Industry
September 30, 2024
Former Regulator Exec Advocates for Stronger Gambling Framework
There are different regulations when it comes to gambling in states across the US. While some states permit casino and sports betting, others prohibit such forms of gambling. Just like the regulation can vary from one state to the other, so can the legal gambling age. In some US states, the minimum age required for […]
Business
September 20, 2024
The End of an Era: Freehold Raceway to Close on December 28
Freehold Raceway, the oldest horse racing track in the United States, will be closing its doors, marking the end of an era. While the decision to shut down the track was difficult, officials said that its operation cannot continue under the current conditions. The Closure Will Mark the End of an Era Freehold Raceway is […]
Industry
September 17, 2024
Weak Sports Betting Offsets New Jersey’s Strong Casino & iGaming Results in August
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement published its latest gaming revenue report, outlining the performance of the state’s gambling industry in August. The New Jersey industry’s metrics continued to grow as most verticals posted strong results. Sports betting, on the contrary, experienced a sharp decline. The Overall Revenue Increased Slightly The local casinos, racetracks […]
Industry
September 12, 2024
Republican Involvement Reinvigorates Fight for Smoke-Free New Jersey Casinos
The efforts to end smoking inside New Jersey’s casinos have been reinvigorated by several Republicans’ decision to back the movement. This significant development could possibly revive a smoking ban bill that failed to pass in 2023. Industry Giants Are Reluctant to Ban Smoking Casino workers in New Jersey have been fighting to end indoor smoking […]
Industry
September 10, 2024
Baby Found Alone in Atlantic City Hotel Room, Gun Seized
In different US states, adults who leave children unattended may be subject to a range of penalties. Leaving a child to participate in gambling activities results in a permanent ban from all casinos in some states. Besides a ban from casino gambling, adults who leave children alone to gamble may also be subject to fines […]
Industry
September 9, 2024
NJ DGE Penalizes Bet365 for Taking Bets on Concluded Events
Leading iGaming and sports betting operator bet365 has been slammed with a penalty in New Jersey where it operates in partnership with the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The gambling company was accused of taking bets on events that had already been concluded, in violation of local regulations. As a result of its violations, the […]
Business
September 6, 2024
New Jersey’s DGE Penalizes Borgata over Underpaid iGaming Taxes
New Jersey’s gambling regulators understood that the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, one of the biggest casinos in Atlantic City, has underpaid its iGaming taxes twice. The property, according to reports, did so by taking approximately $15 million more in credits than it was entitled to. Borgata Was Forced to Pay the Money It Owed […]
Industry
September 5, 2024
Children of Atlantic City Casino Workers Unite Against Secondhand Smoke
Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE), a group that fights for smoke-free workplaces in Atlantic City’s casinos, has started a new ad campaign targeting New Jersey lawmakers. The campaign called “Kids of CEASE,” shows children of casino workers who worry about their parents’ health because of long-term exposure to secondhand smoke. The ads first appeared […]
Casino
August 26, 2024
BetMGM Hands out the Largest iGaming Jackpot in US History to a NJ Player
An online player from New Jersey has made history by winning the largest online casino jackpot in the history of the United States. The historic win happened a few days ago on BetMGM’s online gambling platform. BetMGM Casino reported that a player had won its historic $6,450,023 progressive jackpot. In a news release on August […]
Casino
August 21, 2024
New Jersey Goes After Borgata for Understated Gross Revenue
As a result, the Borgata Casino has understated the taxable revenue amount, the regulator found out. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement took issue with the reporting by the company between October 2023 and May 2024 and argued that the company earmarked at least $4.5 million in promotional credits but added that the money […]
