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Gov. Christie promises Atlantic City casinos more relief from rules and regulations

June 6, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, New Jersey

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is promising additional relief from the current rules and regulations Atlantic City’s casinos are subject to. According to the Associated Press, the Republican governor met...

Gov. Christie receives Atlantic City rescue package; Updated, signs

K Morrison

May 27, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, New Jersey

Please see 5-27 p.m. update below Governor Chris Christie was sent legislation to prevent Atlantic City from running out of cash by New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday, just in time for the first long weekend a...

Governor Chris Christie says casino expansion plans will fail if Atlantic City collapses

Renee Kingsley

April 1, 2016

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, Economy/Finance, Taxation, New Jersey

The decision to move the casino industry outside of Atlantic City and set up two new casinos in North Jersey has been fiercely debated and will now be left up to New Jersey voters to decide their preference bef...

State takeover of Atlantic City finances proposed by Governor Chris Christie

Sadonna Price

January 27, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Bankruptcy, New Jersey

Atlantic City has been struggling for some time now, with four casinos closing in 2014 and officials of the state trying to determine how to bring the gambling town back to its former glory - or at least save i...

New Jersey casinos put pressure on Governor Christie to approve rescue bills

Renee Kingsley

September 1, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, New Jersey

Atlantic City has witnessed a significant slump in the casino industry and as a result, four out of the twelve casinos in Atlantic City have been forced to shut down in the last 18 months. Once a thriving hub f...

New Jersey sports betting bill signed by Governor Christie

October 20, 2014

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, North America Casino News

iGaming Business - New Jersey governor Chris Christie has signed a new bill to partially repeal the US state’s prohibition on sports betting. The bill was last week was approved by the Assembly by a vote of ...

Bill introduced in NJ to allow casinos to remain open during government shutdown

Sadonna Price

July 7, 2017

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Jersey

Just a few days ago, the state facilities of New Jersey were shut down due to a budget impasse. A government shutdown affects several areas of the state including the casinos of Atlantic City. Currently, the la...

New Jersey governor urges Glenn Straub to sell TEN Atlantic City

Adam Morgan

April 24, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Licenses, New Jersey

The Republican governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie, has reportedly declared that he hopes billionaire real estate mogul Glenn Straub will soon sell the former Revel Casino Hotel Atlantic City because he “has...

Potential buyer of Baha Mar meets requirements set by government

Sadonna Price

September 29, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Bahamas

Yesterday it was announced by Prime Minister Perry Christie that the potential buyer of the as yet unopened Baha Mar has met the requirements set by the government. Known only as a huge enterprise, the individu...

Prime Minister Christie Says EXIM Bank has signed agreement to complete stalled Baha Mar Casino Resort

Renee Kingsley

August 25, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Bahamas, Bankruptcy

Bahamian Prime Minister Perry Christie and his administration had been under tremendous pressure for not being able to complete the stalled $3.5 billion Baha Mar Casino Resort. Christie had continued to promise...

Prime Minister Perry Christie faces pressure as he fails to announce new buyer for failed Baha Mar Casino Resort

Renee Kingsley

August 21, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Bahamas, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The $3.5 billion Baha Mar Casino resort in the Bahamas was a very important project for the country as it was expected to create thousands of jobs, generate millions in gambling taxes for the government and boo...

New Jersey governor repeats support for coming casino referendum

Adam Morgan

August 17, 2016

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Jersey

The Republican governor of New Jersey has reiterated his support for a coming casino-expansion referendum that would allow areas in the north of the state to bid for the right to operate a pair of new casinos. ...

Bahamian Government backs decision over liquidation of the Baha Mar Casino after former Prime Minister levels criticism

Renee Kingsley

July 31, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, Bahamas, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Caribbean Casino News, Bankruptcy, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The Baha Mar Casino and Hotel was the biggest integrated casino resort to be developed in Nassau, Bahamas at an estimated $3.5 billion. The casino resort was initially scheduled to open in 2014 and generate tho...

FNM blasts Bahamas government over stalled China mega resort

K Morrison

April 21, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Bahamas

Things haven’t been easy going for the Bahamian government regarding its handling of the $3.5 billion Baha Mar project, and according to local media reports, it’s taking heat from its main opposition. On Mon...

Christie says Atlantic City’s debt payments wouldn’t be made by him

K Morrison

April 7, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Bankruptcy, New Jersey

With Atlantic City’s May bond payment looming, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie won’t intervene as the once thriving gambling mecca inches closer to financial ruin and a takeover bill gathers dust in the stat...