Atlantic City

Major changes for gamblers at Atlantic City casinos

For the first time in 108 days, slot machines will beep, dice will tumble and cards will be dealt at Atlantic City's casinos Thursday as they reopen amid a coronavirus pandemic that has drastically changed things both inside and outside the casino walls.

6 days ago

Murphy bans drinking, eating at Atlantic City casinos; Borgata delays reopening

Gamblers coming back to Atlantic City casinos this week will find a different world: no smoking, drinking or eating inside.

June 30

Atlantic City casinos can reopen, indoor dining can resume with restrictions July 2, says Murphy

Atlantic City's casinos will be able to reopen July 2 at 25% capacity and indoor dining can resume on that date, with restaurants also operating at 25% capacity.

June 22

New Jersey towns could OK street drinking, sidewalk sales

New Jersey towns could close off streets and allow bars, restaurants and other businesses to allow eating, drinking and retail sales on roadways and sidewalks during the coronavirus outbreak under a bill before lawmakers.

June 17

Cop, fishermen, EMT rescue man from burning car

A pair of fishermen, an emergency medical technician, and two Atlantic City police officers rescued an unconscious man from a burning car in Atlantic City following a two-car crash.

June 16

Atlantic City OKs booze on the Boardwalk to boost crowds

Many folks could use a drink about now, and for the first time they can enjoy it while strolling the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

June 12

Atlantic City sets curfew, declares state of emergency

Atlantic City officials declared a state of emergency and have set an 8 p.m. curfew that will not expire until 6 a.m. Monday morning.

May 31

20 years later, Long Island serial killer victim gets a name and a face

A woman previously known as "Jane Doe No. 6" was a victim of a serial killer in 2000. She finally has a name, 20 years later. It is Valerie Mack.

May 28

Showboat owner planning $100 million water park in Atlantic City

A developer is planning to build a $100 million year-round indoor water park next door to the Showboat in Atlantic City.

May 27

Atlantic City casinos shatter revenue-drop record

April was the cruelest month — ever — for Atlantic City casinos, as state earnings figures released Wednesday shattered a record in revenue declines that had been set just a month ago.

May 14

Atlantic City voters reject government overhaul

Atlantic City's mayor declared victory Tuesday night in a special election in which early returns showed voters strongly rejecting a proposal to eliminate a mayor in favor of an appointed manager.

May 13

Casino workers call for coronavirus protections before gaming resumes

Workers from casinos in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, New Orleans and Mississippi are calling for casinos to pay for testing them for the coronavirus before they return to their jobs.

May 5

US casino workers: Pay us through the shutdown

Casino workers across the country are calling on the gambling industry to pay its laid-off workers their full salary and benefits for the duration of coronavirus shutdowns.

April 9

New Jersey moves elections to May 12; all voting done by mail

Several elections in New Jersey originally set for March and April are being moved to May 12, the governor said.

March 19

Trounced at polls, north Jersey casino bills still lurking

New Jersey voters seemingly drove a stake through the heart of proposals to expand casino gambling beyond Atlantic City to the suburbs near New York City when nearly 80% of those who cast ballots rejected a referendum four years ago.

March 4

Atlantic City casino unveils remote controlled slot machines

Now, people can gamble on a real-life slot machine without touching it at all.

February 10

Super Bowl betting brings big business to sports books

Business was brisk at sports books around the country on Super Bowl Sunday, with customers risking money on everything from the coin toss at the start of the game, to the color of the Gatorade dumped on the winning coach, Kansas City's Andy Reid, at the end of it.

February 5