American casinos are on track to have a record-breaking year according to the American Gaming Association, making a big comeback after the pandemic shutdown. The casino industry’s national trade group says U.S. casinos just had their best second quarter ever,
Gamblers anxious to hit the slot machines and table games in person after a year of coronavirus restrictions are lifting the U.S. casino industry to its best year ever. But the great unknown is whether a new, more contagious variant
Atlantic City casino revenue fell short of pre-pandemic performance in June even with most of New Jersey’s COVID-19 restrictions lifted. However, massive gains from sports betting and online gaming propelled the gaming industry to record-setting levels last month, according to
Atlantic City’s casinos set a new monthly record for gross gambling revenue in June, winning more than $345 million from gamblers as pandemic fears eased somewhat and gamblers returned with their wallets. That figure was nearly four times as much
Hundreds of New Jerseyans flocked to Fourth of July celebrations around the region Sunday, going maskless and worry-free for the first time in more than a year. In Hammonton, crowds of residents and visitors decked out in red, white and
The Atlantic City Boardwalk, beaches, and casinos are already packed as lockdown-weary visitors are flooding the seaside resort for the Fourth of July weekend. Independence Day events were nearly non-existent in Atlantic City last year due to COVID-19. Because of
Hard Rock and Ocean casinos celebrated their shared third anniversary in true Atlantic City fashion. There were fireworks, a parade, live concerts, a pool party, and even a flash mob. Looking beyond the public jubilation and flare, Atlantic City’s two
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) announced today that Atlantic City’s casinos are ready to celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend and welcome back even more guests and employees. Atlantic City continues to see expansion and growth amidst
With New Jersey’s casinos reopening ahead of Memorial Day in May, its nine brick and mortar gambling establishments reported soaring profits between the months of April and May, according to state gaming regulators. The numbers released June 16 by the
After Memorial Day weekend was off to a dreary start, crowds of eager visitors descended onto the region’s boardwalks Monday afternoon to soak up the sun and celebrate the end of the COVID-19 restrictions in the state. Beginning Friday, masks
Memorial Day is considered the unofficial start of summer. This year, I believe that Memorial Day 2021 should be looked at as the unofficial start for Atlantic City to recover from the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. I have worked in Atlantic
For the first time in more than a year, a sense of normalcy is returning to the resort. Beginning Friday, just in time for Memorial Day weekend, masks will no longer be required indoors for fully vaccinated people and social
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) today announced that Atlantic City’s casinos are kicking off the “unofficial start” of the 2021 summer season this Memorial Day Weekend. Atlantic City properties are ready to safely welcome back more guests to
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ), in partnership with regional health care provider AtlantiCare, today announced that Atlantic City casinos are hosting COVID-19 vaccination events at casinos across Atlantic City. “The Atlantic City casino industry remains focused on the
The Casino Association of New Jersey has named a new president, it announced this week. Terry Glebocki, the CEO of Ocean Casino Resort, becomes the trade organization’s first female president, succeeding Steve Callender, who retired in March. “I am privileged