Gamers compete for thousands in Madden tournament at Hard Rock Atlantic City
Hundreds of gamers came out to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Saturday to compete for $9,000 in prizes in a two-day Madden NFL ’22 tournament hosted by Esports Entertainment Group. The event was the first ever esports skill-based wagering event in the United States, and launched the new esports wagering platform LANDuel. […]
Atlantic City pilot program aims to address human trafficking
In Atlantic City, a pilot effort by a nonprofit is working to help victims of human trafficking find a new life. The Delaware Valley chapter of Volunteers of America has been working on issues of substance abuse, mental health and housing in the city. Community outreach is a big part of those efforts, said Amanda […]
Bettors Pour Nearly $1 Billion Into New Jersey Sportsbooks In February
New Jersey’s online and retail sportsbooks took in nearly $1 billion in wagers in February even as revenue dropped significantly. But a 33% year-over-year gain in wagering combined with another strong month in online casino gambling is more evidence of the resilience of the New Jersey gaming industry, according to PlayNJ, which tracks gaming developments in the […]