Gambling News - 'New jersey'
Casino
December 3, 2025
NJ Lawmaker Wants State to Compete with Newly Announced NY Casinos
New York will be introducing a number of new casinos across the Empire State, with three planned for NYC, two in Queens, and one in the Bronx. What this means is that there will be a lot more gaming floors up north from New Jersey, which is something the Garden State cannot leave unanswered, seeing […]
Industry
December 3, 2025
Mega Millions $90M Jackpot Drops in New Jersey
Someone in New Jersey has all the reasons to check their Mega Millions lottery ticket and hope that they won the Tuesday, December 2 drawing. A single ticket-holder now has the key to a $90 million prize purse that will be paid out by the lottery as soon as the person verifies their identity. The […]
Casino
November 28, 2025
Death of Couple at Borgata Spurs Police into Action
The Atlantic City Police Department is investigating the reportedly violent deaths of a couple who were visiting the city from New York. The couple had visited the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, where they were found dead. Police discovered the bodies around 5:00 pm on Sunday, with the deceased identified as Wei Guo Liang, 68, […]
Industry
November 25, 2025
New Jersey Player Wins $1M from Scratch-Off Ticket
A player from Ocean County, New Jersey, has won a seven-figure sum from a scratch-off ticket, according to an official announcement by the New Jersey Lottery. This came shortly after a separate player won $1 million from Powerball. The Player Won the Game’s First Top Prize According to the New Jersey Lottery, the winner secured […]
Industry
November 18, 2025
New Jersey Gaming Reports Strong October Performance
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has published its official report about the local industry’s performance in October. According to the report, the total gaming revenue has recorded double-digit growth, leading to millions in gambling taxes. Gaming Revenues Increased Across the Board The DGE’s report outlined total gaming revenue of $611.1 million for […]
Lottery
November 18, 2025
NJ Couple Wins $3M from the Lottery Six Months After Winning $1M
Many believe that winning the lottery is something that people can only experience once, if ever. However, one couple from New Jersey has proven those naysayers wrong by winning its second jackpot in six months. Lightning Strikes Twice According to the New Jersey Lottery’s announcement, the anonymous couple won their first big prize on April […]
Industry
November 14, 2025
Alleged Mobster Suspected of Involvement in NJ Illegal Betting Ring
Joseph M. “Little Joe” Perna, 55, a suspected mafia associate, along with several relatives, was among 14 individuals charged Thursday in connection with an alleged multimillion-dollar illegal gambling operation in New Jersey that involved student athletes. A Suspected Mafia Member Is Among the 14 Charged Individuals Perna, who is allegedly from the Lucchese crime family, […]
Lottery
November 11, 2025
Two Players Win Jersey Cash 5 Jackpots
The New Jersey Lottery was happy to announce that two more players have won the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot, once again cementing the game’s winning potential. The first jackpot was won on Friday and was followed by a second one on Sunday. The Game Crowned its 56th and 57th Winners According to the New Jersey […]
Casino
November 5, 2025
Dispute Over 1-800-GAMBLER Hotline Deepens
The long-running 1-800-GAMBLER hotline, which has become a critical resource for people struggling with problem gambling, is at the center of a dispute over who should operate it and how much data call centers should be collecting from people who reach out for help. The Data Collection Survey Issue The number has belonged to the […]
Sports
October 29, 2025
SuperBook Fined $20K for UFC Betting Error
At the end of August, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) fined Evolution $12,000 for several live casino dealer and croupier rule-breaking problems that took place in 2021 and 2023. Similarly, in December, William Hill Sportsbook received a $20,000 fine for accepting 42 illegal bets on college basketball after the results came in […]