Excitement and tension: NJ ramps up 2026 World Cup preparations

New Jersey expands 2026 FIFA World Cup events, grants and transit plans as statewide preparations shift into execution.

World Cup Fan Hub schedule announced for SI Stadium

The NYNJ World Cup 26 Jersey Fan Hub at Sports Illustrated Stadium will host match screenings, concerts and events.

WWE returns to Atlantic City for Raw, SmackDown

Live taping of Raw and SmackDown will take place at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, brining the organization's televised events back to the resort town for the first time since 2008.

NJ grants $5M for World Cup fan events statewide

New Jersey awards $5M in World Cup grants to 34 organizations to host fan zones, festivals and watch parties to boost tourism and small businesses statewide.

Crowley: NJ film boom fuels jobs, local spend, pride

NJBIZ caught up with Jon Crowley, who leads the state Motion Picture and Television Commission, at the recent New Jersey Film Expo to discuss the industry's role in driving jobs, local spending and studio growth, as production and investment surge across the Garde State.

Report: Atlantic City casinos generate $1.1B in taxes

A new study from LIGHT at Stockton University finds Atlantic City casinos generated $1.1B in NJ taxes in 2025, driven by online gaming, while supporting jobs, vendors and community programs.

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Steve Adubato Examines How Atlantic City Casinos Shape Local Economy

Steve Adubato is joined by Jane F. Bokunewicz, PhD, Faculty Director at the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming Hospitality & Tourism at Stockton University, to explore how Atlantic City’s casino industry shapes the city’s economy, identity, and community.

Morocco selects NJ base for FIFA World Cup 2026 (photos)

Team Morocco will prep for FIFA World Cup 2026 at The Pingry School in Basking Ridge, joining Brazil, Senegal and Haiti in the region.

Bristol Myers Squibb launches ‘Won’t Lose’ World Cup campaign

The marketing push tied to the global event arriving this summer in N.J. and the U.S. more broadly highlights drug development, resilience and breakthrough medicines.

UFC 328 returns to Newark, builds on $27M economic impact

UFC 328 returns to Newark, building on a $27 million economic impact from UFC 316 and boosting tourism, jobs and global exposure at Prudential Center.

NJ Film Expo highlights New Jersey film industry surge

New Jersey's film industry growth shines at the second annual NJ Film Expo, highlighting record production spending, tax credits and workforce expansion.

HCLTech expands MetLife Stadium deal as official AI partner

As official AI partner to the arena, Jets and Giants, the East Brunswick company will work to enhance fan experience and stadium operations.