New Jersey Gambling

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Nevada, Delaware Multi-State Online Poker Compact Draws Ire of Congress

(Associated Press) - Nevada and Delaware’s recent agreement to launch the nation’s first collaborative, interstate online poker zone appears to have drawn a backlash from gambling’s opponents in Congress, who are planning to drop a bill rolling back the legal opinion underlying the recent deal.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/20/2014

Atlantic City Mayor: New Jersey Locked Out of March Madness Betting Unfair

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) — By this time, New Jersey figured it would be raking in the bets on professional and college sports.

But with its two-year bid to offer legal sports betting stalled and relying on a long-shot appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, the only madness this March will bring New Jersey is anger that things did not turn out quite the way it hoped.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/19/2014

Taj Mahal Killer Confesses to Two More Atlantic City Murders

Raheem Simmons, 20, pleaded guilty Tuesday (March 18, 2014) to two counts of aggravated manslaughter for the 2011 shooting deaths of Antwan Brown and Travon Kinard in Atlantic City.  Both victims were 20 years old at the time of they were killed.  All three resided in Camden, New Jersey.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/18/2014

New York State Senate Approves Gambling in Airports

Albany, N.Y. (Associated Press) - The state Senate is proposing that New York authorize video lottery terminals, A.K.A slot machines, at international airport departure terminals to catch gamblers on their way out of the country.

The airports serving Buffalo, Albany and Syracuse, among others, appear to be out of luck.

The Senate budget resolution says it's for international departure terminals located within a city of one million or more.

That would appear to apply as proposed only to Kennedy and LaGuardia airports in New York City.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/15/2014

How Can I Enter the New Jersey Championship of Online Poker

In order to take part in the inaugural New Jersey Championship of Online Poker, one needs to be physically located in the state of New Jersey though it is not necessary to be an actual resident.

The PartyPoker website and all online gambling sites in the Garden State utilize a state-of-the-art geo-targeting system that prevents anyone from accessing the site for real money if logging in outside of New Jersey’s border.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/13/2014

New Jersey Championship of Online Poker Promising $600,000 Guaranteed

PartyPoker.com announced this week its first ever New Jersey Championship of Online Poker, available to anyone who has the ability to log into a computer from the Garden State – and that means you Pennsylvania, New York and Delaware residents.  Just get your *ss over the border and play for your share of the $600,000 in prize money with a cool $50,000 going to the winner.

The event will be held in conjunction with the WPT World Championship live tournament at the Borgata Hotel, a PartyPoker partner in New Jersey.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/13/2014

New Jersey Governor Christie Backs Away From Online Gambling Forecast

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s aggressive forecast for online gambling revenue was mostly seen as unattainable.  On Tuesday, the Christie Administration backed off those initial projections, relaying its concerns to a leading Democratic leader in the state.

"Given the complex connections between internet and on-site gaming, we do not break down the anticipated total collections between the two sources," state Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff wrote in a letter today to Sen. Paul Sarlo (D-Bergen).

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/12/2014

Internet Gambling Growth Slows in New Jersey

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) — The growth of New Jersey's Internet gambling market slowed somewhat in its third full month of operation, with the Atlantic City gambling websites posting a nearly 9 percent revenue increase in February.

The 16 online gambling sites had posted a 28 percent gain in January, to $9.5 million. In February, the online sites won $10.3 million.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/12/2014

60 Minutes Sports, New Jersey Online Sports Betting and the Mob (Video)

“60 Minutes Sports” featured a segment asking the question whether legalized online sports betting in the state of New Jersey might actually serve to eradicate the Mob. 


Bookmakers and organized crime members have long profited in the high-stakes world of illegal sports gambling, CBS News notes.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/05/2014

Hard Rock Could Purchase Revel Casino in New Jersey

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) - The Seminole Indian tribe of Florida, through its Hard Rock franchise, has indicated a renewed interest in the Atlantic City casino market.

Hard Rock, the global casino and entertainment company, asked New Jersey gambling regulators for a ruling on whether the tribe would need to qualify for a casino license should the company acquire or build one here.

Hard Rock has been rumored for months to be interested in the struggling Revel Casino Hotel, whose owners are considering selling it.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/03/2014

NJ Authorizes Multi-State Slot Jackpots That Will Boost Winnings

ATLANTIC CITY (Associated Press) — New Jersey casino regulators approved a multi-state slots system designed to result in larger jackpots.

The state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement said Wednesday it has authorized a wide-area progressive slots jackpot system involving New Jersey and other jurisdictions, although other participants were not immediately announced.

