The initiative gave 130 students the opportunity to work for an Atlantic City business while staying – for free – at the school's residential complex located on the boardwalk. Participating partners included AtlantiCare, a slew of casinos, The Claridge Hotel and others.

The seaside resort town and Atlantic City Electric revealed the joint initiative, which would provide residents with education, training and opportunities for careers in the energy field.

The spending plan includes more than $43 million in direct municipal aid for the resort town.

For the fourth time, the governor will address the annual East Coast Gaming Congress & NexGen Gaming Forum, which is being held Sept. 21-23 at the Hard Rock Atlantic City.

Jane Bokunewicz, director of Stockton University's LIGHT, said that while the gross operating profit slipped from 2021, it exceeded 2019, showing that casino operators are continuing to leverage lessons learned during the pandemic to balance expenses with consumer demand.

For 11 weeks, the team worked with The Michaels Organization and local subcontractors to learn both soft and hard skills, including hands-on experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and roofing.

“Year-to-date 2022 total industry gaming revenue exceeds 2021 by 8.9% and, with another 40% at least of revenue still to be earned in 2022," according to Jane Bokunewicz, faculty director of LIGHT, Stockton University School of Business.

Get a glimpse of when to look up, as the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce, Meet AC and David Schultz Airshows reveal details for when military and civilian performers will take to the skies during the annual event.

Anthony Faranca will lead the property while Joe Lupo, who currently runs the location, will move to the brand's forthcoming Las Vegas resort.

Last month, New Jersey's casinos, horse tracks and online partners won $401.5 million, a 2.2% increase from June 2021.

Atlantic City Summer Experience – Live, Work, Learn offers students a seasonal job, free housing at the school's residential complex on the boardwalk, and four college credits from a career-readiness and leadership class.

Despite challenges facing Atlantic City casinos, the focus locally remains on attracting more visitors while building on spring's momentum with new projects generating buzz.