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Casino
January 3, 2023
Atlantic City’s Casinos, Ready to Leave COVID-19 Behind in 2023
In an attempt to bring back the 2019 numbers, the New Jersey resort town has a series of interesting projects on the horizon. The list includes a much-anticipated water park located nearby the Showboat hotel that will be open all year, along with a number of restaurants, accommodation facilities, and entertainment centers that will be […]
Casino
December 23, 2022
Borgata’s Renovated Miralto Lounge Offers an Exquisitely Luxurious Experience
Atlantic City’s Borgata Casino officially announced the long-awaited relaunch of its high-limit Miralto lounge. The renovated play space underwent an extensive multi-million redesign, featuring many top-of-the-line amenities, appealing to wealthy bidders. The casino also plans to overhaul the rest of the slot and table game spaces to offer a more polished and engaging experience. Miralto […]
Casino
December 20, 2022
Woman Grabs $1.6M Mega Jackpot at Harrah’s Resort AC
The win is in fact the largest progressive poker game jackpot to be hit in Caesars Entertainment’s Atlantic City operations and is another opportunity to be reminded of the sheer unpredictability of these games and their potential to make someone very happy. Big Win Means Big Tips for Live Dealers at Harrah’s The winner ended […]
Industry
October 18, 2022
New Jersey September Gaming Revenue Up 7% Compared to 2021
New Jersey has been on this trajectory for the last two quarters, and the few lagging elements seem to be slowly correcting, as the market is seeing undeniable growth. The Q3 outlook is also rather positive. New Jersey Industry Recovery The Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) operating under the supervision of Attorney General Platkin’s office […]
Industry
October 17, 2022
Judge Grants 90-Day Stay on Ruling Discarding Atlantic City Casinos Tax Break
Judge Michael Blee of the New Jersey Superior Court has granted the requested stay on the court decision to throw away a major tax break for Atlantic City casinos introduced by an amendment to the PILOT tax program in 2021 Judge Blee Granted 90-Day Stay on His Ruling Cancelling the PILOT Amendment from 2021 The […]
Casino
October 12, 2022
New Jersey Non-smoke Group Plans Expansion to Other States
A recently formed group that opposes smoking within casino floors in an effort to protect the health of casino employees is planning to expand beyond Atlantic City and New Jersey, a new report reveals. CEASE Plans Statewide Expansion, Says Report The Casino Employees Against Smoking’s Effects (CEASE) group was formed last year. The main goal of the employee […]
Industry
October 4, 2022
New Jersey Casinos Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) released an official statement regarding the organization’s plans to participate in October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiatives. Atlantic City’s largest casinos will host special events and promotions to raise awareness of the disease and contribute to breast cancer research and prevention. Atlantic City Casinos Feature Special Events The […]
Casino
September 28, 2022
New Jersey Files Motion to Stop Cancelation of Casinos Tax Break
New Jersey attorney general has filed a request that a decision on discarding tax breaks for the casino industry in Atlantic City would be put on hold. The decision was made by Judge Michael Blee following a lawsuit filed by the non-profit organization Liberty and Prosperity 1776. Oral Hearing on the Request for a Stay […]
Casino
September 23, 2022
The Pandemic Taught AC Casinos a Few Lessons
During the 25th East Coast Gaming Congress, which is taking place September 21 – 23, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Atlantic City, many executives from big companies in the gambling sector stated that they have learned many lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. Lower Casino Salaries and Revenues Due to COVID 19 […]
Casino
September 23, 2022
Smoking Ban Panel in New Jersey Falls Through after Casino Rep Withdraws
Smoking has been a hot-button issue and topic for casino workers in Atlantic City for more than a year now. Workers opposed to smoking on casino floors have staged a walkout outside the Hard Rock Casino after a scheduled panel discussing a proposed ban on smoking during a casino conference was snuffed out on Thursday. […]