Fireworks and skydivers were seen floating over Atlantic City this weekend as Resorts International rolled out the red carpet to celebrate 30 years of gambling at the Jersey Shore. The celebration comes with nostalgic enthusiasm, but also some nagging worries about the future of gaming in Atlantic City. When the bells of those first slot machines rang out across Resorts, Atlantic City heard the sound of silver rolling out into giant piles of cash. On May 26, 1978, what was once a worn, seaside resort with a famous boardwalk and pier became a town with glittering possibilities. Steve Callendar, who [ Read More ]
May - 30 - 2008
Celebrating 30 Years of Gambling in Atlantic City
Apr - 29 - 2008
Atlantic City Passes Casino Smoking Ban
Ending a battle that lasted more than a year, the AC City Council voted 9-0 Wednesday to end the last major loophole to a tough statewide ban in New Jersey on smoking in public buildings that had conspicuously exempted gambling halls. Patrons, however, will still be able to light up in unstaffed smoking lounges away from the table games and slot machines if the 11 individual casinos choose to build them. The ban takes effect Oct. 15, 2008.
Feb - 24 - 2008
New Jersey Clamps Down on Atlantic City Underage Gambling
The New Jersey state Casino Control Commission on Wednesday hit the Borgata in Atlantic City with the largest fine it has ever levied for underage gambling: $105,000. The Borgata also was fined an additional $75,000 for allowing six underage patrons to drink in a casino bar, and a security manager there was fined $1,000 for not immediately reporting them to state gambling regulators. All told, the commission handed out $231,000 in fines to three casinos for letting underage patrons gamble or drink on their premises. Joe Corbo, general counsel for the Borgata, said these two cases represent the first time [ Read More ]
Feb - 10 - 2008
New Casino to Arrive on Atlantic City Boardwalk
The Construction of a new $2 billion boardwalk casino can begin now that Atlantic City's planning board has given its approval to the project. The board recently granted site plan approval to Revel Entertainment. The company has been getting land ready next to the Showboat Casino Hotel for a new ocean-themed casino which is due to open in the second half of 2010. The first phase of the project calls for a single tower with 1,800 to 1,900
