Atlantic City Cops Search for Clues in Fatal Fall at Ocean Casino Parking Garage. Posted on: January 28, 2021, 03:44h. Last updated on: January 28, 2021, 04:11h. Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Jersey After shutting down in mid-March due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Atlantic City casinos waited until early July to reopen. Since that time, cases of the virus have popped up among employees of the gaming facilities. October was a particularly worrisome month.
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and Harrah’s Resort had the most cases with 34 and 36 respectively. The Borgata had 20 while Bally’s reported 19. Ocean Casino Resort reported 18 positive cases and Caesars Atlantic City as well as the Golden Nugget only 13. The Tropicana had 12 while Resorts only seven.
December 3, 2020 | Casino Center
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City launched six brand-new All Aboard slot machines from Konami on Friday afternoon and within hours, had its first jackpot winner of $22,127. The winning did not end there, however, as two more jackpot winners hit for $15,463 and $15,237 respectively to round out an exciting weekend at the casino resort.
October 12, 2020 | Casino City Times
PRESS RELEASE) — Konami Gaming, Inc. will be hosting a WINovation traveling road show at Ocean Resort Casino, featuring their latest and greatest gaming products. This event, housed in Konami’s WINovation trailer, will be held in Ocean’s Porte Cochere from Monday, 12 October through Wednesday, 14 October. Media guests are invited to visit on Tuesday, 13 October between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., where interviews will be available with Konami’s EVP and COO, Tom Jingoli.
August 13, 2020 | The Associated Press
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s casinos and horse tracks won $264.5 million in July after reopening amid the coronavirus outbreak, a figure that was down nearly 21% from a year ago, but one the gambling houses will gladly take after months of inactivity.
Figures released Wednesday by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement reflect the first month of resumed operations — albeit at 25% of normal capacity — that the casinos and tracks were permitted to undertake.
August 12, 2020 | The Press of Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY — The impact of the state’s restrictions on the city’s casinos was evident in July’s industry report as total gaming revenue was down more than 23% compared to last year.
July 13, 2020 | Roi-nj.com
The casino industry has spent a lot of time wondering when millennials might stop shying away from gambling, and the pandemic has provided an answer …
Definitely not right now.
In fact, analysts say slot machines and other forms of gambling might be less likely to reel in millennials as casinos reopen than they had before. Local casinos, which had often attracted millennials with still-closed clubs and dining options, are getting their first taste of that.
Mike Donovan of the towering and relatively new Ocean Casino Resort said that, on the casino’s first weekend back — when it became one of five Atlantic City casinos operating once more, abiding by new safety measures, at the start of July — there were some younger people, but less than usual.
July 4, 2020 | NJ Gambling
Atlantic City casinos are reopening today but without indoor dining.
However, that doesn’t mean the casinos lack eating or drinking options. In fact, most have outdoor dining available. Restaurants also provide takeout options in some cases.
July 2, 2020 | Shore Local News
Ocean Resort Casino cut the “Ribbon” and reopened for the first time on July 2, 2020 since closing in March for Covid-19. Ocean is now open and has taken all the necessary protections and precautions so that visiting guests can enjoy their visit in safety and comfort.
July 2, 2020 | NBC Philadelphia
Amusement parks and casinos reopened in New Jersey just in time for the holiday weekend. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia takes a look at the safety measures.
July 2, 2020 | Press of Atlantic City
Terry Glebocki, CEO of Ocean Casino Resort Atlantic City re-opens the property to the public.
July 1, 2020 | NJ.com
It was beginning to feel a lot like an Atlantic City summer again — a sit-down meal and drinks at the bar as the sounds of slot machines and screams of gamblers provided part of the soundtrack.
June 29, 2020 | Casino Beats
Atlantic City has been given the greenlight to reopen its venue doors with Governor Phil Murphy allowing New Jersey casinos to operate again with a 25 per cent capacity.
March 13, 2020 | Press of Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY — Gaming revenue for the resort’s nine casino properties increased more than 18% in February, continuing a monthly hot streak that is quickly approaching two years.
