New York State’s Beleaguered Casinos Face Yet Another Delay In Reopening
While Atlantic City’s casinos are back in business (under heavy restrictions), New York’s reeling commercial casinos remain shuttered.
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John Brennan
John Brennan has covered NJ and NY sports business and gaming since 2002 and was a Pulitzer Prize Finalist in 2008, while reporting for The Bergen County Record.
Meadowlands, Monmouth Park Reopenings Round Out Busy NJ Gambling Revival
In-person gambling in NJ ramped up over the holiday weekend, although things looked far from “normal” at the racetracks and casinos.
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Atlantic City Casinos Are Back — With Limitations
A tour of all five reopened Atlantic City casinos on Thursday revealed operators feeling their way through a variety of restrictions.
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Hot Dog! NJ Permitting Wagering On Nathan’s Famous Contest
Joey Chestnut has been installed by DraftKings as a -1250 favorite as the July 4 weekend hot dog eating contest hits the sportsbooks.
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NJ Governor Throws Struggling Atlantic City Casinos A Curveball
Just days before AC was set to reopen, Gov. Murphy reversed course on allowing eating, drinking, and smoking in the casinos.
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NJ Online Casino Market Leader Golden Nugget Spinning Off Into Its Own Company
On Monday, Tilman Fertitta announced that the online casino brand is being spun off into its own public company with a value of $745 million.
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Cherry Hill Sportsbook Effort Ends (?)
A shopping center operator has given up its legal fight for the right to set up a sportsbook at former Garden State Racetrack site.
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Casino Reopenings: Meet Me July 2 In Atlantic City
Gov. Murphy gave AC casinos and their employees the news they were waiting for on Monday, announcing a reopening date of July 2.
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Meadowlands, Belmont Prove Alluring For Horse Bettors Even Without Live Crowds
Given the absence of spectators and that accompanying “stray casual dollar,” the weekend horse betting figures left track officials smiling.
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Meadowlands Racetrack Outdoor Dining Idea Foiled
Meadowlands planned to open up outdoor dining to race fans this weekend but got a tepid response — perhaps because of wagering limitations.
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