Poker
November 7, 2024
BetMGM Poker Innovates with Shared Liquidity Between NJ and MI
BetMGM, an iGaming and online sports betting powerhouse, announced that it has begun combining player pools between its poker markets in New Jersey and Michigan. This development was lauded as a significant milestone that will greatly enhance the BetMGM Poker experience. Improving the BetMGM Poker Experience BetMGM has been working hard to improve its BetMGM […]
Casino
November 7, 2024
Virgin Casino in New Jersey Rebrands to Monopoly Casino
Big news is coming from New Jersey this week, as Virgin Casino, the iconic Internet casino and iGaming pioneer, has decided to rebrand itself in what many have seen as a clever marketing move, adopting the name “Monopoly Casino.” Monopoly Casino to Take Over Virgin Casino Branding in New Jersey The new name is yet […]
Casino
October 31, 2024
Casino Workers Appeal to First Lady Tammy Murphy to End Indoor Smoking in AC
Nicole Vitola, co-founder of CEASE, has now appealed in a letter to First Lady Tammy Murphy, calling for her support in the ongoing battle to end an exemption in public safety law that allows indoor smoking across New Jersey casinos. CEASE Continues to Seek Public Support for Ending Indoor Smoking Indoor smoking has become a […]
Business
October 30, 2024
DraftKings Announces New Jersey Layoffs Amidst Problem Gambling Concerns
DraftKings announced plans to lay off 101 employees in New Jersey, attributed to the company’s decision to shut down its live dealer studio in Atlantic City. It is yet unknown whether this downsizing will affect the company’s gambling harm prevention team, as New Jersey officials recently raised significant concerns regarding rising addiction rates in the […]
Industry
October 28, 2024
CEASE Outraged as Bally’s Exposes Pregnant Worker to Smoke
Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE), an organization dedicated to eradicating smoking from Atlantic City’s casinos, has slammed Bally’s Casino’s denial of a pregnant worker’s plea to be moved to a non-smoking area. Not an Uncommon Case CEASE, which represents casino workers who no longer wish their health to be jeopardized by indoor smoking, contacted […]
Industry
October 25, 2024
New Jersey Online Gambling Flourishes But Harm Concerns Grow
New Jersey authorities continue to enjoy the financial benefits of the state’s iGaming industry but are also concerned about online casinos’ impact on the overall economy and social health. New Jersey Has a Flourishing Gaming Industry The Garden State, which prompted the repeal of the PASPA, has been one of the most prominent pioneers when […]
Casino
October 23, 2024
Gambler Loses $150,000 Jackpot Due to Self-Exclusion
Hitting a hefty six-figure casino jackpot is, without a doubt, a reason for celebration. However, for one particular gambler, the sweet news of a big win quickly turned sour. According to Kelley, a casino employee known on TikTok as @casinomassagekelley, a gambler who recently hit a $150,000 jackpot was denied his prize. Accused of Trespassing […]
Business
October 18, 2024
NJ’s Gambling Sector Records September Surge from iGaming, Betting
September marked a strong month for licensed gambling operators in New Jersey. Gaming Revenue Increases in September On Thursday, the state’s gambling regulator, the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), released its latest report, pointing to a strong growth in revenue in September. In total, casinos, racetracks and their partners reported revenue of $558.3 million last […]
Casino
October 2, 2024
Judge Dismisses Class Action Against Atlantic City Hotels Over Price-Fixing
A legal fight over supposed price-fixing in Atlantic City hotels has ended, with big casino hotel companies, like Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts beating the claims. Cendyn’s Rainmaker Software Under Scrutiny as Hotel Pricing Controversy Unfolds US District Judge Karen Williams, who handled the case in Camden, New Jersey, threw out the proposed class action, […]
Industry
October 1, 2024
Casino Smoking Ban Debate in Atlantic City Continues
New Jersey is among the states that currently permit indoor smoking in casinos. While this is achieved through a loophole in the state’s Smoke-Free Air Act from 2006, efforts to eliminate indoor smoking at casinos have been ongoing for two decades. The topic was once again up for discussion during a recent debate with one […]