But analysts are keenly aware the industry may be affected by COVID-19 and are looking to online betting to serve as a buffer.
March 11, 2020 | Atlantic City Weekly
If you haven’t taken advantage yet of Atlantic City Restaurant Week’s appetizing menus at amazing prices, you still have time.
Restaurant Week is scheduled to end tomorrow, Friday, March 13, so get your friends together quickly and decide on a place to eat before it’s too late.
Wrap up the culinary celebration at Amada at Ocean Casino Resort with Food Network’s Iron Chef Jose Garces. Chef Garces will present the inspiration behind the restaurant’s Spanish cuisine from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 13. Reservations are required. Ocean Casino Resort is located at 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Go to TheOceanAC.com/Venues/Amada.
March 10, 2020 | Page Six
Mike Tyson showed up unannounced to the Notorious B.I.G. tribute at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City Friday.
February 26, 2020 | Atlantic City Weekly
It’s clear that there is an expectation in Atlantic City casinos to offer fine dining on an unparalleled level. One need only gaze at the myriad of celebrity chef-owned restaurants and other fancy-pants eateries, each offering the most exquisitely prepared (and highly priced) dishes to get that message loud and clear. But in some ways, it seems that message may have been broadcast a bit too loud. While Atlantic City is certainly a place to splurge on a fancy dinner, sometimes you just need to grab a quick, low-cost meal and be on your way. And that is where the District Bars + Restaurants at Ocean Casino Resort come in.
January 27, 2020 | Press of Atlantic City
We’re only one month into 2020, but we’re already thinking we could use a little winding down. Or maybe — even better — some wining down. Take a break from the world and all those resolutions you already forgot about and head to Ocean Casino Resort from Sunday through Friday for their first ever Wine Down Week, with half off glasses of wine throughout the property.
January 10, 2020 | Casino Player
Head to the Boardwalk for some Super Bowl betting fun at Ocean’s William Hill Sportsbook. The property features one of the best books on the East Coast…
January 8, 2020 | AAA
It’s called Ocean Casino-Resort, but “Phoenix” might be a better name for what opened in 2012 as Revel. That’s because from the ashes of that disaster (Revel closed in 2014) has risen a great Atlantic City success story.
December 23, 2019 | NJ Gambling Sites
Terry Glebocki is the new CEO of Ocean Casino Resort. It’s a role she has been serving on an interim basis since August.
Her title became permanent on Dec. 3.
Glebocki has 30-plus years of experience in the Atlantic City casino industry. Those roles include vice president of finance for Trump Entertainment, CFO of Revel (now Ocean), as well as corporate CFO for Tropicana Entertainment.
December 18, 2019 | Gaming Today
With college football preparing for its bowl season and college basketball starting to warm up a bit, I decided to take a ride down this past Saturday to Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort (formerly Revel) and visit its William Hill Sportsbook, located right in the heart of its casino gaming floor.
November 27, 2019 | People
Halle Berry is back in action!
On Tuesday, the actress revealed she was back on the set of her upcoming movie Bruised, one week after an executive producer for the film confirmed they had to postpone filming because Berry was “slightly injured” during a fight scene.
November 22, 2019 | Travel Zork
Zhen Bang Noodle & Sushi in Atlantic City, located in Ocean Casino Resort between the parking garage and the walkway to the casino is a solid dining option. My mother was in the mood for noodles, so we gave it a try. It’s a bit overpriced, like all restaurants in Atlantic City Casinos, but we thought it was tasty.
November 13, 2019 | Inquier
Halle Berry’s directorial debut Bruised will bring the Oscar-winning actress to Atlantic City for filming this week.
Announced last year, the project stars Berry as a disgraced MMA fighter named Jackie Justice, according to a report from Deadline. In the film, Berry’s character reconnects with her estranged son Manny, 6, and faces off against a rising MMA star while finding her identity as a mother and regaining her place in the world of professional fighting. Production was initially supposed to begin in March.
November 4, 2019 | Cat Country 107.3
Another great show coming through town in 2020!
