Tourism in New Jersey is on a major upswing, according to data released this week by the state. About 111 million people visited New Jersey in 2018 – a 7.4 percent increase over 2017. The economic impact of all those
The greater Atlantic City region benefited from record-setting tourism numbers in 2018, and the goal, according to experts, is to maintain that momentum through 2019 and beyond. Visitation to New Jersey increased 7.4% to 111 million people in 2018 over
Caesars Entertainment Corporation, parent company of three Atlantic City casino properties, named former Tropicana Entertainment head Anthony Rodio its new CEO Tuesday. Rodio, 60, will transition into the new role over the next 30 days, taking over for outgoing CEO
The state of the resort’s casino industry is healthy, experts say, despite two seemingly contradictory reports released last week from state regulators. These reports showed monthly gaming revenue continued to increase significantly while annual gross operating profits declined. However, those
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) announced that Atlantic City continued to see growth in the month of March, according to the most recent Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) gaming revenue results report. Atlantic City saw gains in gaming
A blizzard of bets from college basketball fans in March helped New Jersey to its second-highest monthly sports betting total, as March Madness translated into March Gladness for sports books. More than $372 million in sports bets were made in
Casino gaming revenue was up more than 25% in March, marking the 10th straight month of growth for the industry. According to figures released Friday by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement, total gaming revenue last month was $273.7 million,
The Hard Rock Atlantic City sportsbook now has a seating area for customers to enjoy the full NJ sports betting experience. Phase two of the retail space is fully operational as of today. And this is not an April Fool’s
After almost 10 years pushing for a skatepark in the city, the nonprofit Skate AC hopes to see the community get back on its boards now that construction at the Sovereign Avenue site has finished. “It’s really like a dream
Historic Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall will get a modern makeover as one of its theaters transforms into a high-tech arena for an esports tournament next month. The city will host the Collegiate Starleague’s 2019 North American Collegiate Grand Finals from
With just less than five minutes to play in the first-round matchup between Louisiana State and Yale, William Maloney’s bet on the Ivy League school to cover the seven-point spread looked to be in doubt. The LSU Tigers led by
Atlantic City‘s casinos are to celebrate March Madness – the US college basketball tournament – for the first time since the legalisation of sports betting in New Jersey. The Casino Association of New Jersey said that Atlantic City’s casinos will
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) announced that Atlantic City’s casinos are ready to celebrate March Madness and the start of baseball season for the first time since the legalization of sports wagering in New Jersey. March is an
Sports betting is legal in New Jersey for the first time during March Madness, and the resort’s sportsbooks are ready for college basketball’s premier event. The annual NCAA men’s Division I college basketball tournament rivals the Super Bowl as the
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) underscored the positive November gaming revenue numbers released by the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). Increases in total gaming revenue, casino win, Internet gaming and sports betting strengthen Atlantic City’s transformation into the