Posts Tagged ‘Atlantic City’
Atlantic City Taxes Focus Of New NJ Sports Betting Bill
There is a bill in the NJ State Senate that would redirect tax funding to Atlantic City. The funding would be used for property tax relief. AC Mayor Marty Small refers to the bill as AC getting its slice of the pie. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Atlantic City might be getting a cut of New…
Read MoreLas Vegas, Atlantic City Casino Workers Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccinations
Las Vegas and Atlantic City are two of the biggest betting hubs in America. Casino workers in both cities are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine The casino industry is hopeful this will get them up and running for the summer months. LAS VEGAS – Nevada and New Jersey, two of America’s biggest casino hubs, are…
Read MoreBally’s Acquires Sport Caller, A Free-to-Play Games Provider
Bally’s Corporation acquired SportCaller, a free-to-play game provider for betting companies around the world. Bally’s has 14 casino properties in 10 states across the U.S. already. Bally’s recently acquired Monkey Knife Fight the third-largest daily fantasy company in the U.S. and plans on further expanding in the U.S. sports betting market. LAS VEGAS – The…
Read MoreOctober Sees Largest Jump In Atlantic City Casino COVID-19 Cases
Over 1% of Atlantic City casino employees have tested positive for the Coronavirus since July. The biggest surge of cases occurred in October for casino personnel. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – The Coronavirus is alive and well within Atlantic City casinos, having 251 cases pop up since citywide reopenings in July. Of that number, 60% were…
Read MoreJudge Orders Restraining Order On Former Borgata Execs
Former Borgata Executives William Callahan and Kelly Ashman Burke have been ordered by a US District Judge not to reach out to any Borgata customers. The execs left for Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resorts. The judge also ordered the pair to return a Borgata owned cellphone that has sensitive information. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Drama…
Read MoreCasinos In Atlantic City Suffer $112M Loss In 2nd Quarter
The nine casinos in Atlantic City had a combined loss of $112 million in the second quarter because of the three-month period they were closed because of COVID-19. Online gambling platforms fared better for New Jersey even allowing a few to profit during the mandatory closures of land-based establishments. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Atlantic City…
Read MoreThe Legal Saga Of Phil Ivey & Borgata Finally Nearing The End
It’s been a near $10 million question for almost a decade as to who is owed the money, Borgata, or players Phil Ivey and Cheung Yin Sun. A settlement has been agreed upon between the two parties with no terms being disclosed to the public at this time. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – It’s been years…
Read MoreNew Jersey Casinos Opening With Increased COVID Restrictions
New Jersey Casinos are reopening with numerous restrictions designed to limit the spread of COVID-19. There is no smoking, drinking, or eating allowed inside of New Jersey casinos upon reopening. Governor Phil Murphy banned indoor dining saying crowds weren’t behaving responsibly enough. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – New Jersey casinos are continuing their march towards reopening…
Read MoreCongressional Candidate Urges DC To Support Atlantic City Casinos
South Jersey Congressional Candidate Brigid Callahan Harrison is making a push for the federal government to support Atlantic City casinos during the COVID-19 pandemic. Harrison argues that by the nature of the industry, casinos will suffer both during and after the coronavirus shutdowns will patrons being hesitant to crowed casinos for months. The congressional candidate…
Read MoreLas Vegas, Atlantic City Suspending Casinos Amidst COVID-19 Concerns
Las Vegas and Atlantic City casinos are closing due to the coronavirus. Casinos nationwide are facing closures, or are proving additional cautionary measures to their guests. LAS VEGAS — As COVID-19 continues to spread, casinos nationwide are beginning to shut down their operations. Casinos on both Las Vegas and Atlantic City are facing closures. Other…
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