CVC has two still playing Oct 12, 2008
Allegra Bianchini (Princeton), 6-2, 6-0; Bushra Memom (Atlantic City) def. Jen Petrilla (Steinert), 6-0, 6-0. (NJ.com -- Times)
NJ Supreme Court To Hear Tropicana License Appeal Oct 11, 2008
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) New Jersey's Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal by the former owners of the Tropicana Casino and Resort that could delay the casino's sale until late in 2009 ... The former owners of the Tropicana Casino and Resort want to get back into Atlantic City badly enough that they'll consider trying to buy or build another casino there if their bid to regain control of the Tropicana fails ... The former owners of the Tropicana Casino and Resort want to get back into... (CBS 2, NY)
Atlantic City to Have 7-Day Smoking Ban Oct 11, 2008
(ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.) Atlantic City gambling floors will go smoke-free for seven days before allowing visitors to light up again because the city can't legally stop a smoking ban from taking effect, the city council president said Friday ... That will prove incredibly confusing for patrons, said Paula Cifelli, a dealer at Caesars Atlantic City who supports a total smoking ban. (Time.com)
A.C. Casinos To Invoke 7-Day Smoking Ban Oct 10, 2008
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- casinos will go smoke-free for seven days before allowing gamblers to light up again. said Friday the unusual arrangement is necessary because the city can't legally stop a previously approved smoking ban from taking effect on Wednesday. (WNBC.com, NY)
N.J. to 'race to the sea' for wind power Oct 8, 2008
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - New Jersey is powering up an ambitious plan to become a world leader in the use of wind-generated energy ... Last week, Garden State Offshore Energy, a joint venture of PSE&G Renewable Generation and Deepwater Wind, was chosen to build a $1 billion, 345 megawatt wind farm in the ocean about 16-20 miles off the coast of Atlantic City ... In Atlantic City, the local utilities authority has a wind farm consisting of five windmills that generate 7. (MSNBC -- Environment)
A'slimy' good time on a Nickelodeon cruise Oct 8, 2008
Getting goneAside from arriving at the Atlantic City airport at the ungodly hour of 4:30 a.m. on departure day, our travel to Miami proved miraculously painless. Flights and transfers cooperated with us; and even though I hate the darn thing, we packed the Nintendo DS for times when we were forced to wait. (MSNBC -- Travel)
New Jersey names boxing commissioner Oct 7, 2008
The board oversees boxing in Atlantic City as well as martial arts and other combat sports. Davis, 39, a native of Willingboro, was boxing commissioner for the state of Kansas for the last 4 years. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Previous Casino Bus Crashes Oct 7, 2008
Feb. 6, 2006: A bus from New York City to an Atlantic City, N.J., casino crashes through a guardrail and plunges 25 feet, injuring many of 53 passengers ... Feb. 7, 2003: A tour bus taking passengers from New York City to Atlantic City, N.J., falls on its side on a slushy highway, killing two passengers and injuring 28 ... June 4, 2001: A bus carrying senior citizens to an Atlantic City casino rams into a car on a New Jersey highway, killing the two people in the car and injuring dozens of bus... (KCRA 3, CA)
Jagermeister Taps Hinder To Headline Fall Music Tour Oct 7, 2008
Jagermeister Music Tour Fall 2008 Tour featuring Hinder dates and cities: 10/24 Magna, UT Great Salt Air 10/25 Blackfoot, ID El Rey Events Center 10/28 San Diego, CA 4th and B Theater 10/29 Tucson, AZ Rialto Theatre 10/30 Las Vegas, NV The Palms Theater Palms Casino Resort 11/1 Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort Theatre 11/2 Anaheim, CA The Grove of Anaheim 11/4 Los Angeles, CA Wiltern Theatre 11/10 Ft Walton Beach, FL The Swamp 11/12 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live 11/14 Worcester, MA The Palladium... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Missing woman may have fallen back into drugs or could be dead Oct 7, 2008
"We have a feeling that she may have lapsed back into drugs," Juniak said, "and she frequents the area of Pacific Avenue in Atlantic City, a known area for drug use and prostitution." ... " Testing is under way. Juniak said police have located and interviewed a cab driver who took Danielle from her apartment to the Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 - an hour later. She'd told him she didn't have enough money to get back to Trenton. Juniak said she... (The Trentonian, NJ)
