Aristocrat Gaming said two linked Dragon Link progressive slot machines are live at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in New Jersey. The machines each offer a $2m jackpot and are configured for bets from $50 to $3,125, the company said.
The installation adds two linked high-limit progressive machines to the Atlantic City casino’s gaming floor.
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Caesars Entertainment said it launched IGT PlayDigital’s Cash Eruption titles at Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City and Tropicana Atlantic City. The games are available exclusively at those venues, extending the franchise from Caesars’ online platforms to casino floors.
The headline says Atlantic City casino revenue fell 5.5% in August, but the article text is unavailable, so the figure and reporting details cannot be assessed.
Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) co-founder Pete Naccarelli urged New Jersey lawmakers to support smoke-free workplaces in Atlantic City casinos. CEASE argues a ban could attract visitors, while casino operators have argued it may reduce attendance; a 2022 study commissioned by the Casino Association of New Jersey estimated an almost 11% first-year decline in land-based gross gaming revenue under a full ban.
Bally's Atlantic City appointed Tom Pohlman as president, with Pohlman confirming his acceptance on Monday. He previously served as general manager of Golden Nugget Atlantic City until stepping down in May, after 15 years in Atlantic City's Marina District.
It was reported that Atlantic City’s nine casinos generated $304.2m from physical slots and table games in July. NJ DGE figures showed annual growth of 7.1%, taking revenue to its highest level since 2012.