By The Numbers

 

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Training: 

In 2023, LIGHT developed a new Integrated Casino Resort Operations Certificate. The inaugural cohort of 23 students graduated on March 5, 2024 and a second cohort of 17 students graduated March 4, 2025. A third cohort of 12 students is currently in session - January 13 - March 3, 2026. LIGHT also relaunched the Certified Tourism Industry Professional Program.

Events:

LIGHT hosted three signature events in 2025 and co-presented a workshop with partners from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.

Research:

In 2025, LIGHT continued to explore perceptions of Atlantic City and the impact of the city's casino industry

Publications:

LIGHT continues to produce three publications. 

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Awareness:

For the year ended 2025, LIGHT was mentioned in 408 articles read by more than 1 billion people worldwide. LIGHT was featured in media from 24 U.S. states, and 19 foreign countries including France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom. LIGHT statements were included in domestic and international publications including the Las Vegas Review Journal, Global Gaming Business News, PlayNJ, NJ.com, NJBiz, and The Press of Atlantic City, and on New Jersey 101.5, and WHYY. Changes in the way the Associated Press covers Atlantic City gaming news greatly impacted LIGHT's national and international reach.

* The University changed media tracking vendors from Trend Kite to Critical Mention as of July 1, 2020.
** As of 2025 The Associated Press changed the way it covers Atlantic City casino news. This reduced the number of articles and their syndication.

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Thank you to all who contributed to another successful year at LIGHT!