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3-alarm Atlantic City boardwalk fire under control

Officials say a three-alarm fire on the boardwalk in Atlantic City has been declared under control.

Trump, bondholders reach deal over 3 NJ casinos

Donald Trump ended his war with bondholders of the casino company that bears his name, settling Tuesday for 10 percent of Trump Entertainment Resorts once it emerges from bankruptcy.

Decline continues to slow for AC casinos

After being pummeled by casinos popping up all around it for three years, Atlantic City is starting to roll with the punches.

3 convicted in NJ sex video blackmail case

Jurors weighing the fate of three men accused of setting up a videotaped sex sting of an Atlantic City councilman determined that the camera doesn't lie, convicting each on nearly all charges Wednesday.

Sept. revenue declines 5.8 percent at NJ casinos

Revenue is still falling for Atlantic City's 11 casinos, but at least the plunge is slowing down.

NJ radio reporter tells of getting leaked sex tape

The note inside the manila envelope said the accompanying DVD showed an Atlantic City Councilman having sex with an underage prostitute that he drove to a motel in his city-issued vehicle.

Bargaining begins in battle for 3 Trump casinos

Both sides in the battle to buy Trump Entertainment Resorts and its three Atlantic City casinos out of bankruptcy are digging deeper in their pockets to try to make it happen.

Young Md. investor wants to become casino player

A Maryland private equity fund whose chief investment officer is barely old enough to roll the dice or have a legal drink wants to become a player in the Atlantic City casino industry.

NJ jurors quizzed on willingness to watch sex tape

Potential jurors in a video blackmail case involving an Atlantic City councilman and his political rivals are being asked if they are willing to watch a sex tape as part of the evidence.

Hotel workers union OKs deal with 4 NJ casinos

The union representing 15,000 Atlantic City casino hotel workers approved a new contract Monday with four casinos, providing raises for most workers and guaranteeing benefits won't be reduced.

Trump Plaza dealers seek to scrap AC union

Two and a half years and more than a million dollars later, the United Auto Workers has little to show for its costly effort to unionize dealers at Atlantic City's casinos.

A look at Atlantic City's casino labor situation

WHAT: Two unions — Local 54 of UNITE-HERE, representing 15,000 room cleaners, beverage servers and other workers at all 11 Atlantic City casinos, and the United Auto Workers, which represents about 3,000 dealers, technicians and other workers at four casinos — are bargaining with the gambling houses.

AC casinos, unions seek to avoid strike

The contract between most of Atlantic City's 11 casinos and the workers who keep them clean and stocked with food and drink expired Tuesday, but both sides plan to continue talks.

August another doggone bad month for AC casinos

If the nation's second-largest gambling market was to have a good month this year, August would have been it: The rain finally stopped and visitors flocked to Atlantic City's 11 casinos.

Chinese govt to help finish Revel's AC casino

Revel Entertainment has turned to the Chinese government for help finishing the lavish casino it is building on Atlantic City's Boardwalk.

Judge: Bondholders can oppose Trump casinos plan

A federal bankruptcy judge has handed Donald Trump a legal setback in his battle to buy back three Atlantic City casinos he once controlled.

NJ approves new Tropicana ownership led by Icahn

New Jersey regulators approved a plan Wednesday for the former corporate parent of Atlantic City's bankrupt Tropicana Casino and Resort to operate the business again as a reorganized company owned by a group of investors led by billionaire Carl Icahn.

Atlantic City wants $20M a year to promote itself

Many Americans know that "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas."

Bondholders oppose Trump plan to retake casinos

On TV, this kind of thing gets you fired. Bondholders who stand to lose their $1.25 billion investment are standing up to Donald Trump, asking a bankruptcy court judge to block the planned sale of three Atlantic City casinos to the man who once controlled them.

NJ may force sale of half Borgata over Chinese tie

One of the co-owners of Atlantic City's top casino could be forced to sell its 50 percent stake as a result of concerns by New Jersey officials over alleged organized crime ties of its partner in a Chinese casino venture.

Casinos: We'll hire replacement dealers for strike

The parent company of two Atlantic City casinos targeted for a possible dealers' strike began planning Monday to hire replacement workers in the event of a walkout.

Jailed pol wants Atlantic City to pay legal bills

According to Atlantic City's jailed former city council president, sex, lies and videotape were all in a day's work.

NJ man who stole 91 lobsters sentenced to 4 years

A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to stealing 91 lobster tails from an Atlantic City casino's kitchen by cramming them into his jacket and backpack. He's been sentenced to four years in prison.

Sands Bethlehem impact not as bad as feared in AC

For months, Atlantic City has been dreading the opening of a new casino in Bethlehem, Pa., a short drive from some of its best markets in northern New Jersey and New York.

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Victim of alleged Internet scam: 'I trusted him'
Source: msnbc.com

He's a homeless gambler, but Paul Krueger is accused of bilking more than $100,000 from 13 women, lured through online dating sites, who believed him to be a successful music mogul . "I trusted him and I believed him," said one.

3 missing after fishing boat sinks off N.J. coast
Source: msnbc.com

Coast Guard boats, planes and helicopters search the roiling ocean off Cape May for three commercial fishermen whose boat sank, and colleagues of the missing men prayed for a miracle.

