Attention Anglers! Forum at Batsto Saturday

BATSTO, NJ–Anglers have two great opportunities to learn, comment and ask questions about the Division\’s freshwater programs at the

South Jersey Fisheries Forum this Saturday

and the

Trout Meeting next Saturday

Pequest.

Saturday\’s forum at the Batsto Village Visitor\’s Center in

Wharton State Forest

will include presentations on

Harmful Algal Blooms

Largemouth Bass Virus Sampling

, and

Warmwater Fish Production

. Discussion topics will include the

Warmwater Fisheries Management Plan

(what do YOU want to see covered) and

Potential Regulation Changes for 2023

.The forum will begin at 10:00 a.m.

The annual

Trout Meeting at

Pequest

will be Saturday, February 29 at 10:00 a.m.

This year\’s meeting will cover:

2020 Hatchery Production

2020 Spring Trout Allocations

and a presentation on

Temperature Impacts on NJ\’s Wild Trout Populations

Batsto Forum Information and Directions

Trout Meeting Information

Pequest Directions

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (February 18, 2020)

– The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series

, a part of The IRONMAN Group, and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City announced a new title partnership for the inaugural Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Rock ’n’ Roll

Atlantic City Half Marathon taking place on May 15 and 16, 2020.

The new event marks the debut of the all-new Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series event in the U.S. since 2015 and will consist of a twilight 5K and half marathon.

“We\’re really excited about partnering with a brand who pairs well with the ethos of our brand and is so representative of why Atlantic City is such an iconic tourist destination,” said Chris Marciani, Vice President of Global Partnerships, North America for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series. “Hard Rock Atlantic City just like Rock \’n\’ Roll Marathon is dedicated to delivering an unparalleled experience and infusing music and fun into everything we do.”

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Rock ’n’ Roll Atlantic City Half Marathon will start during the twilight evening hours, treating thousands of participants to a one-of-a-kind race experience that highlights the unique beach and boardwalk atmosphere.

Race week will kick-off on Thursday, May 14 when the Health and Fitness Expo opens to the public, featuring the latest products and trends in the running industry. Runners and walkers of all levels from around the world will then take in the sights and sounds of Atlantic City on Friday, May 15 for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Rock ‘n’ Roll Atlantic City 5K presented by Brooks and the half marathon on Saturday evening, May 16.

After starting out at Bader Field, race participants will experience the beautiful shore towns of Ventnor and Margate before they eventually make their way to the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk for the final six miles. Playing to the rich musical history of New Jersey, the musically themed event will amp up the on-course bands and DJs for competitors to enjoy as they race their way to Hard Rock Atlantic City’s finish line after-party festival.

“We could not be more proud to partner with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series to bring this highly-anticipated race into our community,” said Joe Lupo, President of Hard Rock Atlantic City, “Providing experiences that rock is in Hard Rock’s DNA and we look forward to bringing runners from Bader Field to the Boardwalk where we will celebrate them at the Hard Rock Atlantic City finish line.”

To celebrate the partnership, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series and Hard Rock Atlantic City will hold a Preview Party on Thursday, March 12, in which runners will have the unique opportunity to run a preview of the inaugural Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Rock ’n’ Roll Atlantic City Half Marathon with a two-mile run finishing at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. The Preview Party will have raffles, giveaways, refreshments, onsite registration available and discounts, and the race director will be on hand to talk about the course. See the event Facebook page for more details,

www.facebook.com/RnRAtlanticCity/

Registration for the 2020 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Rock ’n’ Roll Atlantic City Half Marathon and 5K presented by Brooks is currently open with further details available at

www.runrocknroll.com/AtlanticCity

Located on New Jersey’s Atlantic Coast, Atlantic City is a prime destination and accessible by many, with the world-renowned Atlantic City Boardwalk situated right on the coastline. This New Jersey staple features shops, bars, and casinos, offering a lively experience with a world-class view. Other adventurous activities include surfing and kayaking, giving both spectators and participants the chance to embrace the unforgettable atmosphere of the Atlantic City shoreline.

