Majority of NJ Lawmakers Sponsor Smoking Ban Bill
The push to ban smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos now has the support of the majority of lawmakers. The vote is expected to occur in September.
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Former NGCB Chair Appointed as Raiders Team President
Longtime Nevada gaming regulator Sandra Douglass Morgan (l.) has been named as the new president of the Las Vegas Raiders, becoming the first black woman to serve as a...
UK: PM Resignation Puts a Halt to Gaming Review
Boris Johnson (l.) has stepped down as Prime Minister of the U.K., along with dozens of other top officials. Gambling Minister Chris Philip is among those who have left...
Protester at Hot Dog Contest Prompts Sportsbook Refunds
Joey Chestnut hoped to break his own record of 76 hot dogs consumed at the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. However, a pork protester rushed onstage (l.) and...
Atlantic City Casino Strike Averted
In the first contract to expire following the pandemic, the Atlantic City casinos reached an agreement with Local 54, just in time for the July 4th weekend.
Atlantic City’s Local 54 Authorizes Strike
With contract negotiations between Local 54 Unite Here and Atlantic City casinos bogged down, the union has authorized a strike. Whether it takes place depends on future talks.
Caesars Unveils More Investments for AC Property
Caesars Entertainment has lined up a number of projects this summer for its flagship Atlantic City resort (l.). The projects include renovations to a pool in the spa area,...
AC Casinos Claim That They Are Unfairly Taxed
The Press of Atlantic City and ProPublica looked at the casinos' claim that they need tax relief. Turns out, the claim might not hold up to scrutiny. Atlantic County...
Not Enough Votes To Ban Smoking In AC
The list of legislators sponsoring the anti-smoking ban keeps growing but they are still too short on the numbers. It looks like the ban may have to wait until...
New Jersey Requires Sportsbooks Verify Income ID
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement is requiring all sportsbooks to establish two factor or multi-factor authentication for access to sites. The purpose is to reduce the chance...
Podcast with Jacqueline Grace, Tropicana Casino
An interview with Jacqueline Grace, vice president and general manager of the Tropicana in Atlantic City, on her first two years in charge and what she envisions for the...
Atlantic City Casinos Hold Job Fair Amid Brewing Labor Dispute
On June 2, the Atlantic City casino industry held a job fair—at the same time, Local 54 of Unite Here labor union picketed outside the Tropicana, the first labor...
Hard Rock AC Accused of Media Gag Order on Smoking Ban
An anti-smoking group (l.) is accusing Hard Rock Atlantic City of issuing an order to dissuade employees from talking to the media on the issue of banning smoking in...
New Jersey Senate Approves AC Transportation Link
The New Jersey Senate has approved a bill that authorizes a plan to develop a transportation system linking Atlantic City International Airport (l.) to the Atlantic City tourism district.
Caesars Offers Employees Education Assistance
Caesars Entertainment is launching All-In On Education, an education assistance program for its employees that includes student debt repayment, tuition assistance, scholarship opportunities and a college savings plan.
Bally’s Atlantic City Celebrates Its Renovations On Memorial Day Weekend
Ribbon cuttings, fireworks, entertainment, giveaways, and more!
Clearing the Air
Atlantic City workers and casinos differ on the smoking issue, while a second Philadelphia-area casino goes non-smoking.
Fixed-Odds Races Arrive at New Jersey Track
The long-awaited introduction of fixed-odds horse racing finally went off May 7 at Monmouth Park (l.) in Oceanport, N.J. Unlike parimutuel wagering, fixed-odds retain the odds at the time...
DraftKings Finalizes Acquisition of Golden Nugget OG
Golden Nugget Online Gaming Chairman Tilman Fertitta worked out a deal to sell his company to DraftKings. The all-stock deal passed was completed last week.
Second Judge Shoots Down Atlantic City Casino Tax Changes
The AC casino industry lost again in its bid to change the deal they crafted for payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT). On May 2, a Superior Court Judge...
