Casino
October 7, 2026
Undercover: Trenton Police Seize $100,000, 70 Slot Machines
In what was described as the dismantling of a citywide unlawful gambling operation, police in Trenton, NJ, US, managed to seize 70 slot machines and over $100,000 in cash. The raids, which took place on Monday, October 5, followed a lengthy 11-month investigation led by the Trenton Police Department’s Alcohol and Beverage Control Unit and […]
Industry
September 30, 2026
Up to $2,000 in Fines: NJ Bill to Replace Criminal Penalties for Underage Gambling
After recently seeking to protect vulnerable consumers in New Jersey from targeted advertising that could compound their gambling issues, state lawmakers are now looking into a bipartisan bill that would change the way underage gambling violations are handled at casinos and simulcasting facilities. Namely, Senate Bill 597 would replace criminal charges with escalating civil fines. […]
Prediction Markets
September 25, 2026
Lawmakers Say US Supreme Court Ought to Weigh In on Prediction Markets
The time for sitting by has come to an end; this is the message the NCLGS has sent to the Supreme Court of the United States. The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States is strongly suggesting that enough is enough and that prediction markets that offer event contracts on sports and states attacking the […]
Casino
September 15, 2026
New Jersey Wants to Protect Vulnerable Gamblers from Targeted Advertising
New Jersey lawmakers are seeking to shield vulnerable consumers in the state from targeted advertising that could compound their gambling issues. The Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee approved AR 150 on Monday, September 14, and the measure comes shortly after the purported misuse of Bryce Harper, a Philadelphia Phillies player, whose image was […]
Industry
September 1, 2026
CEASE Says Atlantic City Casinos Will Benefit from an Indoor Smoking Ban
Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE), an organization of casino employees that have come together to put an end to smoking inside casinos, thinks that if venues in Atlantic City, New Jersey, become smoke-free, this will be a great way to boost visitor numbers. CEASE Calls for a Smoking Ban in Atlantic City Casinos According […]
Casino
August 31, 2026
Police Raid NJ Corner Store, Seize $95K from Illegal Gambling
New Jersey law enforcement is on the move as police and investigators are working to dismantle illegal gambling venues that continue to pop up despite strict enforcement and the risks that such operations carry. Most recently, a prominent, now former councilman took a guilty plea over his involvement in an illegal gambling ring, from which […]
Legal
August 31, 2026
Now Former NJ Politician Resigns After Illegal Gambling Plea Deal Surfaces
Prospect Park Councilman Anand Shah has been banned from holding public office due to his involvement with an illegal gambling ring involving a prominent syndicate, the Lucchese crime family. Official Takes Plea Deal, Awaits Sentencing and Faces up to 10 Years Behind Bars As part of his involvement, Shah generated nearly $1 million in proceeds. […]
Legal
August 28, 2026
Black Cube’s Latest Discovery Request Faces Evolution Challenge
Evolution has asked a New Jersey court to toss out a sweeping new demand for evidence by investigative firm Black Cube, arguing the latest demands would needlessly expand the scope of their long-running legal battle. Evolution and Black Cube Clash Over Scope of Latest Discovery Bid The objection was filed by the Swedish live casino […]
Casino
August 25, 2026
New Jersey Reports Slight Increase in Q2 Casino Revenue Amid a Decline in Profit
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has reported the performance of the state’s gaming sector in Q2 2026, highlighting stable casino revenues and a noticeable decline in gross operating profit. Revenues Remained Stable, Profits Declined According to the DGE’s report, the net revenue submitted by the state’s casino licensees reached $844.5 million. This […]
Industry
August 18, 2026
Veteran Casino Exec Tom Pohlman Takes the Reins at Bally’s Atlantic City
Bally’s Atlantic City has appointed veteran casino executive Tom Pohlman as its new president, bringing an experienced Atlantic City manager back into a senior leadership role as the casino’s parent company continues to pursue growth beyond the New Jersey market. Deep History and Tremendous Potential Pohlman, who describes himself as a “hospitality and gaming executive […]
