Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects asked New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to press lawmakers to vote on bills ending indoor smoking at Atlantic City casinos. A spokesperson for Murphy said he would sign a ban if legislation reached his desk; the current legislature’s term ends on 12 January 2026.
A ban would change workplace rules for Atlantic City casinos if lawmakers pass legislation and Murphy signs it.
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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.
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.
The 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated a proposed class action alleging Atlantic City casino operators used AI-assisted software to coordinate hotel room prices. The panel said plaintiffs should be able to seek technical evidence about the platform; the case concerns claims under federal antitrust law.
A three-judge panel has overturned the US District Court for the District of New Jersey's October 2024 rejection of a complaint. The suit claims Atlantic City casinos used AI software to fix room prices.
Atlantic City Council on 22 July considered extending a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes arrangement to a proposed housing development on MGM Resorts land next to Borgata. The city's nine casinos pay annual property taxes through a PILOT programme tied to gross gaming revenue.