Atlantic City casinos posted their best summer in more than a decade, with August revenue figures showing strong gains across in-person gambling, internet gaming, and sports betting. According to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, the city’s nine casinos generated $312 million from in-person gambling in August, a 6.1 percent increase compared with the same month last year. When including internet gaming and sports wagering, the total revenue for the month climbed to $642.2 million, up 15.7 percent year over year. The June through August summer period produced $855 million in in-person gambling revenue, marking the strongest three-month stretch…

Governor Phil Murphy said this week he is open to discussions about expanding New Jersey casinos beyond Atlantic City. The comments came during a press conference in Trenton following a recent report from the Stockton University Poll that shows growing public support for allowing casinos in other parts of the state. Murphy emphasized that while he is not currently pushing for expansion, but he is willing to engage in conversations about the possibility. Atlantic City has held an exclusive license for casino gaming since 1978, and all nine of the state’s casinos are located within the resort town. Previous attempts…

Caesars Entertainment has announced the relaunch of its Tropicana Online Casino in New Jersey, complete with new offerings and unprecedented rewards. According to the company’s statement, the iGaming brand now offers customers an improved catalog of industry-leading casino games, as well as better integration with Caesars Rewards, the company’s loyalty program. Matthew Sunderland, Senior Vice President of iGaming at Caesars Digital, stated that Caesars has a history of providing the best gaming experience in New Jersey, and the relaunch of the Tropicana virtual casino represents a crucial step forward in the company’s quest to offer valued customers the best iGaming…

Atlantic City New Year’s Eve events are being planed by several casinos! Visitors and guests will be able to ring in the New Year with parties, celebrations, entertainment, live performances and food! Atlantic City is the place to be this New Year’s Eve! Bally’s Atlantic City Ring In The New Year with Jerry Blavat and The Intruders: Enjoy a gourmet dinner and dancing with legendary Hall of Fame DJ, Jerry Blavat, and the Intruders in Bally’s grand ballroom from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Tickets include dinner, dancing, and open bar. The party continues with an open bar and dancing…

A recent survey of more than 800 individuals has found that over 70% of them plan to be back in Atlantic City casinos this year… and sooner rather than later. The survey was conducted by the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism located at Stockton University. Additionally, over 40% of those who responded claimed to have visited the city at least once after the casinos reopened last July. Others stated they have stayed away over Coronavirus concerns. That shutdown lasted over three months and cost the city an estimated $112 million. Those who have visited Atlantic City…

Less than a month after his presidency ended, Donald’s Trump Plaza is set to be demolished in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The building has been vacant since 2014. The resort is set for demolition on February 17, as the building has been falling apart in recent years. What’s left of the complex has been a grim reminder of Atlantic City’s economic difficulties over the past decade. Trump Plaza is still positioned on some pricey real estate, located where the Expressway brings tons of traffic into the downtown area. And now, after years of delay, the land is worth more vacant…