Industry
March 25, 2026
New Jersey Governor Urges Lawmakers to Settle Atlantic City Smoking Debate
In a recent interview with the Press of Atlantic City, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill did not take a stance on the Atlantic City casino smoking dispute, but she urged lawmakers to come to a conclusion soon and end this years-long debate. Governor Sherrill Wants Lawmakers to Reach a Conclusion Sherrill noted that while litigation […]
Lottery
March 25, 2026
Mega Millions Awards Prizes of $2M and $3M to Players in California & New Jersey
Yesterday’s Mega Millions drawing did not create a new jackpot winner. However, it did create two new millionaires, as players in California and New Jersey won seven-figure sums. California Player Took $2M, New Jersey Player Grabbed $3M The Tuesday Mega Millions drawing saw lottery enthusiasts play for a shot at the $60 million jackpot (cash […]
Poker
March 17, 2026
Man Hits $832K Jackpot at Caesars Atlantic City, in Time for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day usually draws tourists in droves to Atlantic City and Las Vegas, with the cities’ casinos churning and gaming floor footfall increasing exponentially. Yet, for one player at the Caesars Atlantic City, the holiday started early when they hit a six-figure jackpot on his very first visit. The winner secured a Three Card […]
Industry
March 16, 2026
New Jersey Reopens Debate on Expanding Casinos Beyond Atlantic City
New Jersey gambling stakeholders are rekindling a debate that many thought had been settled. Nearly a decade after voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to expand casinos beyond Atlantic City, developers and lawmakers are again suggesting that the state could benefit from allowing gambling facilities to operate in its northern areas. Such a move would help […]
Lottery
March 12, 2026
Jersey Cash 5 Game Leads to $3.4M Payout
Another day and another jackpot has dropped with the Jersey Cash 5 drawing minting yet another millionaire. This time, the Tuesday drawing has led to a $3.4 million payout, with the lucky ticket bought at the Quick Stop Food Market, 881 Chamber St. in Trenton, New Jersey. Because of the sale, the store will also […]
Legal
March 5, 2026
Former Med Exec and Tax Evader Caught at Atlantic City Casino with $400K Cash
Alex Kleiman, 44, from Long Beach, pleaded guilty in December 2025 to tax evasion after failing to pay nearly $3 million in federal income taxes. As part of his plea agreement, he was required to stop gambling and participate in addiction counseling. However, just one month after entering the plea, he went to the Ocean […]
Industry
March 4, 2026
Atlantic County Executive Proposes Statewide Tax Shift
Atlantic County executive Dennis Levinson has called for changes to how certain gaming taxes are funded statewide. Levinson presented his 2026 budget address to the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners, arguing that it is unfair for Atlantic County taxpayers alone to absorb financial obligations associated with Atlantic City casinos when the industry’s benefits extend throughout […]
Casino
February 27, 2026
New Jersey Casino Workers Ask State Supreme Court to End Smoking Ban Exemption
Casino workers in New Jersey are again pressing for an end to indoor smoking in Atlantic City’s gaming halls, this time asking the New Jersey Supreme Court to rule whether the state constitution guarantees them a right to a safe workplace. The dispute revolves around the 2006 Smoke-Free Air Act, which established a statewide ban […]
Lottery
February 25, 2026
New Jersey Lottery player Scoops $764K from Cash 5
Another day in New Jersey has produced another major jackpot winner, with one person claiming the Saturday, February 21 jackpot from Jersey Cash 5. The person secured the eye-watering $764,968 from the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot game, as confirmed by the lottery in a Monday press release. They bought their ticket at Shoppers Express on […]
Casino
February 23, 2026
Atlantic City Gaming Continues Despite Snowstorm
Atlantic City’s casinos remain open, despite some concerning weather reports. While city officials encouraged citizens to avoid traveling, the robust gaming properties’ work hours will likely remain uninterrupted. The New Jersey Snowstorm Becomes Harsher The US National Weather Service warned of worsening weather conditions in Atlantic City as the city was beset by powerful snowstorms. […]
