Atlantic City’s casinos and racetrack sports betting outlets are bouncing back convincingly from financial woes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, taking in 31% more in August than they did a year earlier, after COVID-19-related closures ended. Figures released Thursday
The popularity of football and the growth of sports betting in New Jersey is a recipe for success at Atlantic City casinos and sportsbooks.In fact, this NFL betting season could be one for the record books at Atlantic City casinos.
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) is excited to kick off fall with the start of football season, as well as convention season and exciting live entertainment. After a busy summer season which saw increased visitors and gaming revenue,
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City announced Thursday a new incentive program for its employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The “Rock Your Shot” campaign will provide a $100 gift card to fully vaccinated employees along with chances to
New Jersey’s casino industry set a new monthly record in July for internet gambling, according to data released by state gaming regulators. The state’s casinos won more than $118 million in July 2021, a 35.7% increase from the $87.5 million
The state takeover of Atlantic City was recently extended for four more years. State officials tell News 12 New Jersey that the goal of the state’s involvement is to eventually make the effort unnecessary. But those involved in the effort
Gamblers continue to return to Atlantic City’s casinos this summer, even as a contagious new variant of the coronavirus continues to spread, yet it was internet gambling that set a new monthly record in July. Figures released Monday by the
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