As five Atlantic City casinos closed from 2014 to 2016, analysts — at least those not intent on writing the resort’s obituary — postulated that the industry was simply “right-sizing” itself. That now appears to be true. Second-quarter financial reports
The 10th annual Taste of the Quarter held at the Tropicana raised more than $25,000 Monday benefiting the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, or UWGPSNJ, in Atlantic County. More than 800 participants who bought a $30
By 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, the crowd on the beach and boardwalk all had their heads tilted up towards the sky in hopes to see the U.S. Army Golden Knights sail down towards them. It wasn’t until 11:45 a.m. that the
Atlantic City’s casinos have seen their gross operating profit increase by nearly 20 percent in the first six months of this year. Figures released Tuesday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement also show the seven casinos reported a
The city’s casino industry is riding a winning streak. For the third consecutive quarter, the city’s seven remaining casinos reported double-digit growth in gross operating profits, according to figures from a state Division of Gaming Enforcement news release Tuesday. “Revenue,
Revenue at the seven remaining casinos in Atlantic City was up slightly in July over the same month last year. New Jersey’s resorts increased their gaming revenue by 3.9 percent in July and 9.8 percent in the first seven months
The resort is heading in the right directions as companies line up to invest millions of dollars in the city, said Geoff Freeman, president and chief executive officer of the American Gaming Association. The opening of the Hard Rock Hotel
It was back to school this week as Nick and I traveled to Stockton University to talk to the president of the American Gaming Association about the future of gambling and Atlantic City. Geoff Freeman sees a lot good going
Spend a mere five minutes at the Pool at Harrah’s on a Saturday night and there’s no question the Atlantic City club is a haven for mingling singles. Though Atlantic City gets a rep more for its casinos and outlet
Residents will get a larger tax cut than anticipated this year, city and state officials said Friday. Gov. Chris Christie announced in a statement an overall 11.4 percent tax rate decrease for city property owners on Friday, the first tax
In the middle of a summer season that featured beach concert performances like Pink’s, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has reached two more deals – one with Comcast –to bring even more entertainment to Atlantic City. The board of the
You’re bound to get lucky on a visit to Atlantic City — if you’re looking for hot restaurants, splashy spas, and posh places to stay, that is. Odds are you’ll have a terrific weekend getaway at this seaside playground. Even
The board of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has entered into two public-private partnerships, costing up to $7 million, as it looks to attract larger events to Boardwalk Hall and the Convention Center. On Tuesday, the board approved the state
As New Jersey awaits the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on a case concerning whether it can allow sports betting within its borders, an Atlantic City casino is launching daily fantasy sports contests for money. The Resorts Casino Hotel will offer
Who will score more points: Russell Westbrook or LeBron James? Who will throw for more touchdowns: Cam Newton or Carson Wentz? Will Manny Machado or Mike Trout have a better night at the plate? Resorts Casino Hotel is giving sports