A smaller field led to a significant overlay to reach the guaranteed $2M prize pool The Borgata Spring Poker Open Main Event is in the books, but it probably wasn’t the event the casino had expected. The 706 entries for this tournament failed to reach the $2 million guarantee, causing an overlay of $249,120. The top 103 players finished in
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Charity Series of Poker to host Hold’em For Hunger Event today
This year’s event is organized to raise funds for the Community Food Bank of New Jersey The tables are set and the chips are stacked as the Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) hosts its Hold’em for Hunger Event today, May 9, at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City. This evening brings together poker enthusiasts and charitable givers for a night
New Jersey bill would raise online gambling tax rate to 30%
The bill doubles what many online gaming operators now pay The New Jersey Senate has received a bill to increase the tax rates for online sports betting and online casino operators in New Jersey. Senator John McKeon sponsored the legislation, Bill S3064, which would increase the tax rate for online casino and sports betting operators
Atlantic City casino smoking ban legislation fails to advance
Senate lawmakers have tabled a discussion on a bill that would prohibit smoking in all casinos Casino employees must wait a while longer to learn the fate of a bill to end smoking in Atlantic City casinos. Enough co-sponsors have been gained in the state legislature to pass the bill since the start of 2023,
New Jersey casino smoking ban still on the table
The legislative push to make all Atlantic City casinos smoke-free continues Casinos in Atlantic City have been exempt from a statewide ban prohibiting smoking within public areas across the state for almost 20 years. The New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act exemption allowed casino operators to permit indoor smoking for up to 25% of their gaming
Kristen Foxen and Calvin Anderson on fire in WSOP Online US events
Both players are among several that have already added bracelets to their collections Players in Nevada and New Jersey are participating in the WSOP Online US Domestic Bracelet series, with some of poker’s biggest names already securing bracelets, such as Kristen “krissyb24” Foxen, who won her fourth bracelet in WSOP Online Bracelet #6 – $888
New Jersey approves 5-year extension of iGaming market
Online casinos almost had to limit themselves to just the next two years New Jersey legislators have made a critical choice that will significantly impact the realm of online gambling within the state. They have agreed to prolong the legality of online gambling for the next five years, defying initial expectations of a mere two-year
Online gaming in New Jersey finds continued support from lawmakers
State lawmakers have extended online gaming legislation for another decade On Monday, the Finance and Budget Committee in New Jersey made a significant move by approving the passing of S-3075. This legislation aims to grant state casinos an additional decade to leverage online gambling laws within their operations. The goal is to maintain the legality