| There’s nothing quite like summer in Atlantic City when you experience it like a local. From breezy mornings along the Boardwalk and relaxing afternoons by the water to lively festivals, cultural celebrations, live entertainment, and unforgettable sunsets, September is filled with ways to connect, explore, and celebrate. Experience Atlantic City the local way, vibrant, welcoming, and full of moments worth savoring. |
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From thrilling aerial demonstrations to unforgettable moments along the shore, the Soar and Shore Airshow Presented by Visit Atlantic City was one for the books.
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The World Series of Poker (WSOP), the world’s most prestigious brand in poker, awarded $3,053,585 during its most recent Circuit tour stop at Harrah’s Atlantic City, which ran August 13-24 and hosted 18 WSOP trophy events. The poker festival drew some of the best players on the East Coast, including Quantitative Trader Brian Luo, who won the biggest title of the series, and 2015 WSOP World Champion Joe McKeehen, who won two events, adding two rings to his ample trophy case.
The marquee $1,700 buy-in Main Event at Harrah’s drew a field of 698 entrants, generating a prize pool of just over $1 million. Luo, 29, ultimately finished as the last man standing, earning the grand prize of $189,145.
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Get ready for an unforgettable night with RÜFÜS DU SOL on the Atlantic City Beach on August 29. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Arrive early to allow time for parking, security screening, and finding your spot. The oceanfront venue is located along the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk, with easy access to nearby dining, entertainment, and resorts.
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Bally’s Atlantic City is a stunning oceanfront resort overlooking the Atlantic City beach and Boardwalk. The newly renovated property features more than 1,100 guest rooms, including remodeled suites and penthouse-style accommodations. The casino floor spans 83,000 square feet of thrilling gaming space, including more than 1,100 slot machines featuring the latest in gaming technology and more than 80 table games; and a state-of-the-art sports wagering experience at Bally Bet Sportsbook. Bally’s dining options span casual with quick-service dining outlets to elevated sit-down dining experiences at Park Place Prime, Jerry Longo’s Meatballs & Martinis and Macau Kitchen. Open seasonally, Bally’s Beach Bar serves cocktails and food just steps from the sand, with live music from top DJs and bands. On-site amenities include a spa, boutique gift shop, indoor heated pool, fitness center and more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space, including 53,337 square feet of exhibit space. Valet and self-parking are available for guest convenience.
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TheNew Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) on August 13 hosted the first Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) demonstration in New Jersey at Atlantic City’s Bader Field. The event showcased how emerging electric and hybrid-electric aircraft can safely integrate into existing transportation systems and strengthen connections between communities and major commercial airports.
The demonstration was part of the Multistate Collaborative eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) National Integration Complex (MSCE NIC)led by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Bureau of Aviation, and includes 21 partner states, including the NJDOT Bureau of Aeronautics. The demonstration was done in conjunction with Electra, the National Aerospace Research and Technology Park in Atlantic City, and hosted by our site sponsors, Atlantic City and the Atlantic City Economic Alliance.
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Camden County, NJ – An Atlantic City lifeguard has been arrested and charged for attempting to meet with an underage girl to engage in sexual conduct after chatting online, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Cherry Hill Police Chief John Ostermueller.
Stephen M. Pagnoni, 38, of Egg Harbor Township is charged with 1st-degree Attempted Manufacturing of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), 2nd-degree Attempting to Lure a Child, 2nd-degree Attempted Sexual Assault of a Minor, 2nd-degree Attempted Prostitution with a Minor, and 3rd-degree Attempted Sending Obscene Material to a Minor. Additionally, he was charged with two counts of 3rd-degree Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child and two counts of Engaging in Prostitution (disorderly persons offenses).
On July 28, 2026, Pagnoni began communicating online with a person who he believed was a 15-year-old girl. Meanwhile, the person chatting with him was actually an undercover detective from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit. During the conversation, Pangoni arranged a meeting at a park in Cherry Hill for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity with the girl in exchange for money.
Continue reading “Lifeguard Arrested for Attempting to Lure Underage Girl”TRENTON — Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that two people were charged with racketeering, kidnapping, human trafficking, and other crimes in connection with their alleged roles in a prostitution scheme.
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The advent of cryptocurrency has sparked a modern-day digital gold rush, as investors and industries race to leverage the power of coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin. While crypto volatility grabs headlines, a quiet revolution is happening in online gambling. Cryptocurrencies enable fast, private betting unrestricted by regulation or banking bottlenecks.
This perfect storm of anonymity and independence is accelerating the $66.7 billion global online gambling industry’s shift from fiat money. Let’s explore the undercurrent sweeping bookmakers, casinos, lottery, poker, and bingo brands to crypto.