November 4, 2019 | Press of Atlantic City
Ocean will be in Atlantic City for a ‘long time’: At this time last year, Ocean Casino Resort was struggling financially and many industry watchers wondered whether it could survive. “We’re going to keep doing what we’re doing and build on the success that we’ve had this year,” said Ocean Casino Resort’s senior vice president and chief marketing officer.
November 4, 2019 | Best US Casinos
Atlantic City is now considered one of the premier destinations in the United States. For years, Ocean Casino has been considered one of the worst gambling venues in the city. Recently, however, this hotel-casino has been posting some impressive revenue figures.
November 1, 2019 | Press of Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY — At this time last year, Ocean Casino Resort was struggling financially and many industry watchers wondered whether it could survive the brutal winter months along the Jersey shore when visitation to the city’s gambling parlors drops off.
October 31, 2019 | Metro.us
At some resorts you get a comfortable stay, luxurious amenities and delicious culinary offerings, it’s expected. You certainly get all of that at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, but you also get something more — an experience.
October 30, 2019 | Atlantic City Weekly
At 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, the William Hill Sportsbook at Ocean Casino Resort will host a UFC 224 viewing party inside the 7,500 square foot sportsbook. Sports fans will be able to watch the world-class event free of charge from plush comfortable seating on their state-of the-art video wall. The main event of the evening is a matchup between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal.
October 24, 2019 | Super Joe Pardo
I had the honor of being able to talk shop with the Executive Chef for Ocean Resort Casino. I happened to catch him out talking with some guests and we were able to get a few minutes of his time. Shout to Leon for holding the camera steady while I conducted the interview!
October 18, 2019 | Las Vegas Advisor
Atlantic City gambling revenue was off 3% last month and we’ll be generous, chalking it up to one less weekend day than last year. The Boardwalk grossed $224.5 million, led by Borgata with $57.5 million (a 5% slippage). Table win was down 1.5% on 3.5% less wagering, while slot win decline 6.5% on 12% less coin-in. The Caesars Entertainment trio fell 9.5% led by a 17% plummet at the tables (10% less betting) and a 6% slide at the slots, where coin-in dropped 9%. Eldorado Resorts, however, ought to look at putting its own house—the Tropicana Atlantic City—in order, as gaming revenue plunged 15% to $25.5 million, receding into fourth place. Hard Rock Atlantic City was second with $29.5 million (+14%), followed by Harrah’s Resort($26.5 million, -2%).
Ocean Casino Resort posted an unbelievably strong performance, just shy of $21 million, surging 38.5% (!). All other casinos were revenue-negative. Bally’s fell 12.55 to $14.5 million, Caesars Atlantic City tumbled 16% to $19 million and Resorts Atlantic City made $14.5 million and change, leaving Bally’s in last place, despite a 7% slippage. The Golden Nugget grossed $16 million, an 11.5% falloff.
September 30, 2019 | GGB News
Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort (l.) has revamped its player’s club in a marketing drive that’s already won the casino awards—and is turning the profit picture around. Ocean operates inside the soaring oceanfront tower once inhabited by the Revel, which operated just two years before closing.
September 23, 2019 | Atlantic City Weekly
If you’re over this still warm, not-quite-fall weather and are ready to get your pumpkin on, you’re in luck. This Saturday marks the inaugural North Beach Pumpkin Patch at the Absecon Lighthouse, a three-hour, fun-filled day full of all-things autumn. Here’s what you can expect.
September 20, 2019 | Atlantic City Weekly
Beginning Oct. 10, A.C. Weekly’s annual culinary adventure known as 50+ Bites will officially return. Here’s how it works — you buy a pass which entitles you to one Bite from each participating restaurant in Atlantic County throughout the next 50 days (Thanksgiving excluded). Once again this year there will be more than 50 Bites (60 in total) and each will offer you a delicious culinary experience.
September 16, 2019 | PlayNJ
“WOW!”
This is likely going to be the immediate response when Ocean Casino Resortcustomers glance over the new perks and privilegesof the property’s loyalty program.
