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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
The head of the gambling industry's national trade group says additional financial aid is needed for casinos and their workers.
Hammonton, NJ COVID-19 numbers are higher than other towns of similar size, alarming residents
Coronavirus numbers in Hammonton, N.J. have risen higher than other N.J. towns of similar size, raising alarm among residents.
Coronavirus numbers in Hammonton, N.J. have risen higher than other N.J. towns of similar size, raising alarm among residents.
Hammonton, NJ higher coronavirus numbers concerns residents
JoAnn Pileggi reports from Hammonton
JoAnn Pileggi reports from Hammonton
'I love you': Atlantic City officers rescue distressed man from roof of parking garage
If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Man wins $1.3M jackpot at Atlantic City casino
A New Jersey man became an instant millionaire at an 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.
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.
New trial ordered for NJ attorney convicted of endangerment
Prosecutors alleged that Alcantara began endangering the girl in 2005 when she was 10-years-old through such things as unwanted physical contact, and the conduct continued through 2012.
Prosecutors alleged that Alcantara began endangering the girl in 2005 when she was 10-years-old through such things as unwanted physical contact, and the conduct continued through 2012.
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.
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.
Video shows New Jersey police fatally shooting Black man armed with broken bottle
After about 10 minutes, Johnson walks off the road and onto a marshy area. As officers continue to shout to drop the bottle, he advances toward them, falling briefly but getting back up and walking quickly toward them.
After about 10 minutes, Johnson walks off the road and onto a marshy area. As officers continue to shout to drop the bottle, he advances toward them, falling briefly but getting back up and walking quickly toward them.
Man fatally struck by car on foggy stretch of highway near Atlantic City, police say
Police say a 53-year-old woman called police early Thursday morning and said she was unsure what she struck while driving on Route 30 sometime around 4:30 a.m.
Police say a 53-year-old woman called police early Thursday morning and said she was unsure what she struck while driving on Route 30 sometime around 4:30 a.m.
Tropicana boss makes 4 of 9 Atlantic City casinos run by women
Four of Atlantic City's nine casinos will be run by women following the appointment Wednesday of a veteran female executive to run the Tropicana.
Four of Atlantic City's nine casinos will be run by women following the appointment Wednesday of a veteran female executive to run the Tropicana.
NJ sets US sports betting monthly record at $668M
New Jersey gamblers set a nationwide record for the most money bet on sports in a single month, plunking down almost $668 million in August on events including resurgent baseball, basketball and hockey seasons.
New Jersey gamblers set a nationwide record for the most money bet on sports in a single month, plunking down almost $668 million in August on events including resurgent baseball, basketball and hockey seasons.
Man charged in Atlantic City woman's shooting death
A New Jersey man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a woman over the weekend following what officials call a neighborhood dispute, authorities said.
A New Jersey man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a woman over the weekend following what officials call a neighborhood dispute, authorities said.
Judge: Man to remain in custody until trial in wife slaying
A judge has decided that a man charged with murder after his wife's beaten body was found at their southern New Jersey home will remain in custody until trial.
A judge has decided that a man charged with murder after his wife's beaten body was found at their southern New Jersey home will remain in custody until trial.
'Black Lives Matter' painted on Atlantic City's MLK Blvd, not Boardwalk
“Black Lives Matter” was painted prominently in Atlantic City on Friday — just not on the seaside resort’s famous Boardwalk, which activists had originally hoped.
“Black Lives Matter” was painted prominently in Atlantic City on Friday — just not on the seaside resort’s famous Boardwalk, which activists had originally hoped.