Industry
January 19, 2024
AC Casino Workers Discussed Smoking Ban in Senator Polistina’s Office
Atlantic City casino workers continue their fight for a smoke-free work environment. Their last battlefield was, unexpectedly, a senator’s office. Representatives of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) and United Casino Workers (UAW) were staging a protest against Senator Vince Polistina’s recent change of heart. Polistina, who previously supported the smoke-free movements, recently agreed to […]
Industry
January 17, 2024
New Jersey’s Gambling Revenues Increased Across the Board in December
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has published the December 2023 total gaming revenue results. According to the regulator, the state’s gambling operators reported year-to-date revenue of almost $5.8 billion. Segment by segment, New Jersey’s nine casino hotel properties earned $232.4 million for December 2023. This, according to the authority, reflects a year-on-year increase […]
Industry
January 10, 2024
Atlantic City Police Union Asks for More Officers amid Rise in Homicides
Atlantic City is a casino and entertainment destination that is visited by nearly 30 million people annually. With a wide range of restaurants, hotels, casinos and entertainment options, the Boardwalk serves as the backbone of the city. Despite the available security cameras across Atlantic City, crimes are on the rise. As announced by the Press […]
Industry
January 10, 2024
New Jersey Lawmakers Reintroduce Casino Smoking Ban
The battle over smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos continues as workers renew their efforts to secure a smoke-free workplace for themselves. For reference, New Jersey’s Smoke-Free Air Act exempts casinos from the indoor smoking ban, instead allowing them to dedicate up to a quarter of their gaming space as an indoor smoking area. While the […]
Industry
January 5, 2024
Report Argues New Jersey iGaming Has Harmed the Economy
The gambling industry can provide significant economic boosts to certain areas, creating new jobs and generating millions in tax money. This argument continues to be used by proponents of the industry in many states where certain verticals are not yet legal. However, a recent report shows that New Jersey’s online casino industry is not as […]
Industry
January 4, 2024
NJ Compulsive Gambling Council Faces Discrimination Lawsuit
Back in April 2022, Neva Pryor, an expert with extensive experience in problem gambling, filed a lawsuit against the Council of Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCG), claiming she was subjected to racial discrimination. In her lawsuit, she claimed that Fred Hogan, a former president of the CCG, made racial comments against her. The lawsuit’s […]
Industry
January 3, 2024
Criminal Cases Raise Concerns of Public Safety in Atlantic City
Across the United States, casino resorts invest in security solutions. Ensuring the safety of their visitors is a priority for the casinos that pour millions into CCTV, in-person security and even AI-powered solutions. While casino operators ramp up their security, gambling hubs such as Atlantic City need extra efforts to ensure guests and residents of […]
Lottery
December 28, 2023
Jackpocket NJ Resident Bags $1M from $10 Powerball Ticket
The latest lucky soul to walk away with seven figures to his name is a New Jersey resident by the name of Joseph W. who was happy to pose for the photo-op and celebrate the $1,000,000 win he flipped on $10 Powerball tickets. Jackpocket New Jersey Customer Wins It Big The New Jersian used the […]
Casino
December 18, 2023
New Jersey iGaming Steals the Spotlight in November Gambling Results
Gross gaming revenue for online slot and table games soared to $171.5 million, which is the highest yield recorded in a single month by the regulator, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Online Casino Games Lead the Way in November The strongest online performance in iGaming has been posted amid increased spending on “at-home” […]
Industry
December 15, 2023
CAESE Continues Its Fight against Smoking in NJ’s Casinos, Plans PAC Formation
The war over the future of smoking at New Jersey’s casinos continues as proponents of a smoking ban announce plans for the formation of a new political action committee. The initiative is led by Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE), a group of Atlantic City casino employees that is determined to end indoor smoking in […]