By Jerome García

Legal

Borgata Atlantic City Faces Lawsuit by Poker Pro Scott Robbins

July 22, 2021

Scott Robbins, a professional poker player from Massachusetts, is suing the Borgata casino after one of his jokes allegedly brought him a lifetime ban and a visit to a psychiatrist. The poker pro’s lawsuit reveals two dozen allegations against the Borgata, seeking compensation of some $1.2 million. Professional Poker Player Files Lawsuit against the Borgata […]

By Eva Ivanova

Casino

Hard Rock Atlantic City Adds Industry Executive Michael Woodside to its Ranks

July 7, 2021

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City has hired gaming veteran Michael Woodside as its new vice president of entertainment and marketing services. Michael Woodside joins Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City welcomes industry veteran Michael Woodside as its new VP of entertainment and marketing services. In […]

By Erik Gibbs

Industry

COVID-19 Hurt Atlantic City More Than the Great Recession

June 22, 2021

Atlantic City’s casinos were financially impacted, like industries across the US, when the economic bubble burst 14 years ago. That led to New Jersey taking additional steps to manage its gambling hub and oversee its operations and, as the years progressed following that recession, Atlantic City seemed to be on the road to recovery. Then, […]

By Erik Gibbs

Casino

High-end Hard Rock Atlantic City Gamblers Can Get a New High-Flying Perk

June 7, 2021

Hard Rock Atlantic City, Hard Rock International’s (HRI) rebirth of the former Trump Taj Mahal, is banking on luxury to attract more high rollers. The casino, which has become a mainstay of the Atlantic City gambling scene since opening in 2018, is going to launch a new private jet service to whisk VIPs back and […]

By Erik Gibbs

Legal

Atlantic City Casinos Breathe Sigh of Relief as Lawmakers Agree to Tax Cuts, Expanded Sports Gambling

June 4, 2021

Atlantic City casinos received some good news yesterday, even if it isn’t enough to warrant breaking out the champagne. The New Jersey Senate has approved a couple of measures that will help casino operators financially as they try to recover from COVID-19. Tax cuts and expanded sports gambling were already approved by the New Jersey […]

By Jerome García

Casino

Debate on Smoke-Free Casinos in Atlantic City Continues

June 2, 2021

The debate on smoke-free casino floors in Atlantic City continues. While smoking was temporarily banned due to the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers joined by Smoke-Free Atlantic City advocate the smoke ban to remain permanently. On the other hand, operators and the Casino Association of New Jersey fear that a potential smoke ban may bring significant financial […]

By Erik Gibbs

Casino

The First Quarter of 2021 Has Been Kind to Atlantic City Casinos

May 25, 2021

Atlantic City has been battling its demons for a number of years and, just as it looked like the city might be starting to show signs of stability, COVID-19 came in. That reversed all of the hard work that had been put into the city’s recovery and 2020 was a complete disaster. The good news […]

By Eva Ivanova

Casino

Atlantic City Assemblyman Wants to Change PILOT Bill

May 18, 2021

An assemblyman from Atlantic county proposed an amendment to the second measure, known as the PILOT bill, and then retrieved it, stating it needs more refinement. Atlantic City Casinos Could See a Change in PILOT Bill On May 5, assemblyman John Armato from Atlantic County introduced changes to the casino payment-in-lieu-of-taxes bill (PILOT), aiming to […]

By Erik Gibbs

Legal

Borgata, Ocean Casino Bury the Hatchet in Trade Secret Lawsuit

May 10, 2021

The Borgata in Atlantic City is calling off its fight against Ocean Casino Resort. The MGM Resorts International property went after its city rival in August of last year, launching accusations of poaching and attempted theft of trade secrets. The two have now reportedly buried the hatchet, ready to dedicate their resources to getting Atlantic […]

By Erik Gibbs

Casino

Caesars Entertainment Ready to Improve Its Atlantic City Operations

April 22, 2021

2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic may have hurt casino operators’ abilities to generate a lot of revenue, but Caesars Entertainment is taking the situation in stride. It announced yesterday that it will be making a large investment in its Atlantic City properties as it looks to help make the city’s gambling scene popular again. Caesars […]