The Casino Association of New Jersey elected George Goldhoff, president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, as its president. Goldhoff succeeds Resorts Casino Hotel president Mark Giannantonio, who had led the association for almost four years.
The appointment changes the leadership of the trade group representing Atlantic City’s nine casinos.
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US iGaming revenue grew 12% year on year in Q3 2026, according to a Citizens Equity Research report cited in the report, down from 16% in Q2 and 19% in Q1. The report said sports betting handle rose 7% in Q3 despite one fewer week of NFL play, while same-store September handle increased 1% year on year.
Candidates in Bristol are seeking a larger share of tax revenue from Hard Rock Casino, according to the headline and feed snippet. Bristol currently receives just over 7% of casino tax revenue, like 13 other localities, and any change requires approval from the General Assembly.
The Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock International broke ground on the next phase of Hard Rock Casino Tejon in Mettler, California, the parties said. The more than $725 million project includes a 406-room hotel and convention space, with an opening anticipated in summer 2028. The development is expected to create more than 1,500 construction jobs and add 350 permanent positions.
New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement reported September 2026 in-person casino revenue of $227.8 million, down 1.3% year on year. The state’s nine casinos generated $177.9 million from slots and $49.9 million from table games, while online casino revenue rose 13% to $274.8 million. Casino Control Commission chair James Plousis attributed the retail decline to players having better results at table games.
Atlantic City’s nine casinos recorded operating profits of $162.4 million in the second quarter, down 9.3% year on year, according to New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement data. Including Caesars Interactive Entertainment New Jersey, the decline was 10.1%; the source also reports first-half gross operating profit fell 15.5% from 2025.