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Land-based casinos took a big hit with the complete lockdown which led to strict regulations due to the coronavirus pandemic. Though casinos have remained open since July last year in Atlantic City, they are less likely to bounce back to their former glory if the pandemic is not brought under control.

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) has cast its eyes on some New Jersey online gaming operators that employ marketing schemes that prevent players from withdrawing earnings in their gaming accounts. In a bid to stop such schemes, the gaming operators involved would face some serious penalties set by the NJDGE.

The new December record saw revenue up 102.6% to 96.42m for online casino operators which is a record-setting performance. Online poker also smashed previous records with revenues up nearly three-quarters to just over $3m. This is a big 25% improvement from its November report.

An auction that gives anyone the right to press the button and blow Trump Plaza’s sky-high building in Atlantic City has finally pulled through recently. This auction has been vacant since 2014 and only got a go-ahead this week thanks to the opposition from the owner.

Atlantic City Casinos see their hopes for more operating freedom dashed as Covid-19 restrictions are extended for another 30 days. This means they will continue to operate under strict capacity limits and keep to many health safeguards for the remaining part of January to almost the entire month of February.

Caesar entertainment has decided to start the new year with a new set of leaders at the helm of the company’s affairs in Atlantic city.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City is making employees happy after it recently released more than $1 million in employee bonuses. This is the second straight year the company is making such a commitment which could see employee productivity skyrocket.

The State of New Jersey is one of only three states in the United States where gamblers can place their stakes online or in brick-and-mortar casino halls. The Garden State continues to see an influx of online and land-based casino brands which makes it stand out from other states that show a different attitude towards any form of gambling.

New Jersey remains one of the top destinations for online casino brands looking to set up shop. The Garden State became one of the best markets for casino brands after it legalized online casino and sports betting. While New Jersey is one of four states to legalize online sports betting and casino gambling, it stands out as one of the most profitable markets.

New Jersey took quite a hit in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic that ravaged the US economy since it arrived over a year ago. Currently, the state has seen a significant drop in positive test results, a big improvement that led to the relaxation of restrictions on businesses.