For the first time in Atlantic City’s 42-year gambling history, every casino in town has a sportsbook to host March Madness. And, after missing out on last year’s tournament because of the coronavirus pandemic, the nine casino sportsbooks were ready
March Madness is back on, and Atlantic City casino operators hope it’s the start of a much more profitable year for gaming in New Jersey. “We’re here because it didn’t happen last season,” said David Zaro of Interlaken, N.J.
One year after the NCAA men’s basketball tournament was canceled due to COVID-19, crowds of eager fans have returned to the resort to celebrate and spend money. Jason Ashton traveled from Tampa, Florida, to watch the first day of the
The increased capacity for indoor dining and entertainment — scheduled to go into effect Friday — couldn’t come at a better time for the casinos in Atlantic City. The casinos, which already were celebrating the return of the NCAA Tournament,
One year after the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed our lives, the Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) announced that Atlantic City’s casinos are ready to celebrate the National College Basketball Championship throughout the month of March and safely welcome back
The Atlantic City Casinos are geared up and ready for the Big Game after the State of New Jersey eased COVID-19 restrictions, allowing more fans to enjoy the game in a safe and responsible way. Atlantic City will offer action-packed
Few areas in the state have struggles as much as Atlantic City over the past decade. The city was rescued from the brink of financial collapse only to be clobbered by the pandemic. The area’s economy has been devastated by
Atlantic City casino executives are more than happy to file away 2020 and get 2021 started. The city hopes 2021 will bring a return of visitors for its nine casino properties. The gaming capital of the East Coast is hoping
Last year began with Gov. Murphy praising the state’s “collaborative approach to turning Atlantic City around” during his State of the Union address. As the year went on, the city had good news and support from numerous public and private
Steve Callender, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ), issued the following statement on behalf of the association regarding New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s announcement of new COVID-19 restrictions in the state: “The Casino Association of New Jersey
Seven months after closing due to the coronavirus pandemic, New Jersey’s largest poker room will be reopening for business next week.
After a seven-month hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic, Greyhound Lines Inc. will resume bus service next week to the city’s casinos from New York City. Starting Monday, direct bus service from the Port Authority Midtown Bus Terminal to Bally’s
On a cool, sunny Monday afternoon in late summer, four women gathered on the Boardwalk in front of one of the city’s most iconic buildings, proudly making history of their own. Against the backdrop of historic Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall,
For decades, women have dealt cards or served drinks in casinos, but they rarely got the chance to run the joint. But women now run four of Atlantic City’s nine casinos in what some industry executives and observers say could
According to Tripadvisor’s Seasonal Travel Index for Fall 2020, Atlantic City is one of the top travel destinations this fall, ranking third in the nation. The resort destination provides diverse offerings, outdoor activities, and relaxing amenities for visitors, which are