Casino workers and health advocates rallied outside the East Coast Gaming Congress last week over casino smoking laws Advocates and casino employees intensified their campaign against indoor smoking in Atlantic City last week, holding a high-profile demonstration outside the East Coast Gaming Congress. The protest was strategically timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of
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New Jersey Poll Shows Little Support for Legalized Casinos Outside Atlantic City
An initiative to allow New Jersey to have casinos outside Atlantic City is going to face local resistance A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll conducted March 20–28, 2026 shows 49% of New Jersey registered voters oppose expanding casino gambling beyond Atlantic City, with 44% in favor and 7% undecided. The sample size was 805 registered voters,
New Jersey Governor Wants an Answer to Long-Running Casino Smoking Debate
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is losing patience in the legislative battle that has raged for years New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling on lawmakers to address the ongoing debate over smoking inside casinos in Atlantic City. The issue has remained unresolved for years, with growing pressure from both workers and casino operators to reach a
Borgata to Host Spring Poker Open in April with $4M GTD
The series begins on April 23 and runs through May 8 Poker players will have another major stop on the East Coast this spring, with the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa preparing to host its Spring Poker Open. The series is set to run from April 23 through May 8 and will feature more than
Mukul Pahuja Ends Long-Running Tournament Win Drought at Borgata
It took 20 years for the poker pro to notch a win at his favorite casino Longtime poker pro Mukul Pahuja finally achieved a personal milestone at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. After more than two decades of playing tournaments at the property, Pahuja captured his first title there by winning the $400 PokerNews PowerStack
Atlantic City’s Borgata to Host RGPS Passport Series in March
The series will take place from March 5 through March 15, with 19 ring events Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa will welcome the RunGood Poker Series Passport Season this March, bringing a packed tournament schedule to the East Coast. The stop runs from March 5 through March 15 and is expected to draw
January’s Borgata Winter Poker Open Has $8M in GTD Prize Pools
Online satellites are already running, with buy-ins starting as low as $2 for select events January poker action on the East Coast will get a major boost when the Borgata Winter Poker Open returns in early 2026. The long-running series is scheduled for January 2–18 and will bring players back to Borgata Hotel Casino &
New Jersey Considering New Casino Options as New York Prepares Market
Any expansion would require voter approval through a constitutional amendment New Jersey lawmakers are rethinking the state’s casino map as New York moves forward with three new downstate casino licenses. With competition set to increase just across the Hudson River, some officials worry New Jersey could lose gambling dollars unless it expands beyond Atlantic City.
Borgata Fall Poker Open Now Underway, With $3M in Prizes up for Grabs
The series began yesterday and will wrap up on November 17 The 2025 BetMGM Poker Borgata Fall Poker Open has officially begun in Atlantic City, offering players more than $3 million in guaranteed prize pools across two packed weeks of competition. Running from November 4 through November 17, the series brings together professionals, recreational players,
Borgata Fall Poker Open Makes a Return After 5-Year Break
The tournament series begins on November 4 and includes a $1M GTD Main Event The Borgata Fall Poker Open is officially making its return after a five-year break, and players across the East Coast are gearing up for one of Atlantic City’s biggest poker events of the year. The series runs from November 4 to
This Month’s WSOPC Harrah’s Atlantic City Includes $500K GTD Main Event
The tournament series gets underway on August 14 The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is returning to Atlantic City this month, with Harrah’s set to host a full schedule of tournament action from August 14 to 25. The series will feature 18 official ring events, including a $1,700 buy-in Main Event that guarantees a
James Lauer Bags $164K With Borgata Poker Open $600 Kickoff Win
The New Jersey player dominated the final table from start to finish James Lauer secured his biggest live poker win to date, bagging $164,830 after triumphing in the Borgata Poker Open’s $600 Kickoff event. The New Jersey native entered the final table with a commanding chip lead, becoming the only player to surpass 20 million











