Posts Tagged ‘New Jersey’
October Sees Largest Jump In Atlantic City Casino COVID-19 Cases
Over 1% of Atlantic City casino employees have tested positive for the Coronavirus since July. The biggest surge of cases occurred in October for casino personnel. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – The Coronavirus is alive and well within Atlantic City casinos, having 251 cases pop up since citywide reopenings in July. Of that number, 60% were…
Read MoreBill To Legalize Remote Raffles In New Jersey Vetoed Temporarily
Senate Bill 2842 that would make remote raffles legal in New Jersey has been given a temporary veto by Governor Phil Murphy. Murphy has asked bill sponsors to make 25 amendments, mostly with the words used in the bill, before he will sign it into law. The biggest issue is Murphy only wants remote raffles…
Read MoreJudge Orders Restraining Order On Former Borgata Execs
Former Borgata Executives William Callahan and Kelly Ashman Burke have been ordered by a US District Judge not to reach out to any Borgata customers. The execs left for Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resorts. The judge also ordered the pair to return a Borgata owned cellphone that has sensitive information. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Drama…
Read MoreCasinos In Atlantic City Suffer $112M Loss In 2nd Quarter
The nine casinos in Atlantic City had a combined loss of $112 million in the second quarter because of the three-month period they were closed because of COVID-19. Online gambling platforms fared better for New Jersey even allowing a few to profit during the mandatory closures of land-based establishments. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Atlantic City…
Read MoreThe Legal Saga Of Phil Ivey & Borgata Finally Nearing The End
It’s been a near $10 million question for almost a decade as to who is owed the money, Borgata, or players Phil Ivey and Cheung Yin Sun. A settlement has been agreed upon between the two parties with no terms being disclosed to the public at this time. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – It’s been years…
Read MorePointsBet, Aiming To Enter NJ Online Gambling Market In 2021
PointsBet has announced an agreement to bring its online casino to NJ’s online gambling market. The deal depends on Twin River Worldwide Holdings to purchase Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel and Casino. The innovative and unique player experience available through the online casino will be available in NJ at the start of 2021. NEWARK, N.J. -…
Read MoreGameCo Approved To Bring Video Game Gambling In NJ
GameCo has a license from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement to release its products to online and land-based casinos and sportsbooks in the state. The emphasis on video gambling will bring in a younger audience for the country. There are head-to-head contests that will be available in NJ casinos as GameCo products grow…
Read MoreGolden Nugget’s Online Casino Has Found A Home In Michigan
The Golden Nugget will be expanding their internet presence of casino and sportsbook gaming into Michigan and Pennsylvania soon as they’ve only conducted online gambling in New Jersey. The company will also be joining NASDAQ for the online sector which has an estimated worth of $745 million. DETROIT – The Golden Nugget’s online casino and…
Read MoreIndiana Approves Eldorado Acquisition of Caesars Entertainment
Indiana Gaming Commission has approved of the merger of Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment. The deal requires Eldorado to sell three of its Indiana casinos. They are now waiting for the New Jersey Casino Control Commission and the Indiana Horse Racing Commission to finalize the deal. INDIANAPOLIS – Plans for the acquiring of Caesars Entertainment…
Read MoreStock Prices Rise For Online Golden Nugget Casino In The First Day
Stock prices for Golden Nugget Online rise to 14.2% in the first day of trading. The CEO of the company also owns the Houston Rockets which is why the site will stop gamblers from betting on Rocket games. The online casino is only offered in NJ currently but looks to be in Pennsylvania and Michigan…
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