Atlantic City casinos will have another year to avoid additional competition of North Jersey casinos. Senate President Steve Sweeney confirmed this week that there won’t be a ballot question this year on expanding casino gaming outside of Atlantic City. A deadline has come and gone to introduce a bill to get it on this year’s…
Atlantic City police are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday night in the city. No shots were reported by the city’s ShotSpotter detection system. Investigators were tipped off when the man arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound. Details have not yet been released on the man’s condition or where the shooting took…
June was a very good month for Atlantic City’s casinos. The gaming halls took in $216.5 million, which represents a 5.5 percent increase over the same month last year. Among the casinos who did very well last month….the Golden Nugget, Resorts, and the Borgata.
An Atlantic City Police Department Sergeant was arrested by special agents of the FBI on Monday for allegedly structuring financial transactions to avoid the filing of currency transaction reports and making false statements to federal agents, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Kiyia M. Harris, 39, of Egg Harbor Township, is charged by complaint with…
A 47-year-old Atlantic City man has been arrested for yesterday’s killing of Justin Turay, 23, of Sicklerville. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrest on Monday. Timothy Knight was charged with aggravated manslaughter and weapons possession. Knight was lodged early yesterday evening in the Atlantic County Justice Facility in lieu of $520,000 full cash…
Another setback for Atlantic City. The Comedy Stop located at the Tropicana Casino is closing its doors after more than three decades. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the owner of The Comedy Stop announced after Sunday night’s show that the place was closing for good. The Comedy Stop featured some big name talent…
A man was found dead in Atlantic City on Sunday morning. Police responded to an alleyway off South Tennessee Ave. and found the body of Justin Turay, of Sicklerville. An autopsy will take place on Monday. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene, and, with the assistance of the Atlantic…
A room, for less than $20 bucks..and known for prostitution and drugs. The Golden Key Motel was demolished during the weekend. The motel was one of the older motels located on the Black Horse Pike outside of Atlantic City. It was ripped down as Egg Harbor Township attempts to eliminate the old eyesores from the…
The Trump Taj Mahal held a job fair Thursday morning to reportedly fill 250 potential job openings in the coming weeks. The casino says it’s looking for housekeepers, housemen and public-area cleaners. Other job openings listed on their website include positions at the front desk, guest services and cocktail service.
One man has been murdered, and the suspect has been shot in Atlantic City. Reports today say one man was stabbed to death inside the Cedar Market in Atlantic City Tuesday morning, and police arrived, discharged a weapon, and shot the suspect. The murder victim apparently just returned from visiting family in Egypt about one…