, 2021 | | Bill Gelman

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.

Posted on: December 23, 2020 | | David Danzis

Golden Nugget Still Making Moves To Remain King Of NJ Online Casino

Besides being the 777th slot title, the Golden Nugget Stepper is the latest example of what GNOG is doing to stay in front of NJ online casino competition.

Posted on: December 15, 2020 | | Bill Gelman