Borgata to Invest in Rooms, Casino Floor
Faced with reinvestment from its nearest competitors, Atlantic City market leader Borgata has committed to revamping hotel rooms and the casino.
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Weekend Events Bring Crowds Back to Atlantic City
The 'Madness of March' has returned to the Atlantic City Convention Center and Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.
In Billion-Dollar Deal, Churchill Downs to Buy Peninsula Pacific
Churchill Downs Inc. will acquire most of the assets of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment for $2.485 billion. The deal includes Colonial Downs Racetrack (l.) and Rosie’s Emporiums in Virginia, as...
States Observe Problem Gambling Awareness Month
As access to gaming grows, concerns about at-risk players are on the rise. March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Here’s how states, health professionals and the gaming industry are...
Gaming Companies Rally Around Ukraine
Gaming firms are rallying to support Ukraine, raising relief funds and severing business relationships in Russia. Karolina Pelc (l.), founder and CEO of BeyondPlay, announced a fundraiser for Ukraine...
Ocean Casino Names New General Manager
Atlantic City's Ocean Casino Resort has elevated Bill Callahan to the top post as newly created general manager.
NJ Judge to Rule on AC PILOT Suit
Atlantic County, New Jersey, filed suit against the state over legislation to alter the payments from casinos in lieu of taxes, known as PILOT. A judge heard from both...
U.S. Casino Traffic Improves After Slow Start to Year
Visits to U.S. casinos fell in January based on foot traffic. An analyst blamed Covid-19’s omicron and lack of international travel but sees a turnaround coming through the rest...
Mask Mandates Dropped in Blue States
The governors of heavily Democratic states, including several major gaming states like Nevada, dropped the mask mandates, defying the federal government, which has been guided by CDC policy that...
Super Bowl Bets Rise, ‘Mattress Mac’ Sets Record
When all the bets are tallied, the American Gaming Association predicts record wagering on the Super Bowl. Houston furniture store magnate Mattress Mac set a U.S. sports betting record...
New York Mobile Sports Betting Surpasses New Jersey
Mobile sports betting in New York, which began January 9, has already surpassed longtime market-leader New Jersey.
New Sportsbook Coming to AC’s Ocean Casino
Building on its success in the Atlantic City gaming market, Ocean Casino will open a new sportsbook and entertainment venue by summer. The new facility will include a bar,...
Blatstein Brings Optimism to AC Project, But No Funds
Atlantic City developer Bart Blatstein has broken ground on an all-weather year-round water park adjacent to the Showboat Hotel. Was it for show or the real thing? Depends on...
AC Casinos Bring in Billions, But In-Person Play Lags
Atlantic City casinos generated $4.7 billion in 2021, but in-person casino revenues—$2.5 billion—are lagging. Last year’s annual take also lags behind pre-Covid 2019.
NJ Governor Promises to Support Smoking Ban
Pressure is mounting to ban the last vestiges of smoking in New Jersey casinos. Governor Phil Murphy (l.) is on record saying he will sign any bill that crosses...
Developer Breaks Ground on AC Water Park
Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein recently broke ground on a $100 million water park at the Showboat.
What’s in the Card for 2022: A Look Ahead
We ask the experts what’s ahead for gaming for 2022?
New Jersey Rejects Mediation in PILOT Suit
New Jersey Judge Joseph Marczyk asked state lawmakers to decide if meditation would settle a lawsuit against the state filed by Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson (l.) . The...
New Jersey Reintroduces Smoke-free Casino Bill
Cynthia Hallett (l.), president of Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights, says 2022 will be the year lawmakers in New Jersey approve a casino smoking ban. On January 12, six senators...
New York Goes Live with Mobile Sports Bets
At long last, New York sports fans can place mobile bets on their favorite teams. Starting Saturday morning, four mobile sportsbooks opened for wagers: Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, Rush Street...
