Online Gambling News

Atlantic City Casinos’ PILOT Program Set to Expire as Lawmakers Mull an Extension

New Jersey lawmakers have started discussions on a new PILOT program for Atlantic City casinos, which expires next year.

Posted on: February 4, 2025 | Corey Sharp

NJ Gets a Thumbs-Down From the American Lung Association for Lack of Action on Casino Smoking

The American Lung Association came down hard on Atlantic City casinos for not banning smoking in casinos and exposing employees.

Posted on: January 29, 2025 | Corey Sharp

Assemblyman Brian Bergen Seeks to Ban Online Ads for Sportsbooks

Assemblyman Brian Bergen introduced legislation last week that would ban sports betting ads online in New Jersey.

Posted on: January 23, 2025 | Corey Sharp

New Jersey Sportsbooks Go Cold in December, With Revenue Down 42% Year-Over-Year

Overall, New Jersey sportsbooks performed well in 2024, but they finished the year on a down note, with revenue plunging 42% year-over-year in December. That result echoes the trend in other states and was largely due to an unusually low hold percentage caused by a month with few NFL upsets. In the 2024 calendar year, […]

Posted on: January 20, 2025 | Dan Holmes

New Jersey Sweeps Casinos to Be Regulated as Internet Gaming Under Proposed Law

A bill proposed by a state Assemblyman would treat sweepstakes casinos the same as New Jersey's real-money online gaming sites.

Posted on: January 17, 2025 | Dan Holmes

Online Casinos Near $2.5B In Yearly Earnings After Record-Breaking December

New Jersey online casino operators set monthly and yearly records in December as 2024 reporting came to close.

Posted on: January 16, 2025 | Corey Sharp

New Jersey Gamblers Won Most of BetMGM Casino’s Biggest Jackpots of 2024

In 2024, BetMGM Casino dished out a lot of jackpots in the US, but the top three all came from its platform in New Jersey.

Posted on: January 15, 2025 | Dan Holmes

Hard Rock Bet Now Has 2,500 Casino Games and Growing

Hard Rock Bet announced on Tuesday that it reached the 2,500 game milestone, just five months after achieving 2,000.

Posted on: January 15, 2025 | Corey Sharp

DraftKings Faces Another Class Action Over Promotions in New Jersey

DraftKings is facing a class action lawsuit in New Jersey over its casino deposit match promotion for customers.

Posted on: January 13, 2025 | Corey Sharp

New Jersey DGE Considering Tightening Reporting Requirements for Licensees

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) is considering adopting new rules that involves casino and racetrack operators reporting on regulated gaming in markets outside the Garden State. The public comment period for the new regulations ended earlier this week. The changes are largely technical updates to the regulatory language to reflect recent gaming […]

Posted on: January 8, 2025 | Corey Sharp

Atlantic City Casinos vs. iGaming Highlights Top New Jersey Gambling Stories For 2025

The battle between New Jersey online casinos and Atlantic City properties highlights the top gambling stories to watch for in 2025.

Posted on: January 2, 2025 | Corey Sharp

DraftKings, Rush Street, Kambi Receive $40,000 Worth Of Fines For Multiple Violations By NJ DGE

The NJ DGE imposed a fine of a combined $40,000 on three sportsbook operators for accepting bets on finished and unapproved sports contests.

Posted on: December 30, 2024 | Corey Sharp

Problem Gamblers Can Use The Division Gaming Enforcement’s Website To Sign Up For Self-Exclusion

The New Jersey DGE is making retail casino self-exclusion much more accessible by allowing individuals to sign up online.

Posted on: December 23, 2024 | Corey Sharp

New Jersey Lawmakers File Bill to Decriminalize Underage Gambling

A bill sponsored by a pair of state representatives would revise the charge for underage gambling in New Jersey down to a civil penalty. It would also require any fines from such an offense to be used for gambling addiction treatment. Representatives Claire Swift (R) and Anthony Verrelli (D) co-sponsored New Jersey Assembly Bill 5086, […]

Posted on: December 18, 2024 | Dan Holmes

New Jersey Online Sports Betting Revenue Approaches $1 Billion for 2024 Following Strong November

Thanks to $1.17 billion in estimated total handle and $114.8 million in revenue in November by online sportsbooks, New Jersey is on the verge of crossing the $1 billion accumulated revenue milestone for 2024. A hefty 48% increase in revenue was reported from online sports betting activity compared to October by licensed sportsbook in NJ […]

Posted on: December 17, 2024 | Dan Holmes

Atlantic City Casinos’ PILOT Program Set to Expire as Lawmakers Mull an Extension

NJ Gets a Thumbs-Down From the American Lung Association for Lack of Action on Casino Smoking

Assemblyman Brian Bergen Seeks to Ban Online Ads for Sportsbooks

New Jersey Sportsbooks Go Cold in December, With Revenue Down 42% Year-Over-Year

New Jersey Sweeps Casinos to Be Regulated as Internet Gaming Under Proposed Law

Online Casinos Near $2.5B In Yearly Earnings After Record-Breaking December

New Jersey Gamblers Won Most of BetMGM Casino’s Biggest Jackpots of 2024

Hard Rock Bet Now Has 2,500 Casino Games and Growing

DraftKings Faces Another Class Action Over Promotions in New Jersey

New Jersey DGE Considering Tightening Reporting Requirements for Licensees

Atlantic City Casinos vs. iGaming Highlights Top New Jersey Gambling Stories For 2025

DraftKings, Rush Street, Kambi Receive $40,000 Worth Of Fines For Multiple Violations By NJ DGE

Problem Gamblers Can Use The Division Gaming Enforcement’s Website To Sign Up For Self-Exclusion

New Jersey Lawmakers File Bill to Decriminalize Underage Gambling

New Jersey Online Sports Betting Revenue Approaches $1 Billion for 2024 Following Strong November

Lawsuit At ‘Standstill’ As PILOT Program For AC Casinos Costing Taxpayers Millions

Antar Appeals Suit Dismissal In NJ, Hopes To Put RG Onus On Online Casinos

NJ Gambling Officials Still Optimistic Despite Down Start To 2024 By Atlantic City Casinos

NJ Senator Introduces Compromise To Atlantic City Casino Smoking Ban

New Year, New Responsible Gambling Bills (Sort Of) From New Jersey Lawmakers