DAILY TIMES OBITUARIES FOR OCT. 3 Oct 3, 2008
Mrs. Cappelli was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking, gardening, and vacationing at the casinos in Atlantic City, N.J. She was the son of the late Julio and Elvira Carraffa Cappelli. She was the sister of the late Carmela Dougherty and sister-in-law of the late James Dougherty with whom she made her home. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Strong breeze ahead Oct 3, 2008
Fishermen's Energy of New Jersey: A consortium formed by East Coast fishing companies, it wants to build a 350-megawatt facility in two phases with the first phase involving eight turbines located about 3 miles off Atlantic City. The first phase would be a pilot to determine its effect on the environment and marine life. (NJ.com -- Times)
Fishermen's Energy Congratulates State of Rhode Island - While Looking to Develop in New Jersey Sep 25, 2008
Cohen continued, "Fishermen's Energy eagerly awaits the opportunity to work with the State of New Jersey to build the first wind farm in our state waters. This is a nascent industry -- which means multiple players pushing simultaneously in multiple states, where those players cooperate when they can and compete when they must. Fishermen's Energy of New Jersey looks forward to being the New Jersey leg of this industry." Rhonda Jackson, Director of Communications added, "Fishermen's Energy is... (PR Newswire)
'Pards Tangle With Quakers on Homecoming Weekend Sep 25, 2008
A crowd of 17,000 witnessed the game at the Atlantic City Auditorium. THE CAPTAINS: The Leopards elected senior LB and senior FB as their captains for the 2008 season. (Goleopards.com)
Obituaries for Sept. 25 Sep 25, 2008
She enjoyed taking trips to Atlantic City casinos with her husband and spending time with her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her husband, Paul J. Horn Jr., died in 2007. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Owner looking to block Trop sale Sep 25, 2008
Tropicana Entertainment, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May, said yesterday it would pursue "legal and other strategic initiatives" to stop the sale of the Atlantic City casino to a Baltimore developer. The move comes after the company said in court papers it wants to regain control of the Tropicana. (NJ.com -- Times)
Tropicana Entertainment says it intends to try to block sale of its New Jersey casino if price is too low Sep 25, 2008
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tropicana Entertainment CEO Scott Butera said today that the reported indication of interest by Cordish & Co. in the purchase of the TropicanaCity Casino and Resort in Atlantic City is likely to be below the underlying value of the asset and that Tropicana intends to pursue legal and other strategic alternatives to block that proposed sale by the New Jersey state appointed conservator of the casino ... The purported price for the Atlantic City property... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Doo-wop architecture and '50s music make this shore unique Sep 24, 2008
This barrier beach south of Atlantic City was once an enclave for wealthy Victorian holiday-makers who stayed in traditional hotels. It evolved into a haven for everyone in the post-war years, particularly after the southern portion of the Garden State Parkway opened in 1955. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Tropicana and suitor starting fresh round of negotiations Sep 24, 2008
"We are extremely excited about purchasing the Tropicana in Atlantic City," Cordish said ... For the first eight months of the year, Atlantic City casino revenue has fallen 5. (NJ.com -- Times)
Judge Tosses Gambling Attorney's $20 Million Lawsuit Against Casinos Sep 23, 2008
Her lawsuit had named Resorts Atlantic City, Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, the Tropicana Casino Resort, the Showboat Casino Hotel, Bally's Atlantic City, as well as the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The casinos denied any wrongdoing, claiming in court papers that Taveras brought her problems on herself. (Law.com)
Hot and botheredTown's legal action forces trade show to move Sep 23, 2008
