New Jersey sports betting has its first $1 billion month
Atlantic City's nine casinos and the three racetracks in New Jersey that take sports bets collectively took $1.01 billion in such wagers in September.
Atlantic City's Ocean Casino CEO resigns
Terry Glebocki has resigned as CEO of Atlantic City's Ocean Casino Resort. The casino did not give a reason for 's departure, which was announced to staff Monday morning. Glebocki helped Ocean, the casino formerly known as Revel, return to profitability, turning around a situation in which the business had been losing money for years.
Jersey Shore beach widening is a waste, groups say
New Jersey should drop a plan to double the amount of money it spends on beach replenishment, according to a coalition of environmental and fishing groups. They say that money would be better spent on measures to address repetitive flooding in the northern and central parts of the state.
Bird strikes plane engine, sparks fire at Atlantic City Airport
A Spirit Airlines flight at Atlantic City Airport was aborted on Saturday after officials say a large bird struck one of its engines as the plane was accelerating for takeoff and sparked a fire.
Man found dead in exhaust fan on building's roof
A man who tried to break into a restaurant in southern New Jersey was found dead in the exhaust fan on the roof, according to police.
$50K to help Atlantic City plan new use of Trump Plaza site
Atlantic City is getting a $50,000 state grant to help it come up with new uses for the site of the former Trump Plaza casino.
23 COVID outbreaks reported at schools across New Jersey
There were 23 outbreaks of coronavirus at schools across New Jersey, state officials announced Wednesday.
Jersey Shore's Lucy the Elephant will get new skin
The Jersey Shore attraction that is known as Lucy the Elephant will undergo a major $1.4 million restoration project in the off-season.
2 tornadoes hit southern New Jersey, NWS says
A pair of tornadoes caused damage in Ocean County and Cape May County in New Jersey overnight, according to federal weather experts.
Elsa prompted warnings for boaters and beachgoers in NJ, NY
Dangerous, life-threatening marine conditions — including tropical storm-force winds, rough seas, and rip currents — developed over the Atlantic waters off the Jersey Shore and New York as well as the Long Island Sound.
Smokers can light up again at Atlantic City casinos
Gamblers who smoke are once again lighting up inside Atlantic City's casinos, even as a renewed push is on by smoking opponents to prohibit it permanently. A year-long temporary ban on smoking at the casinos, inspired by the coronavirus outbreak last year, ended on Sunday.
Atlantic City's 2 newest casinos nearing top of market
Two Atlantic City casinos that were reopened have climbed near the top of gambling revenues.
Massive great white shark spotted off the coast of New Jersey and Long Island
A nearly 900-pound Great White Shark was spotted swimming near the Jersey Shore and Long Island over the weekend.
New Jersey invests $200K to make Atlantic City a national esports hub
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority and Stockton University are teaming up to establish an esports Innovation Center at the university's Atlantic City campus.
Atlantic City to use sirens to mark 10 pm juvenile curfew
Sirens soon will sound each night in Atlantic City at 10 p.m., marking the arrival of a juvenile curfew prohibiting those under 18 from being on the streets.
Casinos' online win still growing despite return of gamblers
The amount of money Atlantic City's casinos win online continues to grow, even as in-person gamblers continue to return to the nine gambling halls.
Man wanted in deadly stabbing at Atlantic City casino
A man is wanted in the deadly stabbing of his girlfriend at Atlantic City's Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Coast Guard crew, good Samaritan rescue 6 from boat off NJ coast
The U.S. Coast Guard and a good Samaritan were able to rescue six people who were trapped on a boat off the coast of Atlantic City.
NJ bills to help casinos, expand sports and other betting
New Jersey lawmakers are considering an array of bills that would give Atlantic City casinos some financial relief from COVID-related declines, as well as expanding sports betting, raffles and other gambling.
Borgata settles with Ocean Casino, drops trade secrets lawsuit
The Borgata, Atlantic City's top casino, has dropped its lawsuit against a rival it accused of poaching key executives and attempting to steal valuable trade secrets.