September 12, 2019 | InkedIn
Ocean Casino-Resort Arguably Best Sports book In NJ
September 4, 2019 | Bettors Insider
Ocean Casino Resort has added to its inventory of casual-dining outlets with today’s official opening of its District Bars + Restaurants food court.
August 19, 2019 | Press of Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY — July’s casino revenue figures provided the first glimpse of how the two new kids on the Boardwalk are faring after one year, and the results paint an encouraging picture for their respective futures.
August 15, 2019 | The Trumbull Times
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A year after two new casinos opened in Atlantic City, the seaside resort’s gambling and sports betting revenue is up nearly 8%, and its top casino had its best month ever.
Figures released Wednesday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show the casinos took in $323 million, an increase of 7.8% from July 2018.
That’s when the city’s two newest casinos, Hard Rock and Ocean, were in their first full month of operation. July’s figures were the first true apples-to-apples comparison in a year of how the Atlantic City casino market had been
August 15, 2019 | Press of Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY — The double-digit percentage increases for monthly casino gaming revenue stopped in July, but the market was still up compared to the prior year.
Total gaming revenue for Atlantic City’s nine casino properties was $323.3 million in July, an increase of 7.8% over last summer, according to figures released Wednesday by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement. Year-to-date gaming revenue for Atlantic City casinos is $1.85 billion, an increase of 18.4% over the first seven months of 2018.
August 13, 2019 | Press of Atlantic City
It’s not every day you get to see fighter planes take to the skies of Atlantic City, so when you do, you’d better believe it’s a cause for celebration. Head to the 17th Annual Atlantic City Airshow, “A Tribute to Those That Serve,” Wednesday, Aug. 21, to see the amazing feats of U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds, U.S. Army Golden Knights, Royal Air Force Red Arrows and more. Here are 15 places to catch the show.
August 9, 2019 | Play NJ
With preseason games kicking off in full this weekend, the start of the NFL season is so close, we can almost taste it.
There are, in fact, 11 preseason games on Thursday, and it’s a sure bet that all of the New Jersey sports betting sites — retail and online — will be taking action on them. But where are you going to watch the game? Perhaps at a nearby sports book, but which one? There are 10 of them after all.
Eight of those 10 are in Atlantic City. And the AC sports books are prepping for their first full season of gridiron action.
I will be reviewing each of the books layouts, features, and amenities. Today’s focus is the William Hill Sports Book at Ocean Casino Resort.
August 9, 2019 | Press of Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY — State gaming regulators advanced a New York-based hedge fund’s controlling interest of Ocean Casino Resort and approved a veteran of the resort’s industry as trustee.
Luxor Capital Group was granted interim casino authorization Wednesday by the state Casino Control Commission following a lengthy public hearing. The authorization was granted with several financial conditions, as recommended by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement, to ensure the casino hotel’s stability.
August 5, 2019 | Bettors Insider
Rockabilly revivalists Stray Cats strutted into Atlantic City for the first time in 12 years Saturday night and raised the roof of Ocean Casino Resort’s Ovation Hall.
Celebrating four decades as the world’s most-popular exponent of the 1950s genre that blended R&B and country (then considered “hillbilly music” in some precincts) that is one of the DNA building blocks of rock ’n’ roll, the trio came out firing on all cylinders and pretty much stayed in fifth gear throughout the 22-song rave-up.
August 1, 2019 | Metro.us
The sports book inside the Ocean Casino-Resort located at the far end of the boardwalk (500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401) is easily the best in town, and one would argue, probably the most attractive across the entire state of New Jersey.
July 25, 2019 | Play NJ
For a woman to have a deep knowledge of sports, let alone a desire to place bets, is met with a bit of skepticism. Last year, during a trip to the William Hill Sports book at Ocean Casino Resort for some Week Two NFL action, my husband high-fived the group next to him to celebrate a win….
July 22, 2019 | Atlantic City Weekly
Christmas may be five months out, but that’s no reason we can’t get the party started early. Head to Ocean Casino Resort on Thursday, July 25 (exactly five months from Christmas Day) for a Christmas in July celebration — complete with all the magic of the holidays — smack in the middle of summer.
