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Caesars Entertainment Unveils $400 Million Atlantic City Master Plan

Caesars Entertainment released details on a $400 million investment at three Atlantic City casinos: Caesars, Harrah’s Resort, and Tropicana.

Posted on: April 21, 2021 | David Danzis

Claridge, Atlantic Club Owners Lose Deed Restrictions Appeal

A New Jersey court denied a legal crapshoot by the owners of two former Atlantic City casino hotels who want to remove anti-gambling deed restrictions on their properties. However, the owners of the Claridge Hotel and the former Atlantic Club Casino Hotel say they intend to keep fighting for the return of casino gaming at […]

Posted on: April 19, 2021 | David Danzis

What We Know About Atlantic City Gambling Revenue For March 2021

Atlantic City casino gambling revenue did not reach pre-pandemic levels in March, but online and sports betting continue to be a buffer.

Posted on: April 19, 2021 | David Danzis

Atlantic City Casinos Report 80% Decline In 2020 Profits Due To Pandemic

A deep dive into the year-end financial reports of Atlantic City casinos highlight the impact of COVID-19 on the gambling industry in 2020.

Posted on: April 13, 2021 | David Danzis

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 7, 2021 | David Danzis

Ocean Casino Resort Has New Partner With Lots Of Dough

A new investor is looking to spend some dough on Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort. According to a news release, Ilitch Holdings Inc., a Michigan-based company that owns the Little Caesars pizza chain and operates Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Hotel, has acquired a stake in Ocean Casino Resort. Ilitch also owns the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings […]

Posted on: April 6, 2021 | David Danzis

Top Atlantic City Casino Exec Leaving The Table After 42 Years

Steve Callender, a top Atlantic City casino executive and 40-year veteran of the city's gambling industry, is retiring next week.

Posted on: March 26, 2021 | David Danzis

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Dips Below $150 Million For February, But There Is Hope

Atlantic City casinos continue to struggle under the weight of the pandemic, as monthly gambling revenue fell 32% in February.

Posted on: March 17, 2021 | David Danzis

The Loft Has Ocean Casino Fishing For Atlantic City Whales

Ocean Casino Resort unveiled its newest high-roller amenity, The Loft, a private table games suite located on the 44th floor.

Posted on: March 16, 2021 | David Danzis

Tropicana Atlantic City

Tropicana Atlantic City is a massive hotel, casino, and entertainment complex owned by Caesars Entertainment. The Trop is located on the Downbeach section of the Boardwalk and consists of five hotel towers with 2,400 rooms and suites, more than 125,000 square feet of gambling space including a poker room, and an Old Havana-themed shopping and […]

Posted on: March 10, 2021 | Bill Gelman

Survey Says Visitors Feel ‘Relatively Safe’ When Visiting Atlantic City Casinos

According to a survey conducted by Stockton University, Atlantic City casino customers believe the COVID-19 protocols in place are effective.

Posted on: March 10, 2021 | David Danzis

Bally’s Corp. Expects To Spend $25 Million In Atlantic City Despite 2020 Fiscal Woes

Bally’s Corp., says it will continue to execute on its strategic plan in Atlantic City, including a phased hotel room refurbishment.

Posted on: March 5, 2021 | David Danzis

Change Of Plans: MAAC Hoops Tourney In Atlantic City Will Allow Fans

Fans will be allowed to attend the 2021 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference basketball tournament in Atlantic City, officials said Friday.

Posted on: February 26, 2021 | David Danzis

AC Casino Gambling Revenue Dips To Start 2021

Atlantic City’s nine casinos reported a 17% year over year decline in brick and mortar gambling revenue last month compared to January 2020.

Posted on: February 18, 2021 | David Danzis

WATCH: Atlantic City’s Trump Plaza Comes Down

In less than 30 seconds, the former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City came crashing down after it was imploded Wednesday morning.

Posted on: February 17, 2021 | David Danzis

Casino News

Caesars Entertainment Unveils $400 Million Atlantic City Master Plan

Claridge, Atlantic Club Owners Lose Deed Restrictions Appeal

What We Know About Atlantic City Gambling Revenue For March 2021

Atlantic City Casinos Report 80% Decline In 2020 Profits Due To Pandemic

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

Ocean Casino Resort Has New Partner With Lots Of Dough

Top Atlantic City Casino Exec Leaving The Table After 42 Years

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Dips Below $150 Million For February, But There Is Hope

The Loft Has Ocean Casino Fishing For Atlantic City Whales

Tropicana Atlantic City

Survey Says Visitors Feel ‘Relatively Safe’ When Visiting Atlantic City Casinos

Bally’s Corp. Expects To Spend $25 Million In Atlantic City Despite 2020 Fiscal Woes

Change Of Plans: MAAC Hoops Tourney In Atlantic City Will Allow Fans

AC Casino Gambling Revenue Dips To Start 2021

WATCH: Atlantic City’s Trump Plaza Comes Down

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