Atlantic City

ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS: CSG Gaming Panel Confirms NJ has Hit Jackpot with Atlantic City's Shift to Resort Destination

Release Date: Aug 12 2008

Assembly Democrats News Release

CSG GAMING PANEL CONFIRMS NJ HAS HIT JACKPOT WITH ATLANTIC CITY'S SHIFT TO RESORT DESTINATION

(ATLANTIC CITY) - Assemblyman John J. Burzichelli today said that New Jersey's unique approach to legalized gambling has helped the state avoid or overcome many of the challenges facing other Northeastern states with casino gaming.

May 29, 2008 - 9:46am

Margaritaville buys Trump Marina for $316 million

Coastal Marina will purchase the Trump Marina Hotel Casino in Atlantic City for $316 million, and re-brand and refurbish the property under the “Margaritaville™” brand. The deal also ends unrelated litigation between the two companies.

“Together with Jimmy Buffett’s team at Margaritaville™, our plans are to create an exciting new property that we believe will tap its full potential and make it one of the most successful destination gaming resorts in Atlantic City,” said Coastal Marina Chairman Richard Fields. “In the weeks and months ahead, there will be additional announcements and more details about the transition of ownership and our new resort concept.”

A Trump official says the transaction will give them greater financial flexibility at Trump Taj Mahal, including a new 782-room hotel tower.

The Trump Marina Hotel Casino includes the lease for the Senator Frank S. Farley State Marina.

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May 19, 2008 - 12:03pm

What would Gormley do?

The Star-Ledger reported today that Governor Jon Corzine is considering allow keno games in bars and restaurants as a way of increasing revenues, and James Whelan, who represents Atlantic County in the State Senate, has “registered his strong opposition to the plan,” the Ledger says. So here’s the question: what’s the difference between Whelan and predecessor Bill Gormley when it comes to strong opposition?

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  • Friday, April 25, 2008
    Winners:
    Raymond Lesniak, , Frank Lautenberg, , Bob Janiszewski, , Joyce Michaelson, , JAVIER INCLAN, , , , , , , , , , ,
    Losers:
    Bill Cahir, VIRGINIA NOVRIT, Megan Ward, Atlantic City, Joseph Pennacchio
  • MCKEON: WITH SMOKING BAN IN CASINOS, NEW JERSEY FINALLY KICKS THE HABIT

    Release Date: Apr 24 2008

    MCKEON: WITH SMOKING BAN IN CASINOS, NEW JERSEY FINALLY KICKS THE HABIT
    Assemblyman Says Smoking Ban in Atlantic City Casinos Closes Last Loophole to Clean Air

    (TRENTON) - Assemblyman John F. McKeon, co-sponsor of  the New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act, today welcomed the Atlantic City Council's passage of an ordinance that will ban smoking in casinos as of October 15.

    WHELAN SEES NEED TO LIFT FEDERAL BAN ON SPORTS BETTING

    Release Date: Feb 7 2008

    TRENTON – Senator Jim Whelan, Chairman of the Senate Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee, made the following comments when asked about the Senate prospects for the sports wagering bill which passed today in the Assembly.

    ASSEMBLY PASSES LEGALIZED SPORTS-BETTING BILL

    Release Date: Feb 7 2008

    ASSEMBLY PASSES LEGALIZED SPORTS-BETTING BILL
    Measure Would Legalize Wagering on Professional Athletics

    (TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblymen Nelson Albano, Louis Greenwald, John Burzichelli, and Paul Moriarty sponsored to pave the way for Atlantic City casinos to take bets on professional sporting contests was passed today by the General Assembly.

    GREENWALD: ATLANTIC CITY AGAIN LEFT OUT OF SUPER BOWL PARTY

    Release Date: Feb 4 2008

    GREENWALD: ATLANTIC CITY AGAIN LEFT OUT
    OF SUPER BOWL PARTY

    Las Vegas Celebrates Giants' Win with Sold-Out Hotels, Expected $100 Million in Wagers

    (VOORHEES) - Assemblyman Louis Greenwald today said Las Vegas' expected windfall from this past weekend's influx of football fans underscores why New Jersey should legalize professional sports gaming so Atlantic City can host its own Super Bowl party.

     

    Albano/Greenwald/Burzichelli Legalized Sports-Betting Bill Advances

    Release Date: Jan 24 2008

    Assembly Democrats News Release

    ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE RELEASES
    LEGALIZED SPORTS-BETTING BILL
    Measure Would Legalize Wagering on Professional Athletics

    (TRENTON) - The Assembly Tourism and Gaming Committee today released legislation Assemblymen Nelson Albano, Louis Greenwald, and John Burzichelli sponsored to pave the way for Atlantic City casinos to take bets on professional sporting contests.

    WHELAN QUICK TO SELL OUT ATLANTIC CITY

    Release Date: Dec 7 2007

    The State of New Jersey telling Atlantic City how to govern is like taking sailing lessons from the captain of the Titanic.

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