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Atlantic City Information

Second annual Soar & Shore Airshow draws crowd - As reported by , thousands packed the beach and Boardwalk May 29-30, to celebrate the city's second annual presented by Visit Atlantic City. The airshow also featured presentations by the U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II Demo Team, Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons Demo Team and performances from civilian pilots. 

AtlantiCare partners with Ģ������Ƶ, Temple to expand healthcare worker training - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, AtlantiCare has entered into partnerships with and with the aim of strengthening local career pipelines and training more nurses and healthcare workers in South Jersey. 

Atlantic City Department of Public Works to administer stipends for community clean ups in 'Project Clean' initiative - As reported by , the 'Project Clean' initiatives aims to unite the Department of Public Works with churches, sports leagues, civic associations, nonprofits, and groups of five or more residents to keep Atlantic City clean. Beginning May 11, Public Works is accepting applications to participate in the four-month program with stipends of $500 per month for groups adopting blocks of four or more in radius and conducting two cleanups per month from June 2, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2026.

Atlantic City Marathon voted 2026 Best Marathon in New Jersey - As reported by , a poll on has voted the Atlantic City Marathon the best in New Jersey for 2026. The event, reportedly the third oldest continuously run marathon in the United States, was first held in 1958.

Atlantic County Clerk’s Office launches updated, user-friendly website - As reported by , the Atlantic County Clerk’s Office has launched an updated, user-friendly website to improve access to its many programs and services, including election results, property protection, passport information, deed recording, public records and more.

Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) approves three projects to provide better food options to city residents - As reported by , the CRDA has approved land use for a project by Ideal Institute of Technology to convert a four-story parking garage into a community services center that will include a food market, an indoor aquaponic farming facility and other uses. The authority also approved over $231,000 in funding from its Tourism District and Community Development Fund for the group Communities Revolutionizing Open Public Spaces (C.R.O.P.S.) to support its Atlantic City food insecurity programs. A further $150,000 was approved for the Community FoodBank of New Jersey to support its food distribution efforts in Atlantic City.

City launches first full summer of food trucks - As reported by , city officials have launched a program that will bring mobile food vendors to Gardner's Basin and O'Donnell Memorial Park. No caps have been placed on the number of food trucks allowed to operate in the city. Additional coverage from .

Garden Pier to be redeveloped as a family-focused destination - As reported by and , property developer Bart Blatstein has begun work to redevelop Garden Pier as a family-focused destination. Blatstein purchased the one-acre pier located across the Boardwalk from the Showboat and Ocean Casino Resort in 2016. 

Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC) award grant to Atlantic County for litter prevention - As reported by , Atlantic County has received a $153,815 grant from NJDEP and NJCCC to keep local roadways, parks, schools and other public spaces free of litter.

Ģ������Ƶ holds annual commencement ceremonies at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall - Ģ������Ƶ held its Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on May 12 and 15. Approximately 2,000 students were celebrated at the event, which was covered by .

New Jersey Gaming News

Caesars Entertainment removes credit card deposits from US platforms including New Jersey - As reported by , customers in New Jersey using Caesars’ New Jersey online casinos and New Jersey sportsbooks no longer have the option of making deposits using credit cards. Patrons must use methods that draw from existing balances, including debit cards, ACH transfers, PayPal, Venmo, or the Play+ prepaid card. 

Legislators advance bill prohibiting online micro-betting - As recorded by the , Assembly Bill A3258, which prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering micro bets, advanced out of the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee on June 1. Additional reporting by .

New Jersey joins 40-state coalition calling for change in oversight of sports prediction markets - According to a May 1 news release from the and as reported by , New Jersey participated in a bi-partisan coalition of 41 state attorneys general to challenge current regulation of sports prediction markets.  In a to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, coalition members urged the commission to reaffirm that authority over sports wagering – including emerging prediction markets – belongs to the states.

Regulators begin review of Fertitta Entertainment's acquisition of Caesars Entertainment - As reported by , New Jersey gaming regulators have begun to assess Fertitta Entertainment's planned acquisition of Caesars Entertainment. The $17.6 billion deal, which would result in four of Atlantic City's nine casinos being owned by a single parent company, will not advance without regulator approval. Additional coverage from .

Responsible gaming bills advance in state Legislature - As reported by Play NJ and recorded by the state Legislature, addressing responsible gaming concerns advanced in the state senate on May 8. advanced on May 21. Bill requires sports wagering licensees to adopt and publish rules governing wagering account limitations and to notify patrons when accounts are limited, and Bill prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering incentive-based wagering to anyone utilizing responsible gaming mechanisms. Bill requires sports wagering licensees to adopt and publish rules governing wagering account limitations and to notify patrons when accounts are limited. Bill requires the Division of Gaming Enforcement to arrange study and implement certain language requirements in gambling advertisements and restricts advertisements and promotions in certain locations, and Bill requires those on self-exclusion lists to watch educational and counseling videos prior to removal from self-exclusion lists and permits third-party requests for individuals to be excluded from gambling under certain circumstances. 

