NJ’s Second-Chance Jobs Program a Model for Other States

A New Jersey jobs program makes rehabilitated drug offenders eligible to work in AC casinos—a privilege once denied them. Casino Control Commission Chairman Jim Plousis (l.) says other states...

In-State College Betting No Slam Dunk in NJ

On election day, voters will decide whether to let bettors wager on games involving a New Jersey college or one played in the state. The decision is far from...

Caesars, Spiegelworld Join Forces in Vegas, AC, New Orleans

Caesars Entertainment and Spiegelworld last week announced a multimillion-dollar live entertainment deal to create three, all-new, permanent shows in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and New Orleans. The new theater...

Caesars, Nobu Announce Expansion

Caesars Entertainment and Nobu Hospitality will open two new Nobu Hotels and restaurants in New Orleans (l.), Atlantic City and Las Vegas.

Bally’s Brand Expands

The transformation of the former Twin River casinos to Bally’s properties continued last week in Rhode Islands, Illinois and Atlantic City where the company got the go-ahead to invest...

NJ Governor Murphy, Former Penn CEO Wilmott Featured at ECGC

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (l.) has been announced as a keynote speaker at the East Coast Gaming Congress & NextGen Gaming Forum in Atlantic City next month.

NJ Regulator Warns Sportsbooks to Control Ads

David Rebuck (l.), the head of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, says if sportsbooks don't rein in advertising on their own, regulators will take action. He’s not...

AC Council Supports Casino Smoking Ban

City Council in Atlantic City approved a resolution to support a Senate bill that closes the loophole that allows smoking on the casino floor. The casinos went smoke-free during...

Podcast with George Papanier and Phil Juliano

Interview with George Papanier, president and CEO, and Phil Juliano, the executive vice president, casino operations and chief marketing officer, Bally’s Corporation.

PA Lawmakers to Address Unregulated Gaming

The Pennsylvania state Senate plans to renew its effort to pass gambling legislation that will target the tens of thousands of unregulated machines operating around the state.

Barstool Sportsbook Launches in New Jersey

Barstool Sportsbook has quietly launched its seventh and largest online sportsbook in New Jersey through a licensed held by Freehold Raceway, which Penn owns jointly with Greenwood Racing.

Podcast with Jay Snowden, President & CEO, Penn National Gaming

An interview with Jay Snowden, the president and CEO of Penn National Gaming, the industry’s third-largest operator, on why his focus today is as much on interactive gaming as...

Video Podcast with David Rebuck

A discussion with David Rebuck, Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, on meeting the challenges of the pandemic and sports betting.

Atlantic City Online Casinos Still Raking It In

Online gambling essentially supported Atlantic City casinos in the worst days of 2020. Even now, with casinos open—and in the peak summer season, to boot—iGaming hasn’t slowed down. Can...

Caesars Launches Rebranded Sportsbook App

Caesars Entertainment has launched Caesars Sportsbook, a new mobile sports betting app, with a national marketing campaign offering unprecedented promotions.

Ocean Casino Resort Signs Interim Contract with Local 54

Unite Here Local 54 employees at Ocean Casino Resort voted in favor of an interim contract with the union. Negotiations are ongoing for a permanent deal. Ocean and Bally’s...

Podcast with Terry Glebocki, Chief Executive Officer, Ocean Casino Hotel

The GGB Podcast features a discussion with Terry Glebocki, the CEO of Ocean Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, on how her property has performed since re-opening after the pandemic...

Podcast with Joe Lupo, President, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

A discussion with Joe Lupo, the president of Hard Rock Atlantic City, on how his property survived the pandemic.

Esports: The Next Big Betting Trend?

For fans of the traditional Big 4—NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB—the idea of competitive video gaming as a sport is a head-scratcher. But esports contests are now considered real sporting...

Genting Spending Big to Bring NYC Casinos

The New York-based arm of Genting Malaysia was one of the Top 10 highest-spending lobbying groups in the Empire State in 2020. Genting is heavily and literally invested in...