Atlantic City’s casinos were closed for Memorial Day due to COVID-19. Some reopened in time for the Fourth of July holiday with safety measures in place, however, indoor dining, drinking and smoking was forbidden. Now, Gov. Phil Murphy has given
The lifting of the statewide indoor dining ban was welcome news to casinos and their patrons. Without indoor dining or casino floor beverage service, guests have been forced to eat and drink outdoors or in hotel rooms. Gov. Phil Murphy’s
Steve Callender, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ), issued the following statement on behalf of the association regarding the reopening of some Atlantic City casinos this week: “For each of the Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ)
Under the constant stream of sunshine and a steady breeze off of the water, residents and visitors to Atlantic City had the chance to partake in something that has been forbidden for quite a while: consuming alcohol while on and
Three chefs from Gordon Ramsay Steak in Harrah’s Atlantic City are finding some rewarding ways to use their downtime while the casinos are closed. Executive chef Larry Smith, of Brigantine, and his two sous chefs, Paul Hanley, of Ventnor, and
A first-of-its-kind partnership among state and local governments, the casino industry, organized labor and charitable organizations resulted in a successful and efficient food distribution event for out-of-work casino employees and residents. Nearly 700 vehicles passed through Bader Field on Thursday
Earlier this year, Atlantic City casinos were on an impressive 21-month winning streak. Sports betting and internet gaming were thriving, and New Jersey’s sports books surpassed Nevada for the first time ever. With March Madness on the horizon, industry experts
The city’s casinos saw their operating profits rise by 5.8% in 2019 compared to a year earlier, according to earnings reports released Thursday. But part of that was due to big increases in profitability in the online operations of Caesars
Ingenuity is born in times of crisis and it is encouraging to see the innovative ideas emerging from gaming and hospitality leaders around the world. Signs of hope are beginning to replace the doom and gloom of the news over
Steve Callender, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ), has welcomed a series of bills currently undergoing legislative scrutiny that set out to bring much needed economic relief to Atlantic City. The Atlantic City economic stimulus and relief
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City will distribute 3,000 ShopRite gift cards valued at $100 each to many of its employees, showing their continued commitment through the very difficult times. Those eligible for the gift card include
Steve Callender, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ), issued the following statement on behalf of the association regarding the introduction of Atlantic City economic stimulus and relief bills earlier today, S2400 and S2398 in the Senate and
The Casino Association of New Jersey and AtlantiCare announced on Wednesday a new plan to safely reopen Atlantic City casinos once the state’s stay at home orders are lifted. The collaboration, which is being developed by CANJ in consultation with AtlantiCare, will aid Gov.
The Casino Association of New Jersey and AtlantiCare announced a partnership Wednesday to develop a reopening plan once the indefinite shutdown of the industry is lifted. The plan is being developed by the Casino Association, the industry’s lobbying arm, with
Two of the largest South Jersey employers will put their heads together to gauge how to reopen New Jersey’s casinos once the Murphy administration allows it. The Wednesday morning announcement by Atlantic City-based AtlantiCare and the Casino Association of New