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.
The horse racing industry in the state of New Jersey has been struggling for some time and with recent changes being discussed in the gaming industry, could have the potential to earn a significant amount in ta...
This summer, a trio of Atlantic City’s hottest nightclubs are teaming up to offer club-goers the chance to experience all three venues for one $20 cover charge.
Known as the Marina District First Fridays, th...
Only a few weeks after inking a deal to supply its virtual sports games to the online operations of the Golden Nugget Atlantic City, Inspired Gaming has finalised a similar agreement with Resorts Casino Hotel.
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New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) on Thursday released April 2016 Gaming Revenue Results for the state. Online gaming revenues jumped almost 34% in comparison to the same month last year, wherea...
The casino industry in Atlantic City has witnessed a slow decline during the last decade as revenue from the gambling industry fell from $5.2 billion in 2006 to $2.6 billion in 2016. Four out of the twelve casi...
At a speech in Atlantic City on Monday, Bernie Sanders criticised fellow presidential candidate Donald Trump as well as billionaire investor Carl Icahn and told supporters that the pair’s “greed and recklessnes...
Over a year after closing its money-losing poker room, the Trump Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City has announced the return of live games starting this Friday.
The New Jersey casino owned by Tropicana Entert...
Millions of people across the United States play the Powerball lottery in the hopes of winning a major jackpot prize. Prizes are usually split between several individuals who manage to hit the winning lottery n...
On Tuesday, the management of the Tropicana Casino of Atlantic City and the UNITE-HERE Local 54 met to negotiate terms for members of the union, with the meeting not going as planned, at least according to the ...
After announcing a vote was to take place on Thursday regarding his aid bill, Democratic Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto ended up calling off the vote, as lawmakers continue to disagree on what should be done a...
Atlantic City is still awaiting a rescue plan, with casinos and officials ready for something to happen in way of aid. Vincent Prieto, the New Jersey Assembly Speaker, will see his plan for rescuing the city fr...
The almost bankrupt Atlantic City narrowly managed to avoid defaulting on its payment schedule, after the city scraped together $1.8 million and completed its bond payment on the morning of May 2nd. The city w...
Update 5-5-16: Please see update below
Atlantic City’s Resorts Casino Hotel is planning on spending a hefty sum to renovate the hotel rooms located in the Ocean Tower. Last week, the casino took out a mortga...
Casinos in Atlantic City are ready for the state to take over the city finances, as the casinos claim they are ‘on the edge of the abyss’. An immediate vote has been called for by the casinos on bills already i...
On Monday, 48 people were charged with a bank fraud scheme that netted those involved more than $570,000. Most of the money was withdrawn at casinos in Atlantic City.
According to New Jersey Attorney General...