Elwell's aggressive stance toward Exxxotica NY raised some eyebrows, too, because of his patronage of an Atlantic City club some Hudson County politicians and lobbyists claim is an upscale version of AJ's ... Each November the New Jersey League of Municipalities holds a conference in Atlantic City ... Vu Nightclub, located on New York Ave. in Atlantic City. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Ex-Lawyer Gambles On $20M Suit, Loses Sep 23, 2008
(09-22) 13:51 PDT Atlantic City, N.J. (AP) ... Her lawsuit had named Resorts Atlantic City, Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, the Tropicana Casino Resort, the Showboat Casino Hotel, Bally's Atlantic City, as well as the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Eagle Eye Opens In IMAX(R) theatres September 26, 2008 Sep 23, 2008
Cinema Sterling Heights - IMAX Theatre at AMC Forum 30 Minnesota Apple Valley - Great Clips IMAX Theatre Missouri Kansas City - Barrywoods 24 & IMAX St. Louis - Ronnies 20 Cine IMAX Nevada Las Vegas - Brenden Theatres and IMAX at the Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas - Red Rock Stadium 16 & IMAX New Hampshire Hooksett - Cinemagic IMAX Theatre New Jersey Atlantic City - IMAX Theatre at Tropicana Casino Cherry Hill - Cherry Hill 24 & IMAX Hamilton - Hamilton 24 & IMAX New York Brooklyn - UA Sheepshead... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nation: Gambler's lawsuit against casinos tossed Sep 23, 2008
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. A federal judge has dismissed a $20 million racketeering lawsuit against seven casinos by a former New York City attorney who said they had a duty to stop her from gambling ... Her lawsuit had named Resorts Atlantic City, Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, the Tropicana Casino Resort, the Showboat Casino Hotel, Bally's Atlantic City, as well as the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
New way to bust toll cheats: criminal charges Sep 22, 2008
Operators of the Atlantic City Expressway, New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Expressway are targeting big corporate scofflaws and, in some cases, individual E-ZPass account holders. The South Jersey Transportation Authority, which operates the Expressway, says it may go after a company that owes $14,000 in unpaid tolls. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Travel briefs Sep 21, 2008
Visitors to Atlantic City like the easy parking. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- What's the main reason people go to Atlantic City ... A new survey by the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority finds gambling ranks seventh on a list of why people choose to come to the resort. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Hitting the high notes Sep 21, 2008
resident Aaron Warren made the trip up for a musical weekend: He spent Friday night in Atlantic City watching the Temptations. "I want to see the main attrac tions," said Warren, referring to Teena Marie and Euge Groove. (NJ.com -- Times)
Boy rescued from ocean dies Sep 20, 2008
A medical examiner says the cause of Edwin Mason's death was "complications of near drowning.". The Camden resident and his 16-year-old brother were swimming after lifeguards went off duty Sunday. (The Trentonian, NJ)
NJ company puts Ike survivors on ice Sep 19, 2008
Owner Joe Romano tells The Press of Atlantic City the other ice companies ran out ... Information from: The Press of Atlantic City. (KSLA.com, LA)
Seawater could be energy solution Sep 19, 2008
The story goes that a man somewhere around New Jersey claimed that he had invented a substitute for gasoline and called a news conference of the media and representatives of the major oil companies to be held on the Atlantic shore somewhere around Atlantic City, N.J.. The morning of the news conference, the man welcomed all the dignitaries and asked them to inspect inside his tent pitched near the water s edge and also, the gasoline internal combustion engine that he had mounted outside the... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
New look, same goal Sep 18, 2008
The Irish team that will show up at those matches is a far different bunch than the Notre Dame squad that advanced to the NJSIAA Non-Public "A" final before a 3-2 loss to Holy Spirit from Atlantic City. "We lost everybody except for two starters last year and the two starters moved into totally different positions," Schafer said of Megan Audet and Rebecca Conti, who moved from doubles to singles. (NJ.com -- Times)
