Business
July 18, 2020
Caesars-Eldorado $17.3bn Merger a Fact in New Jersey Vote
The New Jersey Casino Control Commission has granted a final approval to the Eldorado-Caesars merger/buyout deal estimated at $17.3bn. New Jersey Gives Approval to Eldorado-Caesars Merger A final approval from New Jersey has come on Friday, July 17, allowing Eldorado Resorts Inc, a Nevada-based gaming giant, to finalize the acquisition of Caesars Entertainment Corp. in […]
Business
July 16, 2020
Eldorado-Caesars Merger Enters Final Chapter as Approval from NJ Regulator Is Expected Soon
Following the approval of Indiana and Nevada, the Eldorado-Caesars merger is entering its final chapter. Once the merger is completed, a new regional giant will be created which will operate in 16 states. NJ Regulator Expected to Make a Decision on the Megadeal The megadeal merger between Eldorado and Caesars is entering its final stage. […]
Casino
July 15, 2020
Borgata in Atlantic City Returns, Reopens on July 26
Borgata in Atlantic City, NJ has announced plans to reopen the casino and hotel on Sunday, July 26. Closed Because of COVID-19 in March, Borgata Plans to Reopen on July 26 The famous Borgata casino by MGM in Atlantic City, New Jersey has announced its plans to reopen on July 26. Back in mid-March Governor […]
Sports
July 11, 2020
Concerns about Match-Fixing Temporarily Suspend Betting on Ukrainian Table Tennis in NJ
New Jersey regulator introduced a temporary ban on Ukrainian table tennis betting. The ban was a result of concerns which were raised by the Sports Wagering Integrity Monitoring Association. NJ Suspended Temporarily Betting on Ukrainian Table Tennis Earlier this week, betting on Ukrainian table tennis in New Jersey was suspended. The temporary suspension was introduced […]
Business
July 2, 2020
Casinos in Atlantic City Reopen Today and on Friday, July 4
Atlantic City’s casinos are reopening today, Thursday, and tomorrow, Friday, amid heightened safety and health protocols. Indoor dining, smoking, and drinking have been banned. The Borgata has chosen not to restart operations. AC Casinos Prepare to Reopen 108 Days after Shutdown Casinos in Atlantic City are opening for business for the first time in 108 […]
Casino
June 30, 2020
Governor Murphy Bans Indoor Dining, Smoking in Casinos in AC
Following an order issued late on Monday by NJ Governor Phil Murphy, casinos will not offer wining or dining on their casino floors nor allow smoking. Indoor Dining, Smoking and Drinks Banned in Atlantic City’s Casinos New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has decided against indoor dining following a surge in the cases of coronavirus in […]
Casino
June 24, 2020
DraftKings Launches Stand-Alone Casino App in New Jersey
Boston-based daily fantasy and sports book operator DraftKings announced it launched a stand-alone casino app in New Jersey. The company which recently completed a three-way merger with technology provider SBTech started leveraging its in-house technology to develop its new casino app and create a more holistic product suite paired with dynamic experience for gamers. The […]
Casino
June 21, 2020
Atlantic City Casino Workers Demand Healthcare Benefits from Gambling Firms
With casino workers in Atlantic City facing the danger of losing their health coverage, members of Unite Here Local 54 have protested, demanding from gambling firms to show support and help them cover their health benefits. Casino Workers Call for Healthcare Support from Gaming Giants Unionized casino workers in Las Vegas are beginning to simmer […]
Casino
June 19, 2020
NJ Casinos Restart Outdoor Eateries, But No Gambling Is Allowed
With casinos still shuttered in Atlantic City, New Jersey, outdoor dining at some gaming venues has been allowed. Atlantic City’s Casino Eateries Restart Operations Gambling may have to wait a bit in Atlantic City casinos, but the gaming properties are already opening their outdoor eateries after Gov. Phil Murphy gave an official go-ahead on Monday. […]
Legal
June 14, 2020
Atlantic City Casinos May Be Relieved by Tax Breaks Despite Possible Knock-On Effects
Lawmakers in New Jersey are preparing tax breaks for the casino operators to help them weather the current storm out. Reminiscent of the 2007-2009 economic crisis developments when the casino industry in Atlantic City suffered huge losses and four casinos went out of business, state legislators are making sure the scenario does not repeat itself. […]