For more information on inaugural Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Rock ’n’ Roll Atlantic City Half Marathon, visit

www.runrocknroll.com/AtlanticCity

. For more information or to register for an event, please visit

runrocknroll.com

. Media related inquiries may be directed to

press@runrocknroll.com

$140,108 Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot Split Between a Gloucester County & a Ocean County Resident

TRENTON (Feb. 18, 2020) – Two lucky tickets matched all five numbers drawn splitting the $140,108 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Saturday Feb. 15, drawing. Each ticket is worth $70,054. The winning numbers were: 05, 09, 14, 23 and 24 and the XTRA number was: 03. The retailers will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for each winning ticket sold. Those tickets were sold at the following locations:

 Gloucester County: Sicklerville BP, 748 Sicklerville Rd., Williamstown; and

 Ocean County: 91 Exit Farmer Market, 34 Lanes Mill Rd., Brick.

Executive Director James Carey announced that there were 251,168 tickets purchased for the drawing. By adding XTRA, for an additional $1.00 per play, winners are able to multiply their non-jackpot prizes by the XTRA number drawn. For correctly matching four of the five numbers drawn, 67 ticketholders won $295 each and 17 others won $885 each with the addition of XTRA. Moreover, for correctly matching three of the five numbers drawn, 2,030 ticketholders won $11 each and 461 others won $33 each with the addition of XTRA. Lastly 4,281 ticketholders each won $2 for correctly matching two of the five numbers drawn with the addition of XTRA on their purchase.

New Pharmacist for Shore Physicians Group

mvitale

February, 2020

When it comes to medications, the best-trained healthcare professionals on the subject are pharmacists, who can be a valuable asset in primary care, especially with patients who are on

David Totten is the new pharmacist for Shore Physicians Group. (Courtesy Shore Physicians Group

)

Medicare.

That’s why Shore Physicians Group in Somers Point recently added pharmacist David Totton, PharmD, to its staff to support primary care providers in completing Medicare patients’ Annual Wellness Visits and provide comprehensive medication management.

Totton, who received his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of the Sciences, came to SPG this fall after completing a year-long residency at Shore Medical Center.

Totton works collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice nurses and physicians assistants to provide Annual Medicare Wellness Visits on schedule, an essential part of preventative care. Totton spends an hour with each patient reviewing their family and medical histories, scheduling important preventative screenings and vaccinations, updating their list of current providers, and of course – reviewing their medications.

As part of the Medicare Wellness Visits, Totton provides comprehensive medication management as needed in partnership with their physician. Patients who are on multiple medications from multiple specialists or experiencing symptoms that could be related to medication side effects are just some examples of those who are benefiting from Totton’s expertise.

Chief Administrative Officer of Shore Physicians Group Mark Stephens says the addition of Totton to SPG makes perfect sense.

“An estimated 40 percent of people aged 65 or older are on five or more medications, so it makes sense to have a pharmacist on their healthcare team. If we can help eliminate some of those medications or better manage their side effects, we can help patients save money, feel better, and be healthier in the long run. Our providers are thrilled to have David on board,” Stephens says.

Totton is seeing patients at Shore Physicians Group’s primary care offices at 401 Bethel Road in Somers Point, 4 Roosevelt Boulevard in Marmora, and 2605 Shore Road in Northfield. To make a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit appointment, contact your SPG primary care provider.

To learn more about SPG, visit

www.ShorePhysiciansGroup.com

Authorities Investigate Murder of Atlantic City Man

MAYS LANDING – The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit is continuing its investigation into the shooting death of an Atlantic City man who was found inside a vehicle earlier this month, Atlantic County Prosecutor announced.

“We urge everyone who may have been in the area to contact the Prosecutor’s office if they witnessed or heard anything that could assist in the apprehension of the person responsible for this homicide,” Prosecutor Tyner said.

