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A Familiar Tale: Borgata Atlantic City Getting New Boss – Again – In 2024

Borgata, Atlantic City’s best-performing casino, is shaking up the C-suite again, with executive changes expected taking place this spring.

Posted on: December 20, 2023 | David Danzis

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Cools In November, Remains Ahead Of ’22

Atlantic City casino revenue was basically flat in November, which is the most optimistic take on the monthly figures released Friday.

Posted on: December 15, 2023 | David Danzis

Smoking Ban Bill In Atlantic City Casinos Gets Pulled Due To Lack Of

New Jersey lawmakers are getting coal this holiday from angry Atlantic City casino workers who are fuming mad that a bill to end indoor smoking was shelved.

Posted on: December 15, 2023 | David Danzis

Atlantic City’s Borgata Casino Losing Another Celebrity Chef Restaurant

Since MGM assumed full control of Borgata Atlantic City, three celebrity chefs have vacated the property, a list that will soon include Izakaya.

Posted on: December 14, 2023 | David Danzis

Senate Health Committee To Discuss Atlantic City Casino Smoking Ban This Week

Proponents of an effort to snuff out smoking inside Atlantic City casinos are getting an early holiday gift from New Jersey lawmakers.

Posted on: December 13, 2023 | David Danzis

NJ Advances ‘Feel Good’ Bill Requiring Colleges To Offer Gambling Ed Programs

New Jersey lawmakers want colleges to offer a gambling addiction awareness program if the school partners with a sports betting operator, which is none.

Posted on: December 12, 2023 | David Danzis

A Deeper Look Into Report On Effects Of Smoking Ban At Atlantic City Casinos

The New Jersey Senate is considering a bill to ban smoking at Atlantic City casinos. A report from Spectrum Gaming details potential effects.

Posted on: December 8, 2023 | Dan Holmes

Bally’s Atlantic City Casino Honors Native Son, Late Executive Phil Juliano

The Carousel Bar at Bally's Atlantic City casino is now named in honor of the late Phil Juliano, a longtime executive and native son.

Posted on: December 6, 2023 | David Danzis

Expected Vote On Smoking Ban In Atlantic City Casinos Put On Hold Until December

Anti-smoking advocates were fuming after a New Jersey Senate committee hearing concluded without voting to ban smoking inside Atlantic City casinos.

Posted on: December 1, 2023 | David Danzis

Hard Rock Atlantic City Hits ‘New Heights’ With New High-Limit Slot Room

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City opened a new high-limit slots area featuring 72 new machines, according to a press release.

Posted on: November 30, 2023 | David Danzis

Illegal Gambling Results In Thousands Of Forfeited Money By Atlantic City Casinos

New Jersey regulators found 60 incidents of underage gambling and nearly a dozen transgressions involving self-excluded individuals in Atlantic City.

Posted on: November 25, 2023 | Grant Lucas

Meadowlands Retakes Top NJ Sports Betting Spot. But Who’s The True No. 1?

With sportsbooks posting the fourth-highest handle in New Jersey sports betting history at $1.293 billion, the focus remains on FanDuel vs. DraftKings.

Posted on: November 20, 2023 | Grant Lucas