Posts Tagged ‘Phil Murphy’
NY And NJ Cut Social Establishment Hours For COVID-19 Concerns
New York and New Jersey will have new curfews and that will include the closing of casino kitchens and bars beginning at 10 p.m. every night. The spike of COVID-19 cases seen in both states has been the highest they’ve had since early summer, calling this the second wave of the Coronavirus. NEW YORK –…
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 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 MoreNew Jersey Casinos Opening With Increased COVID Restrictions
New Jersey Casinos are reopening with numerous restrictions designed to limit the spread of COVID-19. There is no smoking, drinking, or eating allowed inside of New Jersey casinos upon reopening. Governor Phil Murphy banned indoor dining saying crowds weren’t behaving responsibly enough. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – New Jersey casinos are continuing their march towards reopening…
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