On February 7, 2020, at approximately 5:32 p.m., Atlantic City Police responded to the beach block of Melrose Avenue, Atlantic City, in reference to 911 call regarding an unconscious and unresponsive male. The victim was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (City Division) where he was pronounced deceased. The victim is identified as Jeffrey Simpson (53), who is also known as Rasheed Abdullah.

An autopsy was completed by the Southern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office and the cause of death was ruled to be multiple gunshot wounds. The manner of death ruled is determined to be homicide.

The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office is looking for assistance in identifying any suspicious activity surrounding a white Chevrolet sedan with tinted windows. The attached maps and embedded yellow star depict where this vehicle may have been parked for several hours during the afternoon hours of February 7, 2020. Anyone with information pertaining to this vehicle is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.

Anyone with information involving serious crimes is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-909-7800 or go to the Prosecutor’s Office Web site at http://www.acpo.org/tips.html and provide information by filling out the form anonymously on the Submit a Tip page. People can also call Crime Stoppers at 609-652-1234 or 1-800-658-8477 (TIPS) or visit the Crime Stoppers Website at http://www.crimestoppersatlantic.com/. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those who commit crimes in Atlantic County.

Michael G. DelGozzo, of Ocean City; Alumnus of Rhode Island U and Bishop Eustace HS

Ocean City, NJ – On February 15, 2020. Age 46. Formerly of Medford. Loving son of Anthony M. and Alice M. DelGozzo. Loving brother of Greg DelGozzo and his wife, Sheryl and Vinny DelGozzo and his wife, Laura. Cherished uncle of Trevin, Josh, Cooper, Alex and Brooklynn. Loving longtime companion of Julie Dash. Also survived by many loving aunts

, uncles, cousins and friends.

Mike was a graduate of Bishop Eustace High School class of 1992 and received his bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Rhode Island. His interests included music, literature, fishing and surfing. Michael had great appreciation for horses, horse racing and the jockeys. He loved trips to the racetrack and annual trips to Saratoga.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Thursday morning, February 20

, from 9:30 to 11:45 AM at St. Mary of the Lakes R.C. Church, 40 Jackson Rd, Medford, NJ 08055. Mass of Christian Burial 12 Noon in the church. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, P.O. Box 803, Elmhurst, IL 60126 or online at pdjf.org, a cause very important to Michael. Please memo: Michael G. DelGozzo.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Michael G. DelGozzo. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph: 856-456-1142

Down The Shore: Ingram’s Thorofare Bridge to Close this Thursday Evening

The following is a message from the County of Cape May regarding the Ingram’s Thorofare Bridge on Avalon Boulevard in Middle Township:

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, NJ –On Thursday night, February 20th , the Ingram’s Thorofare Bridge will be closed between the hours of 7:00pm thru 5:00am due to ongoing construction. As a result, Avalon Boulevard (C.R. 601) will be closed to thru traffic during these hours. The roadway and bridge will re-open after those hours and remain open thereafter.

Traffic light heading eastbound on Avalon Boulevard

Motorists heading south on Route 9 and wishing to access Avalon via Avalon Boulevard will be required to continue heading south along Route 9 until they arrive at the Stone Harbor Boulevard intersection (C.R. 657). They will then be directed east along Stone Harbor Boulevard/ 96th Street to Third Avenue (C.R. 619) in Stone Harbor. They will then be directed north along C.R. 619 to Avalon. Traffic exiting the Garden State Parkway at exit 13 and wishing to head east along Avalon Boulevard will be directed west to Route 9 to follow the same detour.

Motorist heading north along Route 9 wishing to access Avalon via Avalon Boulevard will be directed to head east at the Stone Harbor Boulevard intersection. Once in Stone Harbor, motorists will be directed north along Third Avenue (C.R. 619) toward Avalon. Traffic on the barrier islands wishing to utilize Avalon Boulevard to access the Garden State Parkway or Route 9 will be directed south on C.R. 619 to 96th Street, where they will be directed west along Stone Harbor Boulevard to Route 9 and the Parkway.

Local traffic will be permitted to access Avalon Boulevard up to the Ingram’s Thorofare Bridge from either side, but will not be permitted to cross the bridge. Please plan accordingly and obey all traffic control devices and speed limits.