Turnpike toll hike Sep 15, 2008
Protests from the NJDOT to the contrary notwithstanding, trucks will be able easily to navigate the loopholes in existing heavy truck regulations to snub the Turnpike in favor of local non-toll roads, and the regulations apply only to oversize trucks (102" wide and double-trailers). And the result? Increased demands on the local infrastructure and more road repair costs for state taxpayers to underwrite. According to the Federal Highway Administration, one fully loaded tractor-trailer causes as... (NJ.com -- Times)
Craps: Casino Business Eaten Up By The Recession Sep 14, 2008
Meanwhile, in Atlantic City, which in 2007 reported the first-ever annual dip in gaming receipts, the news is not much better ... Las Vegas and Atlantic City are suffering as they sit in the midst of a perfect storm ... To make matters worse for Atlantic City, its 100 percent smoking ban will become effective on Oct. 15, while Pennsylvania still allows smoking on 25 percent of its floors. (New York Post -- Business)
Peter Chianca: We need exercise, no butts about it Sep 13, 2008
Fortunately, the Tropicana Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. has taken care of that. Just last week, the casino introduced Pedal n Play machines: stationary bikes that allow you to work out and play the slots at the same time. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
A.C. casinos finally beat the odds in August Sep 12, 2008
Finally, a bit of good news from Atlantic City's casino industry ... The Atlantic City casinos have struggled in the face of competition from neighboring states, a slowing economy and high gas prices. (NJ.com -- Times)
New Jersey casino revenues edge up, but not enough Sep 11, 2008
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. This seaside gambling resort was counting on a strong August to help it avoid posting a record-breaking second straight year of declining revenues ... Despite a fifth weekend and gorgeous weather for most of what is usually one of the strongest months of the year for Atlantic City casinos, revenue inched up less than 1 percent over August 2007 ... The Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort had the worst month, declining 21. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Train station in Cherry Hill no longer a secret location Sep 10, 2008
With the help of about 20 new signs directing Camden and Burlington county residents to the station, transit and township officials are hoping even more will consider the Atlantic City Rail Line as an alternative to driving to Center City, Philadelphia and Atlantic City ... With an average of about 300 weekday boardings, Cherry Hill station is the fourth busiest of NJ Transit s eight Atlantic City Rail Line stations ... We ve seen a 25 percent increase in ridership to Atlantic City ; people are... (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Far-off storms making NJ surf dangerous Sep 9, 2008
"Because the surf is up and there's strong rip currents, we're restricting bathing to knee-to-waist deep, and banning Boogie Boards," said Rod Aluise, chief of the Atlantic City Beach Patrol, which will continue to staff some beaches through Sept. 30. He said it is common for distant storms to affect the New Jersey coast. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Joey Giardello, 78; defeated 'Hurricane' Carter Sep 8, 2008
The 5-foot-10-inch, 160-pound boxer captured the middleweight title at the relatively late age of 33, defeating favored Dick Tiger of Nigeria in a 15-round bout Dec. 7, 1963, in Atlantic City, N.J.. He successfully defended the belt against Carter in a unanimous decision at Philadelphia the next year before relinquishing it to Tiger in 1965. (Boston Globe)
Dentist Accused Of Dumping Waste On Beach Sep 6, 2008
The upscale resort town about 25 miles south of Atlantic City was recently named by National Geographic Adventure magazine as one of the nation's 10 best places to live, work and play. The debris forced beach closings in Avalon throughout the week leading up to Labor Day weekend. (CBS News)
Click for Full Story Sep 6, 2008
In 1958, Miss Mississippi Mary Ann Mobley was crowned Miss America 1959 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In 1966, South African Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd was stabbed to death by an apparently deranged page during a parliamentary session in Cape Town. (KWTX.com, TX)
