Casino Association of New Jersey donates turkeys for Thanksgiving meals
The CANJ made the donations to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s annual Turkey Drive.
US.- The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) has made a donation to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s (CFBNJ) annual Turkey Drive for Thanksgiving meals. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Caesars Atlantic City, Golden Nugget Atlantic City, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, Ocean Casino Resort and Resorts Atlantic City collectively donated 1,200 turkeys.
This donation is part of the Casinos United Against Hunger campaign, which was launched earlier this year with CFBNJ. Other initiatives include volunteer work at the CFBNJ’s Mobile Food Pantry in Ventnor City.
Mark Giannantonio, president of CANJ, said: “Food insecurity affects far too many families in our state. Our casinos are proud to support the Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s Turkey Drive to ensure that families can enjoy Thanksgiving meals together.”
Elizabeth McCarthy, president and CEO of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), added: “Food is so important – not just for nutrition – but for bringing families together. The Turkey Drive is an important way to address food insecurity during the holiday season, and we are grateful to community partners like the Casino Association of New Jersey for their generosity in this time of need.”
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reported that casinos, racetracks, and their partners took $611.1m in revenue in October. That’s an increase of 22.3 per cent year-over-year and 8.4 per cent from September 2025.
the casino win for the nine casino hotels was $234.7m, up 12.5 per cent year-over-year. The internet gaming win totalled $260.3m up 21.8 per cent. Sports wagering gross revenue was $116.1m, up 49.8 per cent.
