Employment at casinos in Atlantic City grew by 20 percent at the end of 2018. According to the New Jersey gaming regulator, the nine Atlantic City casinos reported a total employment of 27,927 in December 2018. This is figure is a 5,749 increase in jobs versus December 2017. Hard Rock & Ocean Resort Responsible for […]
The Super Bowl is just around the corner, and Hard Rock Atlantic City wants to maximise on it. They got a nod from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement to accept sports betting wagers from their website. New Jersey gamblers will be able to wager on various kinds of sport including the upcoming Super […]
The Division of Gambling Enforcement branch in New Jersey has fined an iGambling site for letting underage players participate in online gambling. On the 7th of January they were slapped with a thirty thousand Dollar fine for allowing underage players. The complaint was filed in June 2018 but the whole debacle began just over two […]
Atlantic City has once again had a good year in 2018. New Jersey’s casino city finished off the year on a high note, with Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR) increasing nearly 20% compared to December 2017. With the strong performance in December, Atlantic City was able to win more than $2.85 billion from its nine casinos, […]
Nevada and New Jersey have come out and warned the federal government over federal regulations surrounding sports betting. This warning came ahead of the Congressional hearing on the matter, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday 27 September. Nevada and New Jersey both agreed that federal regulation was unnecessary and unwelcome. Federal […]
FanDuel is refusing to pay out a sports bet in New Jersey, claiming there was a glitch in the system. A bettor placed a $110 bet on the Broncos, and it looked as though he had won himself $82 000. However, you know what they say, if it looks too good to be true, it probably […]
Despite its recent investment in Atlantic City, Hard Rock has confirmed that it is still interested in developing a North New Jersey resort. The confirmation comes from the firm’s CEO, Jim Allen. However, currently casinos are not permitted outside of Atlantic City, so despite the interest, Hard Rock cannot do anything at this time. […]
The Hard Rock and Ocean Resort Casino were both scheduled to open this week, on Thursday. This made this week one of the most anticipated weeks in recent history for the city. However, things didn’t go quite as planned, with both properties opening earlier than planned. This was great news for both casinos, as well […]
There is still a possibility of a North New Jersey casino being legalized in the state. Currently, casinos are currently only allowed in Atlantic City, but this could change in the future. Back in November 2016, voters rejected a bill that would have allowed casinos to be constructed outside Atlantic City, provided they were at […]
In some rather unsurprising news, New Jersey has unanimously approved a bill to regulate sports betting, following the repeal of the federal ban by the Supreme Court. The regulations were approved late last week by both the Assembly and the New Jersey Senate. The final step will be for the governor to sign the regulation […]
With the Supreme Court repealing the federal ban on sports betting in the United States, the next big talking point has been the integrity fee. Many of the major sports leagues in America are requesting that an integrity fee be placed on all bets placed. They say this will be used to monitor for match-fixing […]
Ocean Resort Casino has confirmed its opening date, following rumors it was planning to open on the same day as Hard Rock Atlantic City. It turns out, those rumors were true, and the casino resort has officially stated that it will open its doors on 28 June. Ocean Resort Casino Opens Same Day as Hard […]
The new owner of Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City, formerly the Revel, has revealed his plans and hopes for the property going forward. The owner, Bruce Deifik, has said that he is hoping to transform the casino property into a far more friendly and welcoming establishment than it previously was. Deifik has stated that […]
Atlantic City casinos enjoyed a good year in 2017. The seven casinos reportedly made $723.2 million in gross operating profits last year. These profits were derived from gaming, hotel revenue, dining, and entertainment. When referring to gross operating profits, the Atlantic City casinos are talking about their earnings before interest and taxes, as well as […]
Golden Nugget Atlantic City has launched a brand new live casino innovation to change the way Americans experience online and land-based casino gambling. Seemingly two sides of the same coin, this launch will bridge the gap between brick-and-mortar gamblers on the casino floor and the online players. Live Casino Floor Roulette To Change Online Gambling […]
Atlantic City casino revenue continues to drop in 2018. February marked the third consecutive month of declining gross gaming revenue (GGR). This has largely been blamed on adverse weather, and the casino industry is still hoping for a strong year. However, it is still worrying as Atlantic City experienced two consecutive years of increased casino […]
The owner of the Showboat Atlantic City has recently said that he is considering reopening the boardwalk property’s gambling floor, and has even taken the first steps to achieving this. The Showboat was one of four casinos that was forced to close its doors back in 2014, and was bought by Bart Blatstein in January […]
Atlantic City has not had the best start to the year in 2018. Casinos in AC saw revenue drop nearly 10% in January, due to poor weather and severe blizzards. The snow blanketed large portions of the city, with as much as two feet of snow in some placed. As you’d expect, this had a […]
The New Jersey lottery game, Quick Draw, poses a threat to the casinos in Atlantic City. This is according to two lawmakers in the state, who will be arguing their case later this week. They will be meeting with the Assembly Tourism, Gaming, and Arts Committee. The lawmakers will be proposing a new bill that […]
Hard Rock Atlantic City held a two-day career event earlier this week, which saw 1400 former Taj Mahal employees showing up to interview for new positions with the casino. The job market in Atlantic City is doing quite well at the moment, with unemployment in the city dropping to levels near what they were before […]