Industry

A possible new casino coming to the Meadowlands, plus new casinos set to arrive in downstate New York, may prove to be a major issue for Atlantic City gaming venues.

Online casinos in New Jersey have experienced a remarkable surge, bringing in just over $197 million for March, a substantial leap from the same period last year.

Players are encouraged to remove their funds before May 14 as the brand prepares to exit the New Jersey online casino market.

Some 1,200 job openings are available through New Jersey Casinos, and the goal is to help veterans find employment through the job fair.

On April 16, New Jersey lawmakers will begin providing revenue reports based on the individual operator rather than the license holder.

The new program will be overseen by the Division of Gaming Enforcement and the Attorney General’s office and has a $300,000 budget.

The New Jersey casinos in Atlantic City still can’t seem to shake the COVID-19 revenue issues, earning less this past February than last year.

Starting on May 1, the Almighty Million will offer poker players a chance to compete in the Almighty Million event via Borgata Poker and BetMGM.

The monthly return was a 28% year-over-year increase and increased year-to-date totals for 2024 by 24% when compared to 2023.

Twenty-three individuals graduated from the program on March 5, having completed an eight-week course to help with casino employment.