Casino Association of New Jersey names George Goldhoff as president
The president and CEO of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City succeeds Mark Giannantonio.
US.- The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) has named George Goldhoff as its new president. He succeeds Mark Giannantonio, president and CEO of Resorts Casino Hotel, who served in the position for nearly four years.
Goldhoff has served as president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City since January 2023. He was previously the president of Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati in Ohio. Before that, he served on the board of directors of Chatters Salons and as president/CEO of PURE Canadian Gaming, both portfolio companies of the private equity firm ONCAP/ONEX.
He participated in the opening of Bellagio Las Vegas and served as general manager of Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi. Goldhoff is also engaged in community service through board memberships, including The Leadership Studio and Stockton University’s Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality & Tourism.
He said: “It is an honour to step into the role of Casino Association of New Jersey president and continue the strong foundation that Mark Giannantonio helped build. The Atlantic City casino industry plays a vital role in our state’s economy, from supporting jobs, to driving investment and attracting visitors from across the region. I look forward to working alongside our members, local officials and state leaders to build on this momentum and further strengthen Atlantic City’s position as a world-class resort destination.”
Giannantonio said: “It has been a privilege to serve as president of CANJ. I am deeply passionate about this city and industry, and I believe we have a real opportunity to advance Atlantic City’s transformation as a premier destination for gaming, entertainment, and hospitality. We are at a critical turning point, and I am confident George is the right person to lead this organisation into the future.”
New Jersey gaming revenue rises in January
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) recently announced that gaming revenue from casinos, racetracks and their partners totalled $586.4m in January. That’s a total of 5.9 per cent year-over-year but down 3.2 per cent from December 2025.
Casino win for the nine casino hotels was $213.3m, an increase of 1.6 per cent compared to the same period in 2025. Online gaming win was $258.9m, up 16.8 per cent. Sports betting gross revenue reached $114.2m, a decrease of 6.5 per cent. Gross revenue taxes for the month were $86.5m.
