Atlantic County Files Suit to Stop AC PILOT Law
NJ Executive Dennis Levinson (l.) has sued the state after lawmakers approved a casino-backed plan to remove two revenue streams from tax calculations.
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New York State Gets 30 Requests for Downstate Casinos
New York State has three downstate casino licenses up for grabs, and commissioners have received 30 requests for info. MGM and Genting, which run less than full-scale casinos in...
BetMGM Launches Borgata Bingo
BetMGM has launched the Borgata Bingo game in the state of Washington, the first 75-ball real-money online bingo game in the U.S., with sports legends commemorating first bets.
2021 is Best Year Ever for U.S. Casinos
The American Gaming Association reports that U.S. casinos have already broken the single-year record for revenues, recording $44.15 billion through October, with two months to go.
NJ Senator Deaf to Atlantic City Smoking Issue
In his final days as New Jersey Senate president, Steve Sweeney (l.) could probably push a bill to ban smoking in the casinos. But it’s unlikely he’ll take that...
Golden Nugget SPAC Falling Apart
Golden Nugget boss Tilman Fertitta canceled the planned IPO for his company using a SPAC as the vehicle. But Fast Acquisition says not so fast.
Meadowlands’ Gural Seeks Dismissal of Suit
Eight horse racing owners have filed suit against Meadowlands boss Jeff Gural (l.) and his three racetracks, alleging they were unfairly banned. Gural’s attorneys have asked for a dismissal...
NJ Sports Fans Bet Game Already Played
A mistake in the U.K. resulted in 86 New Jersey bettors winning a total of $15,000 for a prop bet on a game already played. Marcus Rashford (l.) scored...
NJ Officials Noncommittal About Smoking Ban
When smoking was banned as part of Covid-19 restrictions, the financial results weren’t as punitive as expected. But New Jersey lawmakers have yet to make the ban permanent, and...
Jersey Devils Add Betway as Official Partner
The New Jersey Devils signed a partnership with Betway in which brand exposure and media coverage benefits team and operator. The deal comes on the heels of a similar...
Pay for Play on the Boardwalk?
Why would local politicians in New Jersey support a bill that would damage their constituents in Atlantic City and across the state?
Hard Rock AC Names Spagno to Head Table Games
Gaming veteran Anthony Spagno has been tapped as vice president of table games at Hard Rock Atlantic City. Spagno began in the business as a dealer in Caesars Atlantic...
Callahan Named Interim CEO at Ocean Casino
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City has named Bill Callahan as interim CEO. A 25-year industry veteran, Callahan moves up from senior vice president. Prior to Ocean, he worked...
Voters Defeat New Jersey College Wagers
In unexpected decisions New Jerseyans made it plain they want no further expansion of gaming in the state. Here’s a rundown of the November elections.
Bally’s Begins Three-Year Overhaul in Atlantic City
In an efforts to rejuvenate one of the oldest casino hotels in Atlantic City, Bally’s Corp. has embarked on a $100 million upgrade of its namesake property, with renovated...
Study: Caesars Building Brand Awareness in Sports Betting Markets
A recent study shows that Caesars Entertainment’s brand awareness among radio listeners in sports betting markets has grown by more than 113 percent in the past six months.
Lots of Jobs. Too Few Applicants. Welcome to Las Vegas
When federal unemployment add-ons stopped coming, the experts predicted workers would rush to fill jobs. They didn’t, and in Las Vegas, all manner of employers are scrambling to find...
How Sports Betting is Changing the Face of Sports
According to a new survey, the growth of legal sports betting is actually growing the fan base, and bringing new demographics to the betting pool. Bettors are now male...
Take Over at Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort
CEO Terry Glebocki (l.) resigns as Ilitch Holdings takes over management of Ocean Casino Resort.
The Renaissance Project Latest Proposal for Bader Field
In Atlantic City, the latest development plan for long-vacant Bader Field includes some 800 residential units, retail shops, restaurants, an amphitheater—and maybe gambling, too. But the centerpiece is a...
