Stephanie Loder is a contributing writer for PlayNJ, providing coverage of New Jersey’s Atlantic City casinos while also focusing on the beach, boardwalk, and special gaming events. Prior to writing for PlayNJ, she covered Atlantic City government, breaking news, and casinos for The Press of Atlantic City in Pleasantville, New Jersey.
She was part of the team coverage during the first-day celebration of Resorts International, the first casino to operate in Atlantic City. She has reported on the openings of Playboy, Tropicana, Golden Nugget, Claridge, and Bally’s casinos in Atlantic City as well as the demolition of Trump Plaza when it was imploded in 2021.
Stephanie has worked in New Jersey as Assistant Managing Editor at The Press of Atlantic City, as Managing Editor of The Ocean City Sentinel in New Jersey, and as Local News Editor at The Fayetteville Observer in North Carolina.
Stephanie received her bachelor’s degree from Stockton University. Based in Egg Harbor Township, she and her husband, Bill, are NASCAR enthusiasts and travel each season to racetracks along the East Coast. They are the parents of four children, two grandchildren, and three rescue dogs Seamus, Shaena, and Jack.
Some of Stephanie Loder’s work as a writer:
The News & Observer: Under the Dome: NC recommendations view AI use by students as inevitable
ENR New York: Planned Jersey City Park Expected to Stimulate Development
ENR Southeast: Closing the Loop: North Carolina’s Complete 540
Posts by Stephanie Loder:
- How NJ Ospreys Are Cutting Into Golden Nugget Casino Marketing Budget, 28 Jul 2022
- Will Local 54 Strike Against Atlantic City Casinos Over Fourth Of July Weekend?, 21 Jun 2022
- Mega Jackpot Dreams Come True: Borgata NJ Online Casino Player Hits For Over $3 Million, 02 Dec 2021
- New Jersey Family Brings Home $2 Million Winning Vacation Souvenir, 27 Aug 2021
- Harrah’s Resort Will Debut New Dining Options And Spa By Memorial Day Weekend, 23 Apr 2021
- Showboat Owner Shares Big 2021 Plans With Opening Of The Lucky Snake Coming Soon, 23 Apr 2021
- BetMGM Player Hits Mega Jackpot On New IGT Cleopatra Game, 16 Feb 2021
- NJ Bettors Among 23.2 Million AGA Expects To Wager On Super Bowl 55, 05 Feb 2021