Labor Department starts in-person help for unemployment claims Monday
The Department of Labor and Workforce Development started in-person unemployment help at 12 One Stop Career Centers around the state Monday, including in Pleasantville, but only claimants contacted by the department were given appointments. A DOL spokesperson declined to say how many appointments were made for people to resolve ongoing problems with unemployment claims at […]
The Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee Advanced Legislation
The Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would require a percentage of sports wagering revenues be used for local tax relief purposes for Atlantic City and authorize the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CDRA) to finance transportation projects between the Atlantic City Airport and […]
The Arc of Atlantic County and The Arc of Cape May County Partner to Offer Film Screening Celebrating Disabilities Awareness Month
The Arc of Atlantic County and The Arc of Cape May County have collaborated to offer a complimentary film screening of In A Different Key, on Friday, March 25, 10AM at the Tilton Square Theatre, 331 Tilton Road, Northfield, NJ. Admission is free, but limited tickets are available. In a Different Key is a true story of love, […]
New Jersey Business Coalition supports S-733/A-2152
New Jersey Business Coalition wrote a letter to members of the New Jersey Legislatures on their stand of the need for the S-733 and A-2152. These both address fixes for the unemployment insurance payroll tax increase and the UI Trust Fund. Read More.
Event Recap: Casino Executive Panel
Friday, March 4, 2022, The Greater Atlantic City Chamber hosted The Casino Executive Panel which is apart of their 2022 Leadership Series. The panel included various topics about the future of the Atlantic City Casinos. Panelists from this event included: Jacqueline Grace – Senior Vice President and General Manager at Caesar’s Entertainment Inc. Mark Giannantonio […]
Gamers compete for thousands in Madden tournament at Hard Rock Atlantic City
Hundreds of gamers came out to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Saturday to compete for $9,000 in prizes in a two-day Madden NFL ’22 tournament hosted by Esports Entertainment Group. The event was the first ever esports skill-based wagering event in the United States, and launched the new esports wagering platform LANDuel. […]
Atlantic City pilot program aims to address human trafficking
In Atlantic City, a pilot effort by a nonprofit is working to help victims of human trafficking find a new life. The Delaware Valley chapter of Volunteers of America has been working on issues of substance abuse, mental health and housing in the city. Community outreach is a big part of those efforts, said Amanda […]
Bettors Pour Nearly $1 Billion Into New Jersey Sportsbooks In February
New Jersey’s online and retail sportsbooks took in nearly $1 billion in wagers in February even as revenue dropped significantly. But a 33% year-over-year gain in wagering combined with another strong month in online casino gambling is more evidence of the resilience of the New Jersey gaming industry, according to PlayNJ, which tracks gaming developments in the […]
Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City Steam Lab Expands to Become Citywide strategy, thanks to the support of local philanthropists and Apple
Atlantic City, N.J. (March 18, 2022) – The Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City (BGCAC) believes in its next generation and is preparing the community’s ten thousand youth for the area’s industry diversification, it believes is on the horizon. Recognizing the modern economy and our virtual world, along with the pandemic’s impact on the […]
Governor Murphy Announces Appointment of Sean M. Pattwell as Executive Director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority
Governor Phil Murphy today announced the appointment of Sean M. Pattwell as Executive Director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). Pattwell will lead the CRDA in it’s mission to facilitate community-oriented redevelopment in Atlantic City. Mr. Pattwell was unanimously approved by the CRDA’s Board of Directors on March 15. “Sean brings a wealth of […]