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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 | | PlayNJ News Team

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 | | PlayNJ News Team

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 | | PlayNJ News Team

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 | | PlayNJ News Team

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 | | PlayNJ News Team

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 | | PlayNJ News Team

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 | | PlayNJ News Team

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 | | PlayNJ News Team

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 | | PlayNJ News Team

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 | | PlayNJ News Team

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 | | PlayNJ News Team

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 | | PlayNJ News Team

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 | | PlayNJ News Team

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 | | PlayNJ News Team

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 | | PlayNJ News Team

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

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

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

Caesars Sportsbook Fined $296,715 by New Jersey Regulators

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caesars CEO Tom Reeg Expected To Take Broader Role In Fertitta Businesses

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CRDA Opens $3 Million RISE Atlantic City Grant Program for Local Nonprofits

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