July 22, 2019 | Global Gaming Business Magazine
The saga of the Revel/Ocean property in Atlantic City took a major upturn earlier this year when Mike Donovan, a former marketing executive at the Tropicana, was hired by the new owners, Luxor Capital, to lead the Ocean marketing team. Donovan has wide experience in Atlantic City and other jurisdictions and has delivered some dependable formulas to turn around the fortunes of that struggling casino. And it seems to be working, with the property posting the highest gross gaming revenue ever in June. Donovan explains what the property has to offer his customers and how he positions it, He spoke with GGB Publisher Roger Gros at Ocean in July.
July 19, 2019 | Ny Times
Atlantic City’s boom-and-bust cycle has been in motion for decades now, with new casinos and restaurants sowing high hopes for revitalization, followed by mass closings, and then the whole thing happening on repeat. The key to enjoying this seaside New Jersey city, where the beach is often a secondary consideration, is to revisit old favorites interspersed with whichever new places have opened their doors, whether that’s the newly legal sports books in the casinos or hip beer gardens. The longtime pleasures of Atlantic City — the gambling, the funnel cake and the amusements — never change and should be enjoyed to the fullest. And, if you can squeeze in a whiskey from an innovative local distillery, an oyster happy hour and a stimulating museum on African-American history at the same time, consider it a bonus.
July 19, 2019 | NJ Gambling Sites
The recent celebrationat Ocean Casino Resortwasn’t just about the property turning one. The property located on the North Beachsection of the boardwalk is fresh off its best month to date.
After years of ups and downs, Atlantic City's casinos are facing another setback. All nine of them remain closed because of the coronavirus and most of the people who worked in them have lost their jobs.
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – After years of ups and downs, Atlantic City’s casinos are facing another setback.
All nine of them remain closed because of the coronavirus and most of the people who worked in them have lost their jobs.
“It’s very quiet out here,” said Scott Heath, a food server at Caesars.
Heath said he’s worked in the city’s casinos for 40 years, but he’s not used to seeing the area so desolate.
“There’s no traffic. On a day like this, you would have traffic. You would have the jitneys operational going both ways. Yeah, it’s very eerie,” Heath said.
Scott Heath has worked in the city's casinos for 40 years.
The casinos have been closed for nearly nine weeks – the longest closure in Atlantic City’s history.
“When we closed in the past, it’s been for a short time. When we closed for [Hurricane] Sandy and the state budget not being approved, we were closed for less than a week,” said Steve Callender, the president of the Casino Association of New Jersey.
According to the state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement, over 26,000 people worked in Atlantic City’s casinos as of March 1, and most of them have been laid off.
“Certainly, the most unique time in my 40-plus-year career,” said Jim Allen, the chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming.
Allen said it could take a while for the city to recover financially.
All nine casinos have been closed for nearly nine weeks – the longest closure in Atlantic City’s history.
“It’s going to be a very, very slow and gradual process of coming back. I do think that the long-term recovery could be close to a year,” Allen said.
The American Gaming Association estimated the casino closures have been costing Atlantic City $540 million a month.
But, according to Allen, safety has remained the top priority. “This is not about just making money; this is about being very cautious. We are dealing with human life here.”
With no reopening date in sight, industry experts have been preparing for the future once the state gives casinos the green light to open their doors.
“The casino is going to be much different than people are used to seeing it,” Callender said. “If you’re playing slots or tables, you won’t sit next to someone you that don’t know. The employees will all be wearing masks.”
And, forget those casino crowds.
Atlantic City's casinos remain closed with no reopening date set.
“It literally could be anywhere from 20 percent of capacity, but certainly no greater than 50 percent,” Allen said.
Heath asserted that he’s used to change in the area. “There’s been a lot of ups and downs.”
This was the fifth time the casinos in Atlantic City have closed.
“We always come back, and I am confident that we will, that we will persevere. We’re pretty strong here,” Heath said.