The goal is to create larger jackpots that will be more appealing to players — some of whom will come to Atlantic City’s casinos for a crack at them.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/26/2014

Harrah’s WSOP Philadelphia Circuit 2014 Schedule: Could Capitalize on NJ Web Poker

Harrah’s WSOP Philadelphia Circuit 2014 schedule has been announced and could look to capitalize on New Jersey’s legalized Web gambling market.

This will be one of the biggest poker tournaments to take place since New Jersey launched real money online poker in late November.

The WSOP Philadelphia Circuit 2014 tournament take place April 16 and goes through April 28.

Harrah’s Atlantic City hosted a leg of the WSOP Circuit in early December during the first week of New Jersey’s online poker launch.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Feb/20/2014

North vs. South in New Jersey Gambling Expansion Debate

North New Jersey lawmakers want a casino in the Meadowlands, just a minutes drive away from Manhattan (barring rush hour).  South Jersey lawmakers want gambling to be inclusive to Atlantic City.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/20/2014

Lawmakers Mull Idea of Having Casino in Meadowlands, Minutes From Manhattan

TRENTON, N.J. — (Associated Press) - Some New Jersey lawmakers want to study whether casino gambling should be expanded to the Meadowlands sports complex in East Rutherford.

A state Assembly committee is scheduled to discuss a bill Thursday that would create a commission to study the issue. But the committee isn’t expected to vote on the measure.

Casino gambling expansion proposals have been hotly opposed by southern New Jersey lawmakers. They fear it would destroy the already-struggling Atlantic City casino market.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/20/2014

Bwin.Party Shares Up Another 3.5 Per Cent as Ader Prepares His Move

Bwin.Party shares continued to climb on news that an activist investor, Jason Ader, was getting ready to hand pick someone new to join that online gambling firm’s board.  Shares rose another 3.5% Wednesday following the February 18 news.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/19/2014

Can I Play Online Casino Games in My New Jersey Hotel Room: PartyGaming, Virgin

So I am sitting in my hotel room here in New Jersey, back from a conference, wishing I could get to New York City or Philadelphia and this ad pops up on television for PartyGaming.  “Wow!” I’m thinking to myself.  “I can actually be playing online casino games right here in my hotel room before dinner?”

“Oh wait!  I don’t see ads for PartyGaming on TV in my home town so this might just be a New Jersey/New York thing.”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/19/2014

2014 NJSOA - NJLESA Poker Tournament to Benefit Sandy Relief March 7

Hey poker fans, the 2014 NJSOA/NJLESA Poker Tournament, which we at Gambling911.com like to call the Super Storm Sandy Relief Tournament, will be held this coming March 7 at the Tropicana Casino Poker Room in Atlantic City. 

Tropicana Casino Poker Room 2831 Boardwalk Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (609) 340-4000

(All participants are encouraged to arrive early. Participants must register for a free Trop Advantage (players) Card in order to enter the tournament)

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Feb/18/2014

Christie Appeals New Jersey Sports Betting Ban Ruling

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a 22-year-old federal law that prohibits legalized betting on sports.

The state filed its appeal last week.  It was only made public on Tuesday (February 18, 2014).

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/18/2014

‘Love Is Love’ $50k Same Sex Wedding Giveaway Offered at Caesars

Caesars Entertainment in Atlantic City is celebrating same sex marriages with a “Love Is Love” $50,000 same sex wedding giveaway. 

From the bachelor or bachelorette party all the way through to the "I Do's", this package features the best of the best in Atlantic City.

One lucky couple will receive a lavish wedding, valued at $50,000, for 100 invited guests complete with a cocktail hour, dinner, custom cake designed by celebri-chef Deb Pellegrino, photographers, flowers, entertainment, luxury accommodations, Bachelor & Bachelorette parties, and more!

Submitted by Sparky Collins on, Feb/18/2014

Man Behind the Curtain of IGT Shakeup Now Looks to Pull Strings at Bwin.Party

For long time readers of Gambling911.com this may all seem like déjà vu.  It was reported Tuesday that an activist investor could be looking to shake things up at online gambling giant Bwin.Party

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/18/2014

Breakup of Bwin.Party Possible With Activist Fund Taking Stake in Company

The Financial Times of London is reporting that a New York-based activist hedge fund will be taking a stake in struggling Bwin.Party

SpringOwl, which is managed by the activist fund Cumberland Associates, has “agreed in principle” to purchase around 6.1 per cent of Bwin.Party from the group’s founders, Ruth Parasol and Russ Deleon.

As part of the deal, SpringOwl will have the right to appoint one director to the board.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/18/2014

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