10 June 2010

Winter Snow Further Hurting Atlantic City Casino Industry


As if the recession was not enough, the Atlantic City casino industry has had to endure a Winter with unusually high amounts of snow in New Jersey, causing millions of dollars in revenue loss.

Atlantic City Casino Gambling Revenue Down In March
Another month, another decline in gambling revenue for Atlantic City casinos. In March, revenue dropped 5.6% from the same period in 2009, a sign that things are not improving.

New Jersey Gaming Regulators Deem Pansy Ho Guilty By Association
New Jersey Gaming Regulators have driven MGM Mirage out of their fledgling casino industry mainly because they have convicted Pansy Ho of being guilty by association.

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Stabilizes In April
After many months of torturous revenue results, Atlantic City casinos finally have something to look forward to. In April, revenue stayed close the same month from 2008, and that was good news for the city's casino industry.

Icahn Defeats Trump For Ownership Of Tropicana Casino In AC
Carl Icahn has become well-known for his acquisitions of bankrupt casinos in Atlantic City and this week he can add another property to his name. Icahn has won the rights to purchase the Tropicana Casino and Resort.

New Jersey Regulators Hand Down Illegal Gambling Fines To Casinos
The Atlantic City casino industry may be in desperate need of revenue, but it will not come from illegal gambling. New jersey regulators fined several casinos for allowing a banned man and underage patrons to gamble.

Trump Defeats Icahn In Battle Over Trump Entertainment Resorts
Donald Trump has been in a bitter battle over control of Trump Entertainment Resorts and now it appears that Trump and bondholders have won control of the gaming company.

Atlantic City Could See Gambling Increase With New Casinos
A bill is making its way through the New Jersey Senate that would create an opportunity for four new boutique casinos in Atlantic City. The bill passed a committee this week unanimously.

Wynn Denies Interest In Atlantic City Casino Gambling Industry
Atlantic City has been a place that casino developers have run from in recent years, which is why it was surprising to hear rumors that Steve Wynn was interested in the stalled Revel casino project. On Friday, Wynn put an end to that speculation.

Bally's Turning To Mechanical Bull Prop To Increase Casino Business
In Atlantic City, casinos are doing everything they can to create some type of interest in their gambling industry. Bally's Wild West Casino is renovating their casino and hoping the addition of a mechanical bull will spur interest.

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