🌱 Why Atlantic City casinos just hit near-record revenues despite setbacks.

Good day Atlantic City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Atlantic City casinos just hit near-record revenues despite setbacks.
• How a former Atlantic City convent became a bustling art studio
• How did Atlantic City’s casinos crack the nation’s top 10?

Also on today's calendar: Bub Club at The Pool at Harrah's .

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Humid with brief showers, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
• Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 72 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Atlantic City gaming revenue climbs in July, Stockton expert says (shorelocalnews.com) — Atlantic City’s casinos just posted their best brick-and-mortar revenue month since August 2025, despite a July 27 fire and flood briefly closing Ocean Casino Resort. A Stockton University expert says total gaming revenue, including internet play and World Cup-fueled sports betting, hit record highs. Residents should note, however, that rising operating costs may limit how much of this boom becomes real profit locally.
   

2. Betting on Beauty: Artist Gambles That Former Atlantic City Convent Can Draw People to God (thetablet.org) — A local Catholic artist has transformed a former Atlantic City convent at St. Monica’s campus into Cappella Studio, blending art education, artist residencies, and weekday Eucharistic adoration. The renovated space now hosts classes, visiting artists, and a small chapel that’s already drawing steady daily visitors, aiming to use beauty and creativity to deepen faith in the city.
   

3. Atlantic City Secures 10th Place in National Casino Experience Rankings (wmmr.com) — Atlantic City’s brick-and-mortar casinos have helped New Jersey secure 10th place in a new national ranking of in-person casino experiences, highlighting Borgata’s strong performance. The study credits free drinks, available credit, and non-gaming amenities, while noting that online gambling revenue wasn’t counted. For local residents, it’s another sign the resort’s physical casino scene remains nationally competitive.
   

4. Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Trials Begin in Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania (flyingmag.com) — Atlantic City is being positioned as a key hub for new hybrid‑electric aircraft routes, including tests at historic Bader Field and potential direct links to New York and Washington, D.C. Over the next three years, Electra and transportation agencies will trial short‑haul flights that could let travelers board near casinos or parking lots and fly straight to major airports.
   

5. Mt. Laurel FOP Lodge President Elected Sergeant-At-Arms for New Jersey Fraternal Order of Police (tapinto.net) — A statewide Fraternal Order of Police convention in Atlantic City has elevated Mount Laurel Sergeant Aaron Harty to Sergeant-at-Arms for the New Jersey FOP. Chosen during the group’s biennial gathering here, Harty joins the victorious Team NJFOP Strong slate. His new role strengthens South Jersey’s voice in an organization representing over 14,000 New Jersey law enforcement officers.
   

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📸 Around Atlantic City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Atlantic City

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Saturday August 22

• Bub Club at The Pool at Harrah's →
  Harrah's Resort Atlantic City - A Caesars Rewards Destination, 777 Harrah's Blvd, Atlantic City
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19

• Sunset at Ski Beach Concert
  Ventnor City Ski Beach at Dorset Ave & Burke Ave, Ventnor, New Jersey 08406
  5:30 pm
• Board of Education Meeting/Work Session
  Margate City School District 3rd Floor Boardroom/Ross
  6:00 pm

Thursday August 20

• Tech Tuesdays & Thursdays →
  Marjorie & Lewis Katz JCC, 501 N Jerome Ave, Margate City
  11:00 am
• Atlantic City Boys →
  Tropicana Atlantic City - A Caesars Rewards Destination, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
  3:30 pm

Friday August 21

• Ventnor City Farmers Market
  Ventnor City 6201 Atlantic Ave, , NJ 08406
  8:30 am
• Goudy Lifeguard Races
  Ventnor City Beach Events 6202 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City, NJ 08406
  6:30 pm

Saturday August 22

• Bee Gees Gold →
  Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
  3:00 pm
• Summer Beach Jam Concerts
  Ventnor City Beach Events Newport Avenue Beach
  5:30 pm

Monday August 24

• Ventnor City Planning Board Meeting As Needed
  Ventnor City Hall at 6201 Atlantic Ave, , New Jersey 08406
  6:30 pm
• Hot Club of Philadelphia at the Margate City Public Library Summer Concert Series →
  Margate City Public Library, 8100 Atlantic Ave, Margate City
  7:00 pm

Tuesday August 25

• New Staff Meet & Greet Night
  Absecon Public Schools District Absecon, NJ 08201
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Caesars Entertainment posted a job opening for Public Areas Porter-Full Time (Caesars Atlantic City) in Atlantic City. Apply here.
• Atlantic City Public Schools posted a job opening for SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER: PRESCHOOL DISABLED (2026 - 2027 School Year) in Atlantic City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Atlantic City here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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