Lottery
March 12, 2026
Jersey Cash 5 Game Leads to $3.4M Payout
Another day and another jackpot has dropped with the Jersey Cash 5 drawing minting yet another millionaire. This time, the Tuesday drawing has led to a $3.4 million payout, with the lucky ticket bought at the Quick Stop Food Market, 881 Chamber St. in Trenton, New Jersey. Because of the sale, the store will also […]
Legal
March 5, 2026
Former Med Exec and Tax Evader Caught at Atlantic City Casino with $400K Cash
Alex Kleiman, 44, from Long Beach, pleaded guilty in December 2025 to tax evasion after failing to pay nearly $3 million in federal income taxes. As part of his plea agreement, he was required to stop gambling and participate in addiction counseling. However, just one month after entering the plea, he went to the Ocean […]
Industry
March 4, 2026
Atlantic County Executive Proposes Statewide Tax Shift
Atlantic County executive Dennis Levinson has called for changes to how certain gaming taxes are funded statewide. Levinson presented his 2026 budget address to the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners, arguing that it is unfair for Atlantic County taxpayers alone to absorb financial obligations associated with Atlantic City casinos when the industry’s benefits extend throughout […]
Casino
February 27, 2026
New Jersey Casino Workers Ask State Supreme Court to End Smoking Ban Exemption
Casino workers in New Jersey are again pressing for an end to indoor smoking in Atlantic City’s gaming halls, this time asking the New Jersey Supreme Court to rule whether the state constitution guarantees them a right to a safe workplace. The dispute revolves around the 2006 Smoke-Free Air Act, which established a statewide ban […]
Lottery
February 25, 2026
New Jersey Lottery player Scoops $764K from Cash 5
Another day in New Jersey has produced another major jackpot winner, with one person claiming the Saturday, February 21 jackpot from Jersey Cash 5. The person secured the eye-watering $764,968 from the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot game, as confirmed by the lottery in a Monday press release. They bought their ticket at Shoppers Express on […]
Casino
February 23, 2026
Atlantic City Gaming Continues Despite Snowstorm
Atlantic City’s casinos remain open, despite some concerning weather reports. While city officials encouraged citizens to avoid traveling, the robust gaming properties’ work hours will likely remain uninterrupted. The New Jersey Snowstorm Becomes Harsher The US National Weather Service warned of worsening weather conditions in Atlantic City as the city was beset by powerful snowstorms. […]
Business
February 18, 2026
New Jersey Gaming on the Rise Despite Sports Betting Lull
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has published data about the performance of the state’s gaming industry in January, highlighting a strong start to 2026. While both casino gaming and iGaming experienced growth, a decline in sports betting offset the industry’s growth slightly. Revenue Increased and So Did Operators’ Tax Contributions In the first […]
Casino
February 11, 2026
New Jersey Bill Wants to Ban Text Messages to Gamblers, and More
New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a wave of new gambling bills that could significantly change how sportsbooks limit accounts, market to players, and process payments. New Jersey Sees New Efforts to Boost Transparency, Consumer Protections The newly-filed bills are seeking to strengthen existing rules as well as provide more clarity into the inner workings of […]
Lottery
January 28, 2026
New Jersey Player Scoops $12.3M from Pick 6 Jackpot Game
A lottery player from Ocean County, New Jersey, has beaten some long odds to win the $12.3-milion jackpot from the Pick 6 game last Saturday. The ticket was sold in the nick of time before a major winter storm that descended on the Garden State, with the winner grabbing the ticket at ShopRite #619, 501 […]
Casino
January 27, 2026
Appeals Court Revives NJ Casino Smoking Ban Challenge
The seemingly never-ending legal battle over smoking on casino floors in New Jersey has headed back to square one following the recent ruling of a state appeals court that decided a lower court mishandled the case. Procedural Flaws On January 26, 2026, an appellate panel asked a trial court to reopen proceedings meant to decide […]
