Hard Rock boss confers with NJ governor on casino smoking
The chairman of the global Hard Rock casino and entertainment company spoke recently with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy about the “economic challenges” of banning smoking in casinos, which a bill pending in the state Legislature would do.
The chairman of the global Hard Rock casino and entertainment company spoke recently with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy about the “economic challenges” of banning smoking in casinos, which a bill pending in the state Legislature would do.
Workers picket outside Atlantic City casino, seeking raises
Hundreds of Atlantic City casino workers have picketed outside the Tropicana casino. They're demanding a new contract with the city’s nine gambling halls that guarantees employees a share in the post-COVID recovery.
Hundreds of Atlantic City casino workers have picketed outside the Tropicana casino. They're demanding a new contract with the city’s nine gambling halls that guarantees employees a share in the post-COVID recovery.
Contracts expired, union to picket Atlantic City's Tropicana
Unable to reach new contracts with the Atlantic City casinos, the city’s main casino workers union will begin picketing outside one of them Wednesday.
Unable to reach new contracts with the Atlantic City casinos, the city’s main casino workers union will begin picketing outside one of them Wednesday.
Atlantic City casino workers seek ‘significant’ pay raise
As Atlantic City’s casinos work to recover financially from the coronavirus pandemic, the workers who keep those casinos operating are trying to do the same thing.
As Atlantic City’s casinos work to recover financially from the coronavirus pandemic, the workers who keep those casinos operating are trying to do the same thing.
Atlantic City fire departments are ready to battles blazes and keep city safe, officials say
Atlantic City officials reassured residents and tourists that the local fire department is ready keep them safe.
Atlantic City officials reassured residents and tourists that the local fire department is ready keep them safe.
Atlantic City dealers' union backs casino smoking ban
The union, representing Atlantic City casino dealers, says its members endure having secondhand smoke blown in their faces for eight hours at a time.
The union, representing Atlantic City casino dealers, says its members endure having secondhand smoke blown in their faces for eight hours at a time.
A safe bet: Anyone wanting a casino job, odds are on their side
Like most businesses across the U.S., casinos are racing to hire new workers, which is leading to better wages and forcing casinos to be more creative in their hiring practices.
Like most businesses across the U.S., casinos are racing to hire new workers, which is leading to better wages and forcing casinos to be more creative in their hiring practices.
Atlantic City 2021 casino earns surpass pre-pandemic levels
Figures released Friday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show eight of the nine casinos posted a gross operating profit last year.
Figures released Friday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show eight of the nine casinos posted a gross operating profit last year.
American Airlines will use buses for hops to Philadelphia from Allentown, Atlantic City
The service will start June 3 between Philadelphia International Airport and airports in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Atlantic City, New Jersey, the airline said Thursday with the bus company called Landline.
The service will start June 3 between Philadelphia International Airport and airports in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Atlantic City, New Jersey, the airline said Thursday with the bus company called Landline.
Chris Rock performs in Atlantic City after Oscars slap
Comedian Chris Rock took to the stage in Atlantic City a week after the smack heard around the world and it appears Rock and venues like the Borgota are getting the last laugh as ticket prices skyrocket.
Comedian Chris Rock took to the stage in Atlantic City a week after the smack heard around the world and it appears Rock and venues like the Borgota are getting the last laugh as ticket prices skyrocket.
Chris Rock performs in Atlantic City after Oscar slap
Comedian Chris Rock performed in Atlantic City a week after the smack at the Oscars and it appears Rock is getting the last laugh.
Comedian Chris Rock performed in Atlantic City a week after the smack at the Oscars and it appears Rock is getting the last laugh.
Man guilty of attacking Atlantic City hotel housekeeper in 2018
Jurors have convicted a man of sexually assaulting a housekeeper in an Atlantic City hotel after he was released following his arrest on charges that he had beaten his girlfriend.
Jurors have convicted a man of sexually assaulting a housekeeper in an Atlantic City hotel after he was released following his arrest on charges that he had beaten his girlfriend.
Taser used on New Jersey boy during 'horse play' with family friend, police say
Authorities in New Jersey say a young boy was shot in the head with a Taser during "horse play" with a close family friend.
Authorities in New Jersey say a young boy was shot in the head with a Taser during "horse play" with a close family friend.
Development company eyes desolate Bader Field for $2.7B project
A development company has its sights set on Atlantic City's Bader Field for a flashy new multi-million dollar project that local leadership believes could be a shot in the arm to its economy.
A development company has its sights set on Atlantic City's Bader Field for a flashy new multi-million dollar project that local leadership believes could be a shot in the arm to its economy.
Ex-officer sentenced for smuggling drugs to federal inmates
A former corrections officer who accepted bribes to deliver drugs to inmates at a federal prison in New Jersey has been sentenced to more than two years in prison.
A former corrections officer who accepted bribes to deliver drugs to inmates at a federal prison in New Jersey has been sentenced to more than two years in prison.
New York mobile sports bets likely pass New Jersey for No. 1 spot in U.S.
New York likely surpassed New Jersey for the top spot in the U.S. sports betting market during the first two weekends mobile bets were offered.
New York likely surpassed New Jersey for the top spot in the U.S. sports betting market during the first two weekends mobile bets were offered.
Police: New Jersey man steals police van hours after he was caught trying to steal a police van
A Camden County man is facing charges after authorities said he rammed a stolen police van into two cop cars hours after he was caught trying to steal a police van.
A Camden County man is facing charges after authorities said he rammed a stolen police van into two cop cars hours after he was caught trying to steal a police van.
Developers break ground on $100M indoor water park in Atlantic City
The $100 million, 103,000-square-foot park will be called the Island Waterpark. It will feature water slides, pools, a lazy river, food and beverage outlets, retails space, lounge areas, and a party room.
The $100 million, 103,000-square-foot park will be called the Island Waterpark. It will feature water slides, pools, a lazy river, food and beverage outlets, retails space, lounge areas, and a party room.
Veteran Atlantic City firefighter dies of COVID-19
The Atlantic City Fire Department is mourning the loss of a 20-year veteran who lost his battle with COVID-19 earlier this week.
The Atlantic City Fire Department is mourning the loss of a 20-year veteran who lost his battle with COVID-19 earlier this week.
Gov. Murphy signs aid bill for Atlantic City casinos
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill Tuesday night that will give tax relief to Atlantic City’s casinos — and possibly prevent the closure of as many as four of them.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill Tuesday night that will give tax relief to Atlantic City’s casinos — and possibly prevent the closure of as many as four of them.