Hilton Atlantic City Hotel Review

Scouring the Internet more than six weeks in advance, my wife and I settled upon the Hilton Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Hilton lies at the far south end of the boardwalk, but still relatively close to the Tropicana.

Fox News goes 10 for 10!
Source: Politico

Congratulations to everyone on the Fox News team. Obviously, it takes a total team effort to be the Leader on cable news. The best way Americans can honor the men and women serving overseas is to be informed about the issues confronting our country.

Brew-haha? Casino fined over beer mix-up
Source: msnbc.com

Ever wonder what the difference is between "tastes great" and "less filling?" In one Atlantic City casino, it's $5,000.

Employee shot at Trump Taj Mahal dies
Source: msnbc.com

An employee died after being shot inside the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, and a suspect was in custody, the casino's CEO said.

Rescuers back off after N.J. porpoise shows off
Source: msnbc.com

Bobbing up and down in a placid lagoon, the young harbor porpoise faced off against a dozen people, four boats, two nets and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of equipment, all closing in on it Wednesday morning.

Man Surrenders After Gunshot, Standoff At Casino
Source: WCBSTV.com

A suspect in a New York embezzlement case pulled a gun and threatened to kill himself in an Atlantic City casino office, sparking an 11-hour standoff that included him accidentally firing a shot before he surrendered Friday morning.

Cops: N.J. man posed as female veterinarian
Source: msnbc.com

Police say an Atlantic City man posed as a female animal doctor, ran an illegal veterinary practice and set up a phony animal rescue agency that may have duped animal lovers out of thousands of dollars.

Turns out, Joe Plumbers are everywhere
Source: msnbc.com

Turns out that Joe Plumbers are sprinkled all over the country.

Turns out, Joe Plumbers are everywhere
Source: msnbc.com

Turns out that Joe Plumbers are sprinkled all over the country.

Gulf of Mexico Oil Production Stopped
Source: CNN

If you are wondering why you have higher gas prices than at any time during the past four months, this will tell you. We have a huge hurricane brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, and it is headed through waters filled with active oil well platforms.

Hopkins gets Pavlik's attention
Source: vindy.com

The 43-year-old fighter might be next to face The Ghost.

Victim of alleged Internet scam: 'I trusted him'
Source: msnbc.com

He's a homeless gambler, but Paul Krueger is accused of bilking more than $100,000 from 13 women, lured through online dating sites, who believed him to be a successful music mogul . �"I trusted him and I believed him," said one.

Victim of alleged Internet scam: 'I trusted him'
Source: msnbc.com

He's a homeless gambler, but Paul Krueger is accused of bilking more than $100,000 from 13 women, lured through online dating sites, who believed him to be a successful music mogul . �"I trusted him and I believed him," said one.

Celiac Disease Underdiagnosed?
Source: WebMD Health

Most Americans who have celiac disease probably don't know it. A new study shows that the criteria used to diagnose the disorder may be too stringent, leaving many people undiagnosed and untreated.

No More Free Drinks While You Gamble?
Source: ABC News

The amount of comps handed out in Atlantic City declined last year by 2.4%. Six casinos actually spent more on giveaways last year, while five spent less. Two of those, Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, and the Tropicana Casino and Resort, were significantly down.

Fight Over Jeans Leads to $800K Casino Jackpot
Source: ABC News

All week, Sammy Zabib was getting an earful from his girlfriend for forgetting to buy her a pair of designer jeans she spotted in a casino boutique last weekend. "She was mad," said Zabib, a 42-year-old limousine fleet manager in New York. "We had an argument. More than one."

ESPN Anchorwoman: "@!$%# Touchdown Jesus... @!$%# Jesus"
Source: afa.net

ESPN and its parent company, ABC, have refused to take any action against ESPN anchorwoman Dana Jacobson for her hateful, slurring remarks against Jesus, saying "F-- -- Jesus."

Major Expansion Planned in Atlantic City Over Next 5 Years
Source: kyw1060.com

Come 2012, you might not recognize Atlantic City. A burst of luxurious mega-casino projects to be built there over the next five years will transform its face into a more futuristic -- and crowded -- gambling resort.

Man accused of trying to board Orlando-bound plane with gun - Topix
Source: Orlando Sentinel

Man tries to board plane with loaded gun.

House Rules
Source: Lapham's Quarterly

That isn't Kenny Rogers' version of "The Gambler" hidden under the photo of Atlantic City.

Forget it, Jake, it's Atlantic City
Source: Pajamas Media

PJM Princeton, NJ: Is it something in the water cooler at City Hall? Five of the last seven mayors of Atlantic City have pleaded guilty or have been convicted of some crime — and now Robert W. Levy has resigned under a cloud of deceit, depression, and substance abuse.

Atlantic City mayor gives up his office
Source: NJ.com

Atlantic City Mayor Robert Levy resigned yesterday, two weeks after dropping out of sight amid reports that he was under investigation for embellishing his military service record and possibly receiving disability benefits he did not deserve.

A.C. Mayor Goes AWOL; Mystery Man Appoints Self
Source: cbs3.com

Frustrated and confused Atlantic City residents have lately been asking "Where is the Mayor?" Bob Levy, the Mayor of the New Jersey gambling mecca, went missing last week without notice, leaving a power vacuum in his absence.

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