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A 3-year-old Atlantic City hit-and-run victim is now home and recovering

Child Recovering After Atlantic City Hit-and-Run; Police Say Suspect Car Was Found at Borgata

Surveillance footage led police to a hit-and-run suspect vehicle, which was found at Borgata Hotel and Casino,

Posted on: August 17, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Online roulette players in New Jersey and Michigan seem to prefer betting on the number 0.

Roulette Rules Lead New Jersey Searches in Hard Rock Bet Report

New Jersey residents searching for information about roulette appear more interested in learning the rules than finding betting strategies

Posted on: August 17, 2026 | | Noah Dmello

BetMGM, Borgata Add Live-streamed Physical Slots in New Jersey

BetMGM and Borgata Online Casino players can now remotely play real slot machines via live stream in New Jersey

Posted on: August 13, 2026 | | Noah Dmello

Hard Rock Bet Launches $150K Casino Bonus Sweepstakes in New Jersey

Hard Rock Bet Online Casino will award casino credits to 5,000 players in New Jersey and Michigan this week

Posted on: August 12, 2026 | | Noah Dmello

Hard Rock Bet's Mega Jackpot closes in on $3 million in New Jersey.

Hard Rock Bet’s $2.5M Mega Jackpot Sets New Record in New Jersey

A month after Hard Rock Bet New Jersey's Mega Jackpot hit on its highest amount ever, the jackpot sets a new record as it closes in on $3 million

Posted on: August 12, 2026 | | Noah Dmello

The Golden Nugget has launched two casino promotions: $250,000 in free play and a 2026 Porsche Macan.

Golden Nugget Atlantic City Offers $250K Sweepstakes, Porsche Giveaway

Players at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City can win thousands of dollars in free play or a 2026 Porsche Macan, with drawings in early September

Posted on: August 11, 2026 | | Noah Dmello

New Jersey saw record tax revenue from online casino operators in FY 2026.

New Jersey Gaming Taxes Reach Record $925.7M

New Jersey collected 42.3% more tax money from gaming in Fiscal Year 2026, mainly due to the continued growth of online casinos and a higher tax rate

Posted on: August 11, 2026 | | Noah Dmello

Grants from casino revenue have gone to 14 programs and events in the city.

Nearly $1.8M in Grants Approved for Atlantic City Programs and Events

More than a dozen grants from casino revenue fund workforce training, food access, public art, and free concerts across the city

Posted on: August 10, 2026 | | Noah Dmello

Phish will open its fall 2026 tour with three shows at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall

Phish Sets Three-Night Atlantic City Run at Boardwalk Hall This October

Phish will open its fall 2026 tour with three shows at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on Oct. 2-4, with ticket dates now set.

Posted on: August 8, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Typewriter page reading 'coalition,' representing the multistate AG letter to the CFTC

NJ Attorney General Joins 44-State Coalition Against CFTC Rule

Attorney General Davenport and 43 state AGs are asking the CFTC to scrap and rewrite its prediction market proposal

Posted on: August 6, 2026 | | Noah Dmello

Rob Garrett’s Neil Diamond tribute show will happen on Aug. 15 at Golden Nugget AC Casino

Rob Garrett’s Neil Diamond Tribute Set for Golden Nugget Atlantic City on Aug. 15

The Grand at Golden Nugget Atlantic City will host Rob Garrett’s Neil Diamond tribute show on Aug. 15, with tickets starting at $57.15.

Posted on: August 6, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

USA TODAY 10Best expert panel says it has nominated four AC casino hotels for the award

4 Atlantic City Casino Hotels Nominated for USA TODAY 10Best List in the U.S.

Borgata, Hard Rock, Ocean and Resorts Casino Hotel are among USA TODAY 10Best nominees for best casino hotels in the U.S. Voting runs through Aug. 24.

Posted on: August 5, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Aerial night view of Ocean Casino Resort tower in Atlantic City

Ocean Casino Resort Now Fully Owned by Ilitch Gaming

Ilitch Gaming has finalized its purchase of Ocean Casino Resort's remaining stake, gaining control in Atlantic City

Posted on: August 4, 2026 | | Noah Dmello

Police arrested an Atlantic City man, charged with aggravated assault and resisting arrest

Wanted Atlantic City Man Arrested After Alleged Assault on Officer and Flight Through Tropicana

Police said a wanted Atlantic City man was arrested after allegedly assaulting an officer and fleeing through Tropicana. He faces aggravated assault and resisting arrest charges.

Posted on: August 4, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Upcoming Brass Transit Tour now includes a stop at Bally's Atlantic City

Brass Transit Tour Includes Bally’s Atlantic City Stop as Chicago Tribute Act Heads to NJ

Tickets for Brass Transit's Aug. 6 show at the Stafford Township Arts Center are $65 for front orchestra seats and $55 for rear orchestra seats, via stacnj.com.

Posted on: August 3, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

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