This closure date is subject to the weather and may be modified as required.

TRUMP VISITS WILDWOOD

WILDWOOD, NJ (February 14, 2020)(CNBNews.net)–Local resident Scott MacAdams (above) was in Wildwood for the Trump Rally on January 28. He writes, \”We were in line for 10 grueling hours, and still didn\’t get in and ended up watching on one of the Jumbotrons. It was a totally awesome day, and we met tons of great \’Deplorables\’. Here are some photos taken that day, please share them with your readers.\”

Wildwood Boardwalk Taken Over by Trump Backers

Democrats Holding Event in Cape May to Counter Trump Rally in Wildwood

photos by Scott MacAdams

NEW JERSEY SPORTSBOOKS HAVE NEVADA IN REACH WITH IMPRESSIVE JANUARY

(ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.) — After a month of milestones and a new record handle that topped $50 million, New Jersey’s online and retail sportsbooks are positioned to overtake Nevada for the first time since August 2019, according to analysts from

PlayNJ.com

“New Jersey could very well top Nevada, not just in January, but for the foreseeable future,” said Dustin Gouker, lead analyst for

PlayNJ.com

. “And assuming that happens, we could be seeing the beginning of New Jersey’s more permanent place as the top market in the country.”

Spurred by basketball, New Jersey’s online and retail sportsbooks generated $540.1 million in bets, up 71.3% from $385.3 million in January 2019, according to official reporting released Wednesday. In December 2019, sportsbooks generated $557.8 million in bets.

With the NFL Playoffs and college football’s national championship, football generated $129 million in bets. But basketball generated $177.5 million, or 32.9% of the state’s January handle.

Nevada has outdone New Jersey in monthly handle for four consecutive months, beginning with the kickoff of the NFL season. But New Jersey appears to be tracking ahead of Nevada, which generated $497.5 million in January 2019 and has never enjoyed a $500 million January in its history.

“While still the most popular sport in New Jersey, football does not quite command the same share of the sports betting market as it does in Nevada,” Gouker said. “Meanwhile, basketball has proven to be a big winner for the state. That puts New Jersey in prime position over the next few months in its race to become the country’s largest legal sports betting jurisdiction.”

January’s handle yielded a record $53.6 million in revenue, up 285% from $18.8 million won in January 2019 and up from $29.4 million in December. January resulted in $6.6 million in tax revenue for the state.

During the month New Jersey reached three impressive milestones: $6 billion in bets ($6.4 billion), $400 million in revenue ($447.1 million), and $50 million in sports betting taxes ($53.4 million) since the industry launched in June 2018.

Online betting remains the key vehicle for growth, generating $471.1 million, or 87.2% of the state’s January handle. In addition, new betting opportunities could help grow New Jersey’s market in February, including online-conducive Super Bowl prop bets, Oscars betting, and even a modest spike in interest from the XFL.

“New Jersey has been on the leading edge since the sports betting market first launched in 2018,” said Eric Ramsey, analyst for

PlayNJ.com

. “No market has been as innovative, and that is a significant contributor to the rapid maturity of New Jersey’s sports betting industry.”

FanDuel Sportsbook/PointsBet topped the online market once again with $22.2 million in gross revenue, up from $12.1 million in December. Resorts Digital, which is anchored by DraftKings and Fox Bet, generated $15.9 million, up from $9.1 million.

The online market leaders were followed by:

Monmouth/William Hill/Sugarhouse/TheScore ($2.8 million, up from $1.9 million in December)

BetMGM/Borgata ($2.5 million, up from $995,096)

Ocean Casino/William Hill ($2 million, up from $1.2 million)

Caesars Sportsbook/888sport ($491,164, up from $64,759)

Golden Nugget/BetAmerica ($431,643, up from $102,524)

Hard Rock/Bet365/Unibet ($340,933, up from -$294,442)

Tropicana/William Hill ($74,379, up from $32,958)

