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Fixing Atlantic City Is Not Difficult – And Here’s How To Do It Today

Atlantic City has a lot of problems and the seaside resort needs to start correcting them now if it's going to survive New York City casinos.

Posted on: May 1, 2024 | David Danzis

Bally’s Atlantic City To Debut New Steakhouse, Player’s Lounge As It Celebrates 45th Anniversary

In celebration of 45 years on the World’s Most Famous Boardwalk, Bally’s Atlantic City is undergoing a bit of a glow-up in hopes of restoring some of its former glory.

Posted on: April 26, 2024 | David Danzis

Nine Decades Later, Cavalcade Still Last New Jersey-Bred Horse To Win Kentucky Derby

Nine decades ago, the "machine-like burst" of Cavalcade was on full display, and he remains the last New Jersey horse to win the Kentucky Derby.

Posted on: April 25, 2024 | Grant Lucas

Meadowlands Racetrack Optimistic That New Jersey Voters Will Approve New Casino In North Jersey

Jeff Gural, owner of Meadowlands Racetrack, believes that downstate casinos in New York could make a North Jersey casino more realistic.

Posted on: April 24, 2024 | Dan Holmes

Casino Industry In Atlantic City Faces Economic Challenges As 2023 Profit Report Is Released

Atlantic City casinos are trending in the wrong direction when it comes to quarterly profits, and there is almost no economic relief in sight.

Posted on: April 12, 2024 | David Danzis

Proposed Senate Bill Would Prohibit Player-Specific Prop Bets For College Athletics

New Jersey Sen. Kristin Corrado, R-aic, wants to ban player-specific proposition bets involving collegiate student-athletes.

Posted on: April 11, 2024 | David Danzis

Atlantic City Casinos Upping The $1B Investment Ante In 2023

Atlantic City casinos have have invested over $1B into the marketplace over the past several years, and the spending will continue in 2023.

Posted on: April 10, 2024 | Bill Gelman

Atlantic City Casinos Still Relying On Internet Gambling, Sports In April

Gambling revenue from tables and slots at Atlantic City casinos fell short of pre-pandemic levels in April, but overall revenues were up.

Posted on: April 10, 2024 | David Danzis

Atlantic City Poker Rooms Offer Tournaments, Bad Beat Jackpots During February

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, the largest Atlantic City poker room is hosting a tournament almost every day during February.

Posted on: April 10, 2024 | Anthony Cicali III

Atlantic City Casinos In Danger Of Closing Says NJ’s Top Lawmaker

Atlantic City casinos are not doing nearly as well as headlines suggest and the industry is turning to the state of New Jersey for help.

Posted on: April 10, 2024 | David Danzis

Exclusive First Look At Atlantic Club’s ‘Condo-Tel’ Renderings, 2025 Opening Planned

Rocco Sebastiani shares the first look into the exterior and interior plans for the former Atlantic Club Atlantic City site.

Posted on: April 10, 2024 | Stephanie Loder

Bally’s Atlantic City’s Boss A Natural, Coming Up From Craps Dealer To Top Shooter

Bally's Atlantic City has a symbiotic bond with its host city, but Nicholas Polcino, the casino hotel's new GM, has a deep connection to both.

Posted on: April 10, 2024 | David Danzis

Bally’s AC GM Makes Super Bowl Bet With Bally’s KC GM

With Bally's Atlantic City being Eagles country and the Bally's KC team being Chiefs fans, the GMs have made a friendly Super Bowl food bet.

Posted on: April 10, 2024 | Bill Gelman

Bally’s Atlantic City Names Monty New General Manager

Bally's Atlantic City is promoting Michael Monty to general manager as a $100 million renovation of the Boardwalk casino hotel continues.

Posted on: April 10, 2024 | David Danzis

Bally’s Corp. All In On Restoring Glory, Pride To Atlantic City Casino

As Bally’s Corp. continues to execute an ambitious growth strategy across the US, Atlantic City remains a cornerstone of its corporate goals.

Posted on: April 10, 2024 | David Danzis

Casino News

Fixing Atlantic City Is Not Difficult – And Here’s How To Do It Today

Bally’s Atlantic City To Debut New Steakhouse, Player’s Lounge As It Celebrates 45th Anniversary

Nine Decades Later, Cavalcade Still Last New Jersey-Bred Horse To Win Kentucky Derby

Meadowlands Racetrack Optimistic That New Jersey Voters Will Approve New Casino In North Jersey

Casino Industry In Atlantic City Faces Economic Challenges As 2023 Profit Report Is Released

Proposed Senate Bill Would Prohibit Player-Specific Prop Bets For College Athletics

Atlantic City Casinos Upping The $1B Investment Ante In 2023

Atlantic City Casinos Still Relying On Internet Gambling, Sports In April

Atlantic City Poker Rooms Offer Tournaments, Bad Beat Jackpots During February

Atlantic City Casinos In Danger Of Closing Says NJ’s Top Lawmaker

Exclusive First Look At Atlantic Club’s ‘Condo-Tel’ Renderings, 2025 Opening Planned

Bally’s Atlantic City’s Boss A Natural, Coming Up From Craps Dealer To Top Shooter

Bally’s AC GM Makes Super Bowl Bet With Bally’s KC GM

Bally’s Atlantic City Names Monty New General Manager

Bally’s Corp. All In On Restoring Glory, Pride To Atlantic City Casino

New Jersey Governor Candidate Commits to Protect Atlantic City Casino Employees

CEASE Awaits Smoking Ban Endorsement from New Jersey Governor Candidates

Resorts Casino Invests to Improve Year-Round Beach Bar

Bragg Gaming Partnership Inches Hard Rock Closer to 3,000 Games in New Jersey

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Ocean Casino’s STARR Restaurants Concepts to Open in August