Atlantic City

Two Cumberland County men have been convicted on charges that they conducted attempted murder against Atlantic City Police Officer Josh Vadell.  Vadell was shot in the head during a criminal incident in September, 2016.  Vadell said after the verdict was read that he is satisfied.  Sentencing will be held for …

It’s full steam ahead for the Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City.  The former Revel property officially received its gaming license from state regulators this week.  The casino is expected to open next week on the same day as the new Hard Rock Casino.

Jurors get back to work Thursday in the Josh Vadell shooting trial.  Vadell is the former Atlantic City cop who was shot in the head during a crime in the city’s downtown shopping district back in 2016.  Two Cumberland County men are charged with attempted murder and other offenses; Vadell …

They aren’t even open yet, but a war over musical acts has already begun between the Ocean Resort and Hard Rock casinos in Atlantic City.  Ocean Resorts officials told gaming regulators Wednesday that the Hard Rock has already begun to steal acts with a higher payday.  Regulators will meet Thursday …

Jury deliberations are underway in Atlantic County for two men who are accused of shooting former Atlantic City Police Officer Josh Vadell back in September, 2016.  Vadell was shot during a robbery attempt in the downtown area.  Vadell was shot in the head during the incident; he survived and testified …

The United States Coast Guard rescued four adults and two children off a boat that ran aground Thursday night just south of Great Island in Atlantic City.  The Guard reports that the individuals in the water were wearing life jackets and all were safely rescued.  The call first came in …

The first legal sports bet made in Atlantic City was made by Sixers legend Julius Erving.  Erving was at the Borgata Thursday morning and placed a bet on the Philadelphia Eagles to repeat as Super Bowl champions.  Erving says he didn’t bet on his old team, the 76’ers..because he works …

Atlantic City’s council met Wednesday evening and unanimously voted to introduce a new budget that includes no tax increase.  The $225 million spending plan will be approved during a meeting in July.  The city is relying on $5 million in various grants to balance the budget.

The Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City has been granted a special request to hear discussions about a new gaming license just eight days before the casino will open.  Casino regulators will hold a special hearing next Wednesday to discuss the license request.  The Ocean Resort plans to open one …

The Borgata in Atlantic City may become the first casino to offer legalized sports betting.  NJ Advance Media has learned that the Borgata also intends to offer sports betting Thursday morning, pending state approval.  The first bet will be placed Thursday morning by Governor Phil Murphy at a racetrack.