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December’s Atlantic City Casino Revenue Shows Ups And Downs Of 2021

Atlantic City casino revenue from in-person gambling increased slightly in December compared to 2019 but was still down for the year.

Posted on: January 15, 2022 | David Danzis

$100-Million Island Waterpark At Showboat Atlantic City Will Open In 2023

Island Waterpark at Showboat will transform the Atlantic City hotel into a year-round family resort, says owner Bart Blatstein.

Posted on: January 13, 2022 | David Danzis

Madden Esports Betting Tourney At Atlantic City Casino Rescheduled

An esports tournament, which will be the first sanctioned skill-based betting event in the U.S., is being postponed until March.

Posted on: January 12, 2022 | David Danzis

5 Stories To Watch In 2022 That Could Impact Atlantic City Casinos

The calendar has turned to 2022 but Atlantic City casinos are still dealing with many of the same issues from 2021.

Posted on: January 6, 2022 | David Danzis

MGM Changes Atlantic City Leadership Again, Names New COO At Borgata

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City has a new president and chief operating officer, MGM Resorts International announced Wednesday.

Posted on: January 5, 2022 | David Danzis

Atlantic City Casinos Got Tax Breaks, Now Anti-Smoking Advocates Want A Ban

Anti-smoking advocates and casino workers are fuming that lawmakers gave tax breaks to Atlantic City casinos while overlooking their cause.

Posted on: December 23, 2021 | David Danzis

NJ Lawmakers Approve Multiple Tax Breaks To Atlantic City Casinos

New Jersey lawmakers approved multiple tax breaks to Atlantic City casinos on Monday, including an amendment to the PILOT law.

Posted on: December 21, 2021 | David Danzis

Atlantic City Casinos Still Feeling Lingering Effects Of Covid-19 In November

November’s gaming revenue report made two things clear: Atlantic City casinos are still struggling and online gambling is growing.

Posted on: December 17, 2021 | David Danzis

NJ Sportsbooks Celebrate Historic November, Report New Monthly Revenue Record

New Jersey sportsbooks set a new monthly revenue record in November, generating nearly $114.8 million on more than $1.26 billion in bets.

Posted on: December 17, 2021 | David Danzis

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: December 9, 2021 | David Danzis

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Up 28% In October, Report $237.5 Million

Atlantic City casino revenue from tables games and slots increased nearly 28% in October, easily besting a COVID-restricted month in 2020.

Posted on: November 18, 2021 | David Danzis

MGM Resorts Settles $12.5M Lawsuit By Borgata, National Harbor Dealers

MGM Resorts International settled a $12.5 million class-action lawsuit over wage violations filed by employees in New Jersey and Maryland.

Posted on: November 18, 2021 | David Danzis

Why Stop At $1 Billion? New Jersey Sportsbooks Set New U.S. Record With $1.3 Billion October Handle

New Jersey sportsbooks set a new U.S. record in October, taking more than $1.3 billion in bets and shattering September's all-time high.

Posted on: November 17, 2021 | David Danzis

NJ Well Represented At WSOP Main Event Finale: Park Takes 6th, Holmes Among Final 3

The two-week-long WSOP Main Event has reached its final day and two players with NJ connections were among the final nine.

Posted on: November 17, 2021 | Martin Harris

Atlantic City Casinos Closer To COVID Financial Relief

Atlantic City casinos could be getting some financial relief as New Jersey lawmakers worry about COVID-19’s effects on the gambling industry.

Posted on: November 17, 2021 | David Danzis

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December’s Atlantic City Casino Revenue Shows Ups And Downs Of 2021

$100-Million Island Waterpark At Showboat Atlantic City Will Open In 2023

Madden Esports Betting Tourney At Atlantic City Casino Rescheduled

5 Stories To Watch In 2022 That Could Impact Atlantic City Casinos

MGM Changes Atlantic City Leadership Again, Names New COO At Borgata

Atlantic City Casinos Got Tax Breaks, Now Anti-Smoking Advocates Want A Ban

NJ Lawmakers Approve Multiple Tax Breaks To Atlantic City Casinos

Atlantic City Casinos Still Feeling Lingering Effects Of Covid-19 In November

NJ Sportsbooks Celebrate Historic November, Report New Monthly Revenue Record

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

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Up 28% In October, Report $237.5 Million

MGM Resorts Settles $12.5M Lawsuit By Borgata, National Harbor Dealers

Why Stop At $1 Billion? New Jersey Sportsbooks Set New U.S. Record With $1.3 Billion October Handle

NJ Well Represented At WSOP Main Event Finale: Park Takes 6th, Holmes Among Final 3

Atlantic City Casinos Closer To COVID Financial Relief

Lawsuit At ‘Standstill’ As PILOT Program For AC Casinos Costing Taxpayers Millions

Antar Appeals Suit Dismissal In NJ, Hopes To Put RG Onus On Online Casinos

NJ Gambling Officials Still Optimistic Despite Down Start To 2024 By Atlantic City Casinos

NJ Senator Introduces Compromise To Atlantic City Casino Smoking Ban

New Year, New Responsible Gambling Bills (Sort Of) From New Jersey Lawmakers