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.
The ruling allows the plaintiffs to pursue claims that could affect casinos’ use of shared pricing tools.
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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.
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.
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority approved almost $1.8m across 14 community grants in the first half of 2026. The awards, drawn from casino gaming revenue, cover workforce development, food security, youth services and public art, and are paid out only after recipients document eligible spending. The board also authorised $2m for the Tourism District Policing Unit through October 2026.
Zitro launched its Legendary Sword game at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, marking the company's entry into New Jersey, the company said. Hard Rock Atlantic City vice-president of slots operations David Polizzi said the title had been well received by customers. Zitro said the launch followed its recent entry into Pennsylvania, with further market additions planned.
The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled that Kalshi’s sports-related event contracts did not meet the statutory definition of swaps under the Commodity Exchange Act. The court also found that the Act did not pre-empt Ohio or Tennessee gambling laws, allowing those states’ regulators to pursue enforcement against Kalshi and other prediction-market operators.