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Frank Sinatra's Golden Nugget Clash With a Regulator, Joel Jacobson

Joel Jacobson and Frank Sinatra’s Clash Helped Define an Early Atlantic City Casino Regulator

Joel Jacobson's public clash with Frank Sinatra at the Golden Nugget in 1984 became a defining moment for New Jersey's early casino regulators.

Posted on: September 9, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

AC Economy Diversifies Amid East Coast Casino Competition

Atlantic City Economy Pushes Beyond Casinos as New Competition Builds

Atlantic City is looking to diversify beyond casinos as competition increases, with redevelopment, housing incentives and workforce concerns now moving to the forefront.

Posted on: September 3, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Ocean Casino Partners With Cam Jurgens’ Jurgy on Blueberry BBQ Jerky Giveaway

Ocean Casino in Atlantic City is partnering with Cam Jurgens’ Jurgy brand on a Blueberry BBQ jerky launch and Instagram giveaway, which includes a hotel stay and meet-and-greet.

Posted on: September 1, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

New Jersey Sports Betting Ties Run Deep In BetMGM’s New Jon Hamm Campaign

BetMGM's new football campaign comes from the agency that built Borgata's popular ad, and BetMGM still runs its business from Jersey City

Posted on: September 1, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Retail Sports Betting Handle Shrinks Across 4 States, Including New Jersey

New Jersey Stops Breaking Out Retail Sports Betting Handle As In-Person Wagers Shrink

Retail sports betting handle fell 26.7% across New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Illinois in the first half of 2026, even as online handle rose just 0.2% overall.

Posted on: September 1, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Caesars Shareholder Vote Could Take Casino Giant Private

Caesars Sets Shareholder Vote on Fertitta-Backed Bid to Take Company Private

Caesars Entertainment has scheduled a shareholder vote next month on a multibillion-dollar proposal tied to Tilman Fertitta that would take the casino giant private.

Posted on: August 28, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Atlantic City's Boardwalk turned 156 this summer

Atlantic City Boardwalk Turns 156, Underscoring Its Long Link to Casinos and Tourism

The Atlantic City Boardwalk marked its 156th anniversary this summer, a milestone that highlights its lasting role in the city’s tourism, hospitality, and casino corridor.

Posted on: August 27, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Caesars Sportsbook's $296,715 New Jersey fine may be the largest ever against an online operator

Caesars Sportsbook Fined $296,715 by New Jersey Regulators

Caesars Sportsbook was fined $251,250 in New Jersey and ordered to pay another $45,465 in disgorgement, bringing the total penalty to $296,715.

Posted on: August 27, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Anthony Bourdain South Jersey Food Trail Includes Atlantic City Stops

Anthony Bourdain’s South Jersey Food Trail Still Runs Through Atlantic City

Anthony Bourdain visited New Jersey just once on Parts Unknown, and much of that 2015 episode centered on South Jersey. Several Atlantic City restaurants he featured were later folded into the state's Anthony Bourdain Food Trail.

Posted on: August 26, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

College Football’s Return Triggers Fanatics Sportsbook’s FanCash Payouts for New Jersey Bettors

College football is back, and Fanatics Sportsbook's FanCash credits New Jersey bettors cash back on every wager, win or lose

Posted on: August 26, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Bally's Appoints Tom Pohlman to Lead Its Atlantic City Property

Bally’s Names Atlantic City Veteran Tom Pohlman President of Bally’s Atlantic City

Bally’s Corporation has hired Tom Pohlman as president of Bally’s Atlantic City, bringing in an executive who spent 15 years in leadership roles at Golden Nugget Atlantic City.

Posted on: August 26, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Atlantic City's Lucky Snake Ranks No. 2 in U.S. Survey by SIXT

Atlantic City’s Lucky Snake Ranks No. 2 as 3 New Jersey Arcades Crack U.S. Top 5

SIXT's survey of 200 American arcades puts New Jersey on top, with Lucky Snake, Silverball Retro Arcade, and Activate Games all landing in the top five.

Posted on: August 26, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

New Jersey Casino Control Commission Chairman James Plousis said Atlantic City is marking major milestones while also preparing for future competition

NJ Casino Control Commission Chair James Plousis Highlights Atlantic City Milestones, NYC Competition

James Plousis reflected on nearly seven years as New Jersey's casino chairman, from sports betting's rise and pandemic struggles to Atlantic City's 50th anniversary celebrations, too.

Posted on: August 19, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews