New Jersey's newest off-track wagering parlor is officially open, and a lawsuit that could have impacted the development of other betting taverns in the state has been halted for the time being.

Revel, Atlantic City's newest resort and casino, could be among the few venues in New Jersey that seek to establish sports betting later this year, the resort's top executive said.

Though gaming and tourism in Atlantic City were just about static in June, compared to figures from a year ago, a tourism official said the spike in visitors to the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority's Web, mobile and social media platforms should bring more visitors to the Boardwalk in July and August. Read More »

Attorneys for Triple Five, the developer seeking to revive the Xanadu project, have asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit by the New York Giants and New York Jets that threatens to stop the company from resuming construction of the retail and entertainment complex.

One of Atlantic City's newest attractions may be free, but business leaders hope it will be a boon for local merchants and an important piece of the resort's new marketing strategy.

New Jersey residents may be betting on sports events in the state as soon as the early fall, according to state officials.

While New Jersey Devils fans anxiously await the decision of unrestricted free agent Zach Parise to either re-sign with the team or leave the franchise, a local sporting goods retailer hopes the announcement will finally lift the holding pattern of the merchandise bearing his name.

The plan to bring Formula One racing to Hudson County has brought international attention to the region, but a local engineering firm is playing a key role in designing the course that will host the world-class event next June.

While the onslaught of stormwater runoff from Hurricane Irene led to a spike in beach closings in New Jersey last year, inland destinations reaped revenues lost along the shore between August and September. That helped drive a 70 percent increase in tourism revenue, to $38 billion, according to an industry expert.
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With Revel set to unveil a new nightclub on the Fourth of July weekend, and legislation advancing in the state to permit it to open a beach bar, the casino resort is better positioning itself to attract the nongaming customers targeted by Atlantic City marketing and tourism groups, a gaming expert said. Read More »