Dentist charged in needle washups Sep 6, 2008
Later, different types of medical debris - syringes - in much smaller quantities were reported not only in Avalon, but also in other shore towns including Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Strathmere, Atlantic City, Brigantine and Cape May ... Copyright 1970- The Press of Atlantic City Media Group. (Press of Atlantic City)
Day 1 of the 2008 Borgata Poker Open Draws a Record-Breaking 1,192 Players Sep 6, 2008
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The sixth annual Borgata Poker Open announces a record-breaking first day of registration as 1,192 players turned out for the start of the tournament, which boasts a $5 million guaranteed prize pool, the largest casino guarantee ever ... A number of Atlantic City regulars made their Borgata Poker Open debuts, including poker players Mike Sica, Al Krux, Tom Coan, Tony Salerno, Davidson Matthew, Eugene Todd, Dale Pinchot, and Lou Russo taking to the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hanna expected to batter parts of NJ Sep 6, 2008
In the Cape May County community of Upper Township, more than 300 truckloads of sand had been dumped on the north end of the Strathmere section, a resort community about 15 miles south of Atlantic city ... NJ Transit promised Atlantic City extra buses if they were needed for an evacuation, and casinos were told to top off the fuel in their generators in case power goes out. (NJ.com -- News)
Dentist's home searched in medical-waste mystery Sep 5, 2008
The discovery of syringes in Cape May followed similar finds on beaches in Atlantic City and Brigantine, both in Atlantic County, on Wednesday. More than 100 unused, individually wrapped hypodermic needles were found strewn under Atlantic City's famed Steel Pier ... Medical waste first came ashore in Avalon, about 25 miles south of Atlantic City, when 200 syringes were found on a crowded beach on Aug. 23, a Saturday during the height of vacation season. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Main Line dentist probed in Jersey shore medical waste dumping Sep 5, 2008
Kevin Steele, an assistant district attorney for Montgomery County, told The Press of Atlantic City that county authorities executed a search warrant at the Lower Merion Township home and assisted in the search. The dentist, whose name was not disclosed, has not been charged in the matter, and Steele said the dentist was not at the residence when the search occurred. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
NJ medical waste probe expands to Pa. Sep 5, 2008
Kevin Steele, an assistant district attorney for Montgomery County, told The Press of Atlantic City that county authorities executed a search warrant at the Lower Merion Township home and assisted in the search ... Information from: The Press of Atlantic City. (NJ.com -- News)
Casino project latest NJ eminent domain flap Sep 4, 2008
Atlantic City is considering seizing his jewelry store and the businesses of other small property owners to make way for a new $2 billion casino project. It is the latest instance of governments in New Jersey seeking to take private property for commercial projects, and comes as the state Supreme Court is wrestling with the issue. (The Trentonian, NJ)
JETS UNVEIL NEW PRACTICE HOME Sep 3, 2008
Associated Press writer Wayne Parry in Atlantic City contributed to this story. 2008 The Associated Press. (New York Post)
OBAMA'S HOPEFUL FLOCK: FLEECED AGAIN? Sep 1, 2008
OBAMA'S HOPEFUL FLOCK: FLEECED AGAIN. Monday, September 01, 2008 Last Update: 07:30 AM EDT. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Ghana immigrants rally to raise funds to send dead home Sep 1, 2008
ATLANTIC CITY - Funerals in the West African country of Ghana are loud and lavish and steeped in tradition ... When members of the Ghanaian Association of Atlantic City experience the death of another member, they come together to raise money for a funeral here, and then raise even more to send the body of the deceased back to Ghana ... As is common with many immigrants here, Ghanaians have come to southern New Jersey to follow family and set down roots; they often are lured to Atlantic City to... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Plenty of room for football at Rutgers Aug 31, 2008
