Although there are fewer casinos there than just a few years ago, Atlantic City is still a vibrant and important gaming center in the U.S. market. World Casino News brings you up to the minute developments as multi-billion properties such the former Revel open close and are sold. We deliver breaking news on plans for gambling expansion and follow the burgeoning regulated online casino industry there as its momentum increases along with revenues.
Follow the headlines here to find out when derelict properties are going to be demolished or when they are sold and revitalized by new operators with fresh eyes and eager minds. Watch for job fairs, important sports betting updates, the health of the horse racing industry, and moves by legislators, regulators, and mediators that affect operators' bottom lines.
After experiencing a lucrative 2017 thanks to a 22.5% increase year-on-year in aggregated annual gross operating profit to over $723.2 million, the next twelve months could prove disappointing for the seven lar...
The East Coast Gaming Congress is coming to Atlantic City June 13-14, providing attendees with information on several aspects of the gaming industry, including fantasy sports, online gaming, e-sports, skill-bas...
Since the federal Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court on May 14, 2018, Delaware and New Jersey are racing to become the first states, o...
The revenue reports for April have been released in New Jersey, showing that online gambling continues to thrive in the state. For April, revenues from online gaming increased yet again, while the monthly casin...
Leading online gaming operator and platform provider, 888 Holdings PLC (888) (888:London) has confirmed the May 1 launch of its interstate poker network that will see poker players throughout three regulated U....
In a 6-3 decision Monday, the United States Supreme Court determined that a 1992 federal law violated constitutional principles by forcing states to ban sports betting under their own laws.
The case dealt s...
In New Jersey, yesterday reportedly saw the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City take another step towards its previously stated goal of opening from June 28 after its application for a gaming license was u...
In preparation for its June 28 opening, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has reportedly hired 3,000 of the approximately 3,500 total employees the Boardwalk property plans to eventually hire.
The f...
Colorado developer Bruce Deifik (pictured) says he won’t give anyone the chance to find fault with the former Revel casino property acquired by his AC Ocean Walk LLC for $200 million in early January this year....
Two casinos in Atlantic City now have a new gaming option to enjoy, thanks to Scientific Games. The technology-based gaming systems provider announced this week that Bally’s Wild Wild West and Harrah’s Atlantic...
As the interstate compact takes effect on May 1st, bringing WSOP poker platforms in New Jersey, Nevada and Delaware together, there will be a ton of quality online poker action available. The WSOP is preparing ...
Ahead of its planned re-opening in the summer, Atlantic City’s Ocean Resort Casino has announced the signing of an agreement that will see it feature one of the biggest attractions in virtual golf.
According...
In New Jersey, Monmouth Park Racetrack is reportedly anxiously waiting to hear whether the United States Supreme Court will overturn the existing Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) so that i...
One of two recycled and reimagined Boardwalk casino resorts opening this year, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City will open on June 28. The Wednesday announcement was delivered courtesy of a trio of sim...
SugarHouse Online Casino has introduced the Wyrz prepaid credit card as an additional payment option on its site. The new virtual prepaid Visa® card allows players to securely deposit into their online gaming a...