Lottery
January 28, 2026
New Jersey Player Scoops $12.3M from Pick 6 Jackpot Game
A lottery player from Ocean County, New Jersey, has beaten some long odds to win the $12.3-milion jackpot from the Pick 6 game last Saturday. The ticket was sold in the nick of time before a major winter storm that descended on the Garden State, with the winner grabbing the ticket at ShopRite #619, 501 […]
Casino
January 27, 2026
Appeals Court Revives NJ Casino Smoking Ban Challenge
The seemingly never-ending legal battle over smoking on casino floors in New Jersey has headed back to square one following the recent ruling of a state appeals court that decided a lower court mishandled the case. Procedural Flaws On January 26, 2026, an appellate panel asked a trial court to reopen proceedings meant to decide […]
Industry
January 19, 2026
New Jersey Gaming Reaches Almost $7B in Revenue for 2025
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has published its latest industry report, outlining the financial performance of the state’s gaming sector in December 2025. The data shows an increase in overall revenue due to mostly positive trends. New Jersey’s Industry Remained Strong In its December report, New Jersey’s casinos, racetracks, and their partners […]
Casino
January 16, 2026
New Jersey Lawmakers Reintroduce Casino, Smoking Bills
The heated debate over casinos and smoking in New Jersey is not showing signs of dying any time soon, with lawmakers recently bringing back a set of bills that would both enable casinos in new parts of the state while putting an end to the habit of smoking inside current gambling venues. Since the two […]
Lottery
January 13, 2026
First Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot for 2026 Lands
Jersey Cash 5, one of New Jersey’s most popular lottery games, has just crowned its first jackpot winner for the year. Not only that, but the lucky winner will take home almost $2 million, lifting the financial burdens from their shoulders. The First Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot for the Year Is a Big One According […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
New Jersey Introduces New Gambling Education Requirements
As one of the first states to legalize sports betting after the repeal of the PASPA, and due to its high-profile casinos, New Jersey has long been associated with gambling. This, however, has sparked significant problem gambling concerns, leading to new gambling education requirements that the state’s colleges and universities will have to follow. Colleges […]
Lottery
January 6, 2026
New Jersey Man Wins $3M Top Prize from Scratcher
Yet another lucky lottery player has hit it big just in time for 2026. This time, the fortunate player was a lottery enthusiast from Hudson County, New Jersey. New Jersey Player Won $3M According to the New Jersey Lottery’s official announcement, the winner in question won the top prize from a Win for Life! ticket. […]
Industry
January 6, 2026
Ex-NJ Gov Blasts Prediction Markets, Questions Their Legality
Prediction markets are in the center of attention, amid a new $436,000 win on Polymarket, which came after someone placed a wager on President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela to be toppled by the end of January. The bet – along with a few others – came hours before US President Donald Trump announced the Latin […]
Industry
January 5, 2026
Casino Staff to Benefit from New Jersey 2026 Minimum Wage Increase
New Jersey is starting 2026 with a significant 43% increase in the minimum hourly wage. This will raise the minimum wage to $15.92, which is expected to have a positive impact on many workers in the state’s extensive hospitality and gaming industries. Casino Workers and Others to See a Significant Wage Increase While the state […]
Casino
December 30, 2025
Casino Workers Push for Last-Minute Atlantic City Smoking Ban
Atlantic City casino staff are asking New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to make one last effort. They want him to pressure state lawmakers to vote on a bill that would stop indoor smoking on casino floors before he leaves office next month. CEASE Urges Governor to Turn Support Into Action on Casino Smoking The plea […]
