Meanwhile some of the state's lawmakers, as well as Governor Chris Christie, are in support of allowing casinos to be built in northern New Jersey, believing it will provide both significant revenue and thousands of new jobs to the state. 10 - will mark the fifth hotel casino (of 12) to shut its doors within the last three years.
It's a possibility viewed with trepidation by many along the boardwalk where the closure of the Trump Taj Mahal - now scheduled for Oct. New Poll Shows New Jersey Residents Oppose Casino ExpansionĪmong the several industry-related stories emanating from New Jersey over the last couple of years, there has been growing momentum toward the state allowing casinos to be built outside of Atlantic City.
This week's installment of Inside Gaming shares recent poll results indicating New Jersey voters may not be favoring a November referendum to allow casinos outside of Atlantic City, tells of one closed AC casino's plans to reopen under new ownership and with a new name, reports on a big recent acquisition by a Nevada-based gaming company, and previews next week's Global Gaming Expo.
