Atlantic City casinos fined £107,500 for security and gambling violations

Two major casinos failed to enforce rules, exposing gaps in security and oversight. Will stricter measures finally fix Atlantic City's compliance issues?

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2026 March 18 . 1:21 AM

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Atlantic City casinos fined £107,500 for security and gambling violations

Two Atlantic City casinos have been fined a combined total of £107,500 for breaching gaming rules. Harrah's Resort Atlantic City and Revel Casino faced penalties after failing to follow strict gambling regulations. The violations included security lapses and allowing self-excluded gamblers to continue playing.

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City received the largest fine—£70,000—for inadequate security measures. The casino failed to assign officers to fixed posts and did not replace staff who called in sick. This left parts of the venue underprotected.

Revel Casino was penalised £27,500 for letting two self-excluded gamblers wager large sums. One player, identified as 'PY', bet £26,400 over six visits without detection because their name was misspelt in the system. Another, 'AD', made two £5,000 cash advances and played blackjack for three hours before being stopped. The casino also faced additional fines. A £7,500 penalty came after a dealer error allowed a patron to win £2,000 in a high-stakes blackjack game. Another £2,500 fine was issued for moving 'drop boxes'—secure containers for cash—at an unauthorised time. The fines come as Atlantic City's gaming revenues continue to decline. Online casinos have so far failed to reverse the downward trend.

Both casinos must now tighten their procedures to avoid further penalties. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has not issued similar fines for safety or rule violations since 2012. The latest penalties highlight ongoing challenges in maintaining strict compliance with gambling regulations.