Cryptocurrency solves two central issues for the online gambling sector – privacy and speed. For instance, RetroBet players have traditionally relied on banks or payment processors like Visa and PayPal to move money. These financial middlemen demand identity verification, track transactions, and can block payments they deem suspicious.
For passionate online gamblers seeking anonymity, this is unacceptable overreach. Cryptocurrencies operate on public blockchains secured by advanced cryptography, not third parties. Gambling sites leveraging crypto allow fast deposits and withdrawals without collecting sensitive user data. Their decentralized design also makes government oversight extremely difficult.
Most recreational bettors prefer privacy and convenience over brand recognition. A 2021 study showed that 58% of online gamblers use crypto to conceal their activity, while 68% cited faster payouts as the main benefit. As more players experience the perks firsthand, adoption is soaring.
In crypto’s early days, Bitcoin was essentially the only game in town. The first regulated gambling site to accept BTC was SatoshiDice in 2012. But Bitcoin’s fixed supply and independence from banks appealed most to unlicensed offshore sites operating in legal grey areas.
Through the mid-2010s, crypto gambling remained an exotic concept. But pioneers like FortuneJack, BitStarz, mBit, and Betcoin.ag built reputations for quick cash outs without onerous “know your customer” requirements. This attracted American players to overseas sites as an end-run around restrictive US gaming laws.
Bitcoin’s semi-anonymous nature (all transactions are public, but wallet owners remain unknown) enabled true global access. Whether seeking big jackpots or sports odds unavailable locally, players used Bitcoin to place otherwise impossible bets anonymously. Crypto gambling sites saw usage and revenues grow steadily through word-of-mouth.
The offshore sector now generates $16 billion in cryptocurrency wagers annually from 30 million players. While still a fraction of fiat totals, it’s growing over 20% per year despite little mainstream promotion. However, Bitcoin’s high fees and slow settlement saw players yearn for better crypto options.
Since 2017, rising transaction costs and congestion have strained Bitcoin’s capacity. With average fees approaching $20, gambling sites adopted lower-cost cryptocurrencies for deposits and withdrawals. This altcoin boom gave players more choice between privacy, speed, or brand familiarity.
The most widely-used alternatives today are Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Litecoin (LTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Tron (TRX), Monero (XMR), and stablecoins like Tether (USDT). Transaction fees are just pennies, while confirmation times range from seconds for XRP/TRX to minutes for BCH/LTC/ETH. Sites typically recommend using TRX or XRP to move funds cost-effectively.
According to CryptoGamblingNews, altcoin support is now mandatory for any credible site:
“Every online crypto casino worth its salt needs to have at least Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, and Tether as options nowadays. Supporting other coins like Cardano, Solana or Polkadot is also becoming more common.”
This flexibility lets gamblers choose their deposit/withdrawal coin based on fees, volatility, wealth growth, or other factors. Lesser-known cryptos also enable betting emerging niches like gaming, sports collectibles, prediction markets, and more via features unavailable using fiat.
While most government entities still grapple to define cryptocurrency, much less legislate it appropriately, the EU is pushing forward. In 2021, the bloc advanced a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto assets like utility and security tokens.
More locally, Malta pioneered accepting digital assets back in 2018. The small Mediterranean nation has since attracted significant operations from top global gaming brands like Betsson, Kindred, and GiG. Rival jurisdictions like Isle of Man, Curacao, Gibraltar, and the UK also regulate crypto gambling to varying degrees.
The biggest sign of crypto’s online gambling legitimacy came recently from Sweden. In 2021, state-run operator Svenska Spel integrated cryptocurrency deposits and withdrawals across its sportsbook and lottery platforms. Players can now fund accounts in BTC, ETH, LTC, BCH, DOGE, and more.
Svenska Spel Sport & Casino CEO Jonas Nygren explained the landmark decision:
“When consumers show increasing interest in other payment solutions than those traditionally offered, we as a company must adapt. It is then natural for us to also open up the opportunity to deposit with cryptocurrencies.”
Look for other European nations and Canada to follow suit in regulating cryptocurrency gaming transactions, either directly or through digital asset legislation. This will spur the next phase of mainstream crypto adoption.
Rising from obscure origins on Bitcoin-friendly offshore sites, cryptocurrencies now stand poised to disrupt online gambling. The core appeals of privacy and speed that first attracted players still hold true. But increased altcoin support, regulation, and adoption by traditional brands are set to unlock mass market potential.
As more people realize the benefits of trustless, instant transactions for betting and gaming, expect crypto to challenge fiat currency’s dominance. Much like the gold rushes of centuries past, the early pioneers gave way to big business. But this time everyone with an Internet connection can stake their claim.