Atlantic City

Borgata Rolling The Dice On New Gambling Technology

The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City said it will become the first casino in the United States to let guests gamble over hotel room TV sets starting on Feb. 18.

2013/02/11

Monopoly Fans Vote To Add Cat, Toss Iron Tokens

Other pieces that contested for a spot on Monopoly included a robot, diamond ring, helicopter and guitar.

2013/02/06

Atlantic City Skyline (file / credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

Atlantic City Casino Workers Push Christie To Sign Online Gambling Bill

The president of Atlantic City’s largest casino workers’ union called on Gov. Chris Christie to sign an Internet gambling bill, saying online betting revenue could make the difference between two or more casinos surviving or having to close.

2013/01/31

Trump Taj Mahal and other casino hotels in Atlantic City, New Jersey (file/credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

High Rollers Leave AC In Favor Of Pennsylvania Casinos

Last week, Atlantic City reported its annual revenues at just over $3 billion. Pennsylvania’s slots and table games brought in $3.16 billion in gross revenue in 2012, according to the state’s Gaming Control Board.

2013/01/17

Judge Denies NJ’s Request To Dismiss Leagues Lawsuit Over Sports Gambling

New Jersey’s battle with the four major professional sports leagues and the NCAA will continue after a judge on Friday rejected arguments that the leagues couldn’t prove they would be harmed.

2012/12/22

An empty road leading to casinos before the arrival of Hurricane Sandy October 29, 2012 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Sandy Causes Record Drop In Atlantic City Casino Revenues

Closures due to the storm sent Atlantic City’s casino revenue plunging nearly 28 percent last month.

2012/12/10

Atlantic City Business: Misinformation About Storm Damage Hurting Tourism

The tourism district of Atlantic City was virtually unscathed by Hurricane Sandy, including its famed boardwalk. However, because of some erroneous news reports on television, many would-be tourists have gotten a false impression.

2012/11/15

Atlantic City is seen after being hit by superstorm Sandy - Oct. 30, 2012 (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Gov. Chris Christie Grants Atlantic City Casinos Permission To Reopen After Sandy

Christie announced at 10 a.m. Friday that the roads to Atlantic City were reopening and that the city’s casinos had permission to restart operations.

2012/11/02

President Barack Obama is greeted by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie upon arriving in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on October 31, 2012 to visit areas hardest hit by Sandy. (Photo credit: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

Obama Vows To Restore Power, Help Residents In New Jersey

Touring storm-ravaged New Jersey with Gov. Chris Christie Wednesday, President Barack Obama pledged that all affected residents would get help as quickly as possible.

CBS New York–2012/10/31

Governor Chris Christie travels across the state to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, including Seaside, NJ, on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012. (credit: Tim Larsen)

Gov. Christie: ‘I Just Never Thought I Would See What I Saw Today’

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he never thought he would see such destruction, after he took a helicopter tour of the wreckage wrought by Superstorm Sandy on the Jersey Shore.

2012/10/30

Water breaches sand dunes in Belmar, NJ as Hurricane Sandy approaches on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 (credit: Kathryn Brown/CBS 2)

Sandy Makes Landfall, Devastates Many Areas Of New Jersey

Wind gusts up to 89 mph were reported in Surf City on Long Beach Island, after Sandy made landfall.

2012/10/29

AC Casinos Shut Down By Hurricane For Second Time In Just Over A Year

With Hurricane Sandy taking aim at New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie ordered Atlantic City’s 12 casinos to shut down by Sunday afternoon as part of his statewide emergency declaration.

2012/10/27

With Legalized Sports Betting On Tap, NCAA To Move Championship Games Out Of N.J.

The college athletic association said that it cannot host games in states where gambling is allowed in them. New Jersey plans to license sports betting as soon as Jan. 9.

2012/10/16

Online Gambling (file / credit: KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)

New Jersey Lawmaker Reacts To Bill In U.S. Senate That Would Outlaw Online Gambling

“I think it’s outrageous that these U.S. senators are trying to take away from the state of New Jersey and other states,” New Jersey State Senator Ray Lesniak told WCBS 880′s Levon Putney.

2012/09/13