"It's dirty," said Naila Ghafoor, a junior from Atlantic City. "It's pretty disgusting. No, really, it's polluted."The rest, though, is a painting. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Seminar's No. 1 lesson for new teachers: There's no time to waste Aug 31, 2008
As a volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City, she instructed the children in various activities and helped them with their homework. Their feelings of accomplishment bubbled over and filled her heart as well. (NJ.com -- Times)
N.J. Towns Close Beaches Again As More Syringes Found Aug 30, 2008
In Sea Isle City, Beach told The Press of Atlantic City that he was holding his breath as east winds were blowing in off the ocean and bringing possible debris with them. "Some of the merchants are depending on this to make or break them," Steele said. (WNBC.com, NY)
Atlantic City's Trump Plaza Runs First Tournaments on PokerPro Aug 29, 2008
"We've had a lot of requests for tournaments, and are pleased to offer them to our players. We have a tournament offering that will rival the best schedules in Atlantic City." ... Towering 39 stories over the center of the world famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, Trump Plaza is one of three Trump resorts in Atlantic City. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Xavier and A-10 announce men's basketball schedules Aug 27, 2008
M. 11-14 Atlantic 10 Championship in Atlantic City, N.J.. Email Story. (WKRC.com, OH)
From 'Cross of Gold' to 'Reporting for Duty' Aug 27, 2008
1964 Atlantic City, N.J.Black civil rights activists belonging to the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party challenged the Mississippi delegation to the convention, saying the segregated elections in the state were illegal. President Lyndon Johnson, needing the support of Southern politicians, managed to blunt the challenge. (Human Events Online)
Avalon closes beaches again for medical waste Aug 27, 2008
Information from: The Press of Atlantic City. 2008 Associated Press. (NJ.com -- News)
Avalon beaches, clean, reopen Aug 26, 2008
The discovery prompted the tony community about 27 miles southwest of Atlantic City to close stretches of its beach on two days on a busy summer weekend. Avalon spokesman Scott Wahl said beaches were 00004000 checked after high tide yesterday morning, declared debris-free and allowed to reopen. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Look, up in the sky ... Aug 25, 2008
I have just had the dubious pleasure of attending the Atlantic City Air Show ... At Atlantic City, we had the Air Force Thunderbirds Team, but in Millville, you will get to see authentic P-47 Thunderbolts, along with Mustangs and Spitfires. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Unlucky days loom for A.C. Aug 24, 2008
High gas prices, fierce competition and an ailing economy have taken a heavy toll on Atlantic City's casinos, and industry analysts predict even more pain ahead, including layoffs, bankruptcy filings and lower tax revenue for senior citizen programs. "Atlantic City is truly at a crossroads," said Harvey Perkins, senior vice president of the casino consulting firm Spectrum Gaming Group ... "Layoffs are a given. "With new capacity coming on line in the next few years, the weakest property in... (NJ.com -- Times)
Medical waste spurs beach closure in Avalon Aug 24, 2008
City spokesman Scott J. Wahl told The Press of Atlantic City that each needle had a manufacturer's serial number, which authorities hoped would help identify the source of the waste. 2008 Associated Press. (NJ.com -- News)
I wonder if I'll recall last case of destinesia Aug 22, 2008
Marge and Brian Yeaton from North Augusta send a card from Delaware showing a casino hotel and horse racing track, and another from Atlantic City. Wanna bet what they're doing. (The Augusta Chronicle)
DAILY TIMES OBITUARIES FOR FRIDAY, AUG. 22 Aug 22, 2008
She enjoyed visiting Atlantic City and doing crossword puzzles. She had a great sense of humor and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Oui, Montreal tops in new Monopoly game Aug 21, 2008
The Quebec metropolis of Montreal snagged the most expensive spot on a new global version of Monopoly, unseating the Atlantic City fixture as the board game's most prestigious property ... Created with Atlantic City street names in 1935 by Charles Darrow, more than a dozen versions of the game that allows players to become pretend real estate moguls are sold today. (NJ.com)