FanDuel Sportsbook at The Meadowlands continued to take advantage of its proximity to New York — posting $4.3 million in gross revenue, up from $2.4 million in December — to continue its hold on the retail market. FanDuel was followed in gross revenue by:

Monmouth Park ($883,716, up from $617,410 in December)

Borgata ($723,927, down from $1.3 million)

Ocean Casino ($377,369, up from -$68,035)

Bally’s AC ($164,575, up from $108,437)

Resorts AC ($163,436, up from -$406,493)

Golden Nugget ($116,266, up from $66,306)

Harrah’s AC ($107,424, up from -$107,646)

Tropicana Casino ($100,288, up from $71,460)

Hard Rock AC (-$4,467, up from -$51,182)

ONLINE CASINOS BLOW PAST $50 MILLION IN JANUARY

New Jersey’s online casino and poker industry enjoyed a $50 million month for the first time, generating a record $55.1 million in January. The total is up 64% from $33.6 million in January 2019.

After posting eight record months in 2019, the market is showing no signs of slowing down. The state’s online casinos recently launched live online slots, adding a new avenue for growth. If online casinos continue their current trajectory, the industry will easily generate more than $650 million in revenue in 2020. That would smash 2019’s record of $482.7 million.

“$700 million in revenue is within reach in 2020, which would have been inconceivable just a few years ago,” Ramsey said. “The industry’s ability to find new areas of growth, along with the symbiotic relationship that exists with online sports betting, will keep online casino gambling moving forward.”

Some other important online casino and poker data from the January report:

Online casinos injected $8.3 million into state coffers.

The Golden Nugget generated a record $21.2 million in online revenue to lead the market. That again outpaced its own New Jersey casino, which produced $15 million in revenue.

Online casinos and poker generated $1.8 million per day during the 31 days in January, up from $1.1 million per day in January 2019.

Online casino games attracted $53.3 million in bets, up from $31.7 million in January 2019. Online poker posted $1.8 million, down from $1.9 million in January 2019.

For more information and analysis on regulated sports betting and online gaming in New Jersey, visit

PlayNJ.com/news

About the

PlayUSA.com

Network:

The

PlayUSA.com

Network is a leading source for news, analysis, and research related to the market for regulated online gaming in the United States. With a presence in over a dozen states,

PlayUSA.com

and its state-focused branches (including

PlayNJ.com

and

PlayPennsylvania.com

) produce daily original reporting, publish in-depth research, and offer player advocacy tools related to the advancement of safe, licensed, and legal online gaming options for consumers. Based in Las Vegas, the PlayUSA Network is independently owned and operated, with no affiliations to any casino — commercial, tribal, online, or otherwise.

Starting March 1st The Sounds of the 80\’s at the Hard Rock in Atlantic City

Atlantic City, N.J. (February 12, 2020)

– Step out of your DeLorean time machine and into Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City for

80’s LIVE,

a revved up high-energy live-on-stage concert production show taking you back on a fun nostalgic romp through the greatest hits of the 1980s.

The creators of

Motor City Live

and

Disco Live

invite you to see, hear and feel the decade

’

s most beloved and enduring music taking center stage Sundays at 7 p.m. in Sound Waves in Hard Rock Atlantic City beginning on March 1.

The tribute features an accomplished cast of singers, dancers and musicians, eye-catching costumes, and stunning choreography from the 80

’

s era.

“

80’

s LIVE

is a highly entertaining nostalgic feel good production that ignites images and remembrances of a decade when the music, lyrics, and driving beats electrified a generation,” said producer Allen Valentine.

Featuring the music of Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Prince, Aerosmith, Wham, INXS, Duran Duran, Paula Abdul, plus many more,

80s LIVE

will transport those who witnessed it, back to the moment when they first heard these songs pumping through their boomboxes.

80’s LIVE

is produced by Allen Valentine. Jill Reed choreographed the show and Linda Voermans is the creative manager. The musical director is Arland Gilliam and costume design by Kristine Valentine.

Tickets for

80’

’

s LIVE

are $20 and will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 17. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, see

hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com