Big Changes Possible For Atlantic City In 2011
Atlantic City could see major changes in 2011 that could help the nation's second-largest gambling market come back to life after stalling and struggling for four years.
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Atlantic City could see major changes in 2011 that could help the nation's second-largest gambling market come back to life after stalling and struggling for four years.
2011 is not expected to be a Happy New Year for Atlantic City's 11 casinos in the eyes of one outsider, who keeps an eye on the gaming industry for a living.
Two men were shot in separate incidents Saturday in Atlantic City, but authorities say it doesn't seem the shootings are connected.
Gov. Chris Christie said he won't sign a bill that would allow smaller casinos to be built in Atlantic City before the rest of an ambitious package to rejuvenate the nation's second-largest gambling market is also approved.
Atlantic City's smallest casino is headed back to court to try and stop its lenders from seizing control of the gaming hall.
Efforts aimed at boosting tourism and gaming in Atlantic City may be at a critical stage. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie suggests an agreement with legislative leaders could be reached in time for those efforts to be approved in time for Christmas.
City officials announced the decision regarding the Garden Pier late Friday. But they did not provide details on why it was closed or how long it would be shuttered.
After years of recession, here's some good news for Atlantic City: More people are headed to the nation's second-largest gambling market by airplane or to attend conventions.
Four years ago Saturday the bodies of four Atlantic City prostitutes were found lying in a drainage ditch behind a string of seedy motels just outside of town. To this day, their killer remains at large.
Atlantic City's casinos took in 12.3 percent less from gamblers in October than they did a year ago.
In Trenton, the work is beginning on making some of the regulatory changes Governor Chris Christie has called for on improving the competitive position of Atlantic City's 11 casinos.
The state's acting education commissioner has pointedly declined an invitation to address teachers at an annual New Jersey Education Association convention, saying the union fails to put children first.
A mother and son suspected of murder in Las Vegas were nabbed in Atlantic City after another patron recognized their faces from a TV show.
The search for six men who went missing after embarking on fishing trip over the weekend has ended with good news. All six were found safe Monday evening.
Several detectives from the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office are being temporarily assigned to work with the Atlantic City Police Department.