National Gaming News

American Gaming Association (AGA) releases Gaming Industry Outlook and State of the States reports - On and the AGA announced the release of the and reports. Outlook for the industry was reported to be strong with increasing concern that prediction markets have begun to impact business. "More than 60% of AGA member executives expect increased capital investment, boosted revenues, and improved balance sheet health over the next six to 12 months."  81% of executives indicated that they saw predictions markets as "a very significant threat to the regulated gaming industry." Meanwhile, the industry reported its fifth consecutive year of record high industry revenue in 2025. At $78.62 billion, total nationwide consumer spending on commercial casino gaming and sports betting in 2025, exceeded 2024 totals by 9.1%. Additional reporting from .

Colorado legislators introduce gaming reform bill - As reported by , legislators in Colorado have announced a Bill (), which, if implemented, would introduce new consumer protections including restrictions on advertising and deposit limits.

Hard Rock Digital and GeoComply announce expansion of long-standing partnership - On May 12, Hard Rock Digital that it would be extending its partnership with GeoComply, deepening the company's use of GeoComply's digital identity platform across onboarding, fraud prevention and compliance. Additional reporting from .

Kalshi and Madison Square Garden announce multi-year partnership - As reported by , predictions market platform Kalshi has signed an agreement with Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. The agreement, which will result in the sixth-floor concourse at the arena renamed the “Kalshi Concourse,” gives Kalshi a prime branded location with exposure to millions of fans who flow through the venue year-round. Kalshi branding will also be integrated into signage inside and outside of the building, including the arena's iconic marquee on 7th Avenue.

Kalshi invests $2 million in National Council on Problem Gambling - As announced by (NCPG) on May 18, prediction market platform Kalshi has made a $2 million, two-year investment in NCPG, becoming the council's first member in the "Financial Services & Trading" category. Additional coverage from and . 

Minnesota lawmakers move to ban prediction markets triggering federal lawsuit - As reported by , Minnesota has become the first state to ban prediction markets. The action was immediately challenged by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the federal entity that presently governs prediction markets. 

New York casino expansion begins, Resorts World in Queens adds live table games - As announced by , and reported by , Resorts World New York City added live table games to its slot operations at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens on April 28. This is the first step in transforming Resorts World into a $7.5 billion, integrated casino resort. Two other properties, Hard Rock-Metropolitan Park and Bally's - Bronx, are also expected to open in the near future — contributing to regional competitive pressure on Atlantic City's casinos. Additional coverage by and . 

U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hears testimony regarding potential regulation of prediction markets - According to and , members of the U.S. Senate heard testimony from representatives of both the sports betting and prediction markets industries on . The American Gaming Association called on Congress to prohibit prediction markets from participating in sports wagering. Coverage of session provided by .

U.S. Congress introduces bill with intent to stop sports betting ads from targeting kids online - As recorded by and reported by and , on May 18 legislators filed the Gaming Advertisement to Minors Enforcement (GAME) Act. The bill would prohibit social media platforms and certain online websites and applications from accepting advertising that targets minors with sports betting products and services. It would also allow the Federal Trade Commission to impose financial penalties of up to $100,000 per advertising offense involving minors being targeted with sports gambling materials. Failure to comply with the law could additionally result in injunctive relief sought through the courts.

Hospitality & Tourism News

Allegiant Airlines acquires Sun Country Airlines - As reported by , Las Vegas-based Allegiant Airlines has closed on a $1.5 billion cash and stock acquisition of Sun Country Airlines. 

Breeze Airlines launches service at Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) - As reported by , following the closure of Spirit Airlines, several airlines have stepped into the gap including Breeze Airways which launched new service from ACY on May 6. The airline's inaugural flight to Charleston, South Carolina, was marked with a ribbon cutting. 

Clark County (Nevada) Commissioners approve 10-year contract extension for Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix - As reported by , Clark County officials cited massive economic impact in decision to extend relationship with Formula 1, extending annual Las Vegas Grand Prix races through 2037. The event debuted in Las Vegas in 2023. 

Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Infrastructure Grant program awards Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) $8.7 million - As reported by , ACY is set to receive $8.7 million to fund the construction of a new 3,800-foot taxiway. According to Stephen F. Dougherty, executive director of the South Jersey Transportation Authority, which oversees the airport, the taxiway project helps bring the airport in line with current aviation standards.

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) authorizes significant marketing investment - As reported by , the LVCVA has approved destination marketing contracts worth nearly $464 million, with optional extensions that could add a further $350 million to the investment. The contracts "represent one of the LVCVA’s most significant multi‑year marketing commitments in recent years, reinforcing the agency’s strategy to make Las Vegas more competitive in a shifting global tourism landscape."

Speculation that closure of Spirit Airlines could impact South Jersey Transportation Authority bond rating - As reported by , Fitch Ratings has placed the South Jersey Transportation Authority into Rating Watch Negative, suggesting that the closure of Spirit Airlines could negatively impact the authority's bond rating.

Tanger Outlets Atlantic City/Ducktown Community Development Corp. host first Ducktown Madonnari Chalk Art Festival - As reported by , the free community art event was held on May 23.