Gambler scores $1.1M jackpot on progressive poker game
A gambler who hit a $1.1 million jackpot on a progressive poker game after placing a $5 wager at an Atlantic City casino celebrated his win by offering a $50,000 tip to the dealers on shift.
Former Atlantic City mayor sentenced to 30 days in charity theft case
The former mayor of Atlantic City was sentenced to 30 days in prison for defrauding contributors to a youth basketball team out of more than $86,000, authorities announced Thursday.
Implosion of former Trump Plaza casino pushed to Feb. 17, AC mayor says
The implosion of a dilapidated Atlantic City casino formerly owned by Donald Trump has been rescheduled for Feb 17 at 9 a.m., Mayor Marty Small announced during a Thursday press conference.
Auction to push button imploding former Trump casino in Atlantic City called off
A fundraising auction that would have granted someone the opportunity to press the button that will bring down one of President Donald Trump's former Atlantic City casinos has been scrapped.
3 charged after igniting fireworks on hood of police car in Atlantic City
A man and two women are facing charges after authorities say the group detonated fireworks on the hood of a police cruiser Tuesday afternoon in Atlantic City.
20-year tax break approved for indoor water park in Atlantic City
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority approved designation of the project Tuesday as an entertainment retail district.
Atlantic City to auction spot to push demolish button on Trump casino
The demolition of the former Trump Plaza casino will become a fundraiser to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City that the mayor hopes will raise in excess of $1 million.
Another month, another sports bet record in NJ: $931M in Nov
Figures released Monday by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement show New Jersey's sports betting industry set a national record for the most money bet on sports in a month for the fourth consecutive month.
Police: Woman arrested while threatening to kill Atlantic City mayor
When officers arrived, they found Nicole Staton yelling at Mayor Small while a small group watched.
NJ man charged in $1.7M theft of armored car outside casino
Authorities say a former guard and two others stole more than $1.7 million from an armored car parked outside an Atlantic City casino earlier this month.
15 reputed mobsters in Philadelphia, south Jersey face federal charges
According to officials, the members allegedly sought to control illegal bookmaking and loansharking, among other things, in Philadelphia and especially Atlantic City.
NJ sets U.S. sport bet record for 3rd month at $803M
Figures released Friday by the state Division of Gambling Enforcement show that Atlantic City’s casinos and the three horse tracks that offer sports betting collectively took in $803,096,172.
Citing governor's virus restrictions, Borgata cutting jobs, hours
Atlantic City's top casino is laying off or cutting the hours of 422 workers in what it says is a direct reaction to strict new indoor dining limits imposed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Atlantic City wants exclusive deal on pot sales
The mayor says the city should get first dibs on tax money that recreational marijuana would generate because it currently gets nothing from state-imposed parking, luxury, hotel and sports betting taxes.
4 injured in overnight shooting in Atlantic City, police say
Officers from the Atlantic City Police Department responded to the area of Artic and Iowa Avenues just before 4 a.m. Sunday for reports of gunfire.
U.S. casinos seek recovery aid, though still hampered by virus
The head of the gambling industry's national trade group says additional financial aid is needed for casinos and their workers.
'I love you': Atlantic City officers rescue distressed man from roof of parking garage
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Man wins $1.3M jackpot at Atlantic City casino
A New Jersey man became an instant millionaire at an Atlantic City casino.
Halted for virus, live poker to resume soon in Atlantic City
The Borgata casino said Thursday it will resume live poker play on Oct. 21. It is the first Atlantic City casino to announce the resumption of live poker.
Atlantic City firefighters’ union sues state, city over virus handling
The union is calling for those exposed to coronavirus be placed on paid leave and to self-quarantine for 14 days and for stations to be disinfected between shifts.