NJ Lawmakers Want College Sports Betting
New Jersey lawmakers are seeking approval to remove the prohibition against betting on in state college sports, including Rutgers, the state university. The change requires a constitutional amendment.
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Capacity Restrictions Lifted for New Jersey, PA Casinos
Atlantic City casino resorts will be permitted to return to 100 percent capacity on May 19, while Pennsylvania casinos return to full capacity on the May 31 Memorial Day...
New Jersey Bill Would Extend State Takeover of AC
New Jersey Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo (l.) has introduced legislation to extend the state takeover of Atlantic City for another four years, with restoration of civil service protections.
Retail Casino Growth in Atlantic City Doesn’t Hurt iGaming
April gaming statistics in New Jersey’s brick-and-mortar casinos showed a pandemic rebound. But the rebound hasn’t had a measurable impact on online gaming, which increased 35 percent over last...
New Jersey, New York Lift Most Covid-19 Restrictions
On May 19, New Jersey and New York will remove most coronavirus restrictions. Some will remain, especially for showrooms and conventions, where masks remain essential.
Post-Pandemic Report on Atlantic City Released
To help a post-pandemic Atlantic City, New Jersey lawmakers have called for a blueprint for recovery that includes Boardwalk improvements and a jobs council.
What Brought Detroit Casino Family to Atlantic City?
The Ilitch family has its fingerprints all over Detroit—in sports franchises, an entertainment arena and a casino. The latter interest brought the company to Atlantic City to acquire half...
Caesars Will Sell William Hill’s Non-U.S. Assets
Caesars Entertainment will follow through with its promise to sell William Hill assets outside the U.S. The sale of 1,400 shops in the U.K. could fetch $2.1 billion from...
SuperBook Plans New Jersey Expansion
Las Vegas’s SuperBook (l.) plans to make New Jersey its second market outside Las Vegas. The landmark sportsbook could launch as early as June at the Meadowlands Racetrack.
Podcast with Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim
The GGB Podcast gets together with Soo Kim, the chairman of Bally’s Corp., the former Twin River Holdings, about the aggressive moves the company has been making in the...
Caesars to Invest $400M in Atlantic City
Caesars committed $400 to revitalize its three properties in Atlantic City. The makeover begins now with $170 million room renovations at Caesars (l.) and Harrah’s. The commitment extends into...
BetMGM Says Company Second in Market Share
At the company’s Investor Day presentation, BetMGM painted a rosy picture of its position in the iGaming and online sports betting sphere. The company could be number two in...
New Yorkers, Prepare to Place Your Bets
At last, mobile sports betting is coming to New York. State Senator Joseph Addabbo (l., with Governor Andrew Cuomo) says job one is to lure Empire State bettors back...
Is Formula 1 Racing A Fit for Atlantic City?
Atlantic City officials are fielding a $2.7 billion proposal to develop historic Bader Field with a Formula 1 racecourse as its centerpiece.
Lucky Snake Arcade Coming to Showboat
Developer Bart Blatstein is planning to bring a new entertainment venue to the former Showboat Casino in Atlantic City. The arcade, to be called “Lucky Snake at Showboat,” includes...
Glebocki Tapped to Lead NJ Casino Association
Terry Glebocki, who’s helped drive profitability at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, has been appointed president of the Casino Association of New Jersey. She is the first...
Philly Locals Rally Against Chickie’s and Pete’s Sportsbook
A crowd of local South Philadelphia residents gathered to protest a proposal for the popular Chickie’s and Pete’s restaurant and sports bar to host a Parx Casino sportsbook.
Podcast with Jim Allen, Chairman, Hard Rock International
The GGB Podcast sits down the Jim Allen, the chairman of Hard Rock International and the CEO of Seminole Gaming, on the rapid recovery of his company since the...
Caesars Exec Steve Callender Takes a Bow
In a career that spanned more than 40 years, Steve Callender (l.) rose from day-one dealer at Resorts Atlantic City to head of casinos in AC, Baltimore and Philadelphia....
MotorCity Comes to Atlantic City
The Ilitch family, owners of the MotorCity Casino Hotel, the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings, has Atlantic City on their radar. The family agreed to buy as...