Atlantic City, Casinos Reopened to the Public
The order was passed down by Gov. Christie Friday morning.
The boardwalk in Atlantic City earlier this year. Travel restrictions on Atlantic City have been lifted and the casinos have been reopened to the public.
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As of 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, Atlantic City is back in business.
Gov. Chris Christie announced travel restrictions into the city were lifted and the casinos were reopened as of 10 a.m.
Division of Gaming Enforcement investigators and personnel have been assigned to each property to ensure compliance with internal control issues and to complete a final authorization to commence operations, according to the Governor's Office.
Division Director David Rebuck said a complete analysis of casino properties has been completed, according to Christie. This includes the casino floors, its equipment, surveillance, security and gaming related computer systems, Christie said.
“I have extreme confidence in Division of Gaming Enforcement staff as they begin the re-opening process of gaming operations in Atlantic City,” Christie said.
“This has been an extremely difficult time for the City of Atlantic City and the State of New Jersey," Rebuck said. “The cooperation of Governor Christie, state and local officials and the casino executives has been outstanding and we commend all those who have responded and worked with our staff throughout the events of Hurricane Sandy.
“Maintaining the integrity of casino operations is paramount. We will continue ongoing dialogue with the properties to ensure a smooth and cohesive re-opening as quickly as possible."
Atlantic City was shut down along with four other barrier islands as of Sunday, 4 p.m., in preparation for Sandy, which hit Atlantic City directly Monday night.
Brigantine, Longport and Margate reopened Thursday afternoon, leaving Ventnor as the only island that is still not accessible as of Friday morning.
Katie Jorgensen
10:37 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
Heading down now for a good time this weekend. Whoooo hoooo!
Maria
12:47 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
I think right now if we could use a little break from the devistation, we should be able to without any controversey. Ok, maybe people will loose money, or win money to help build back what we lost. Don't forget, any money lost will also help revenue in our state. We have nothing left. We have no more resorts or attractions to help our revenue. So i say Katie $10 for me on red00.
Just Saying
10:54 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
Thank god! I already lost my house and car. Now I can lose my life savings.
senior
1:06 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
I am sorry for all Sandy's victims but I think your post is great (again I am sorry that you sufferred such losses). You just said so much in so short sentence... I admire that you still have your sence of humor....I wish you all the best...
Caleb Cohen
7:14 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
ROTFL!
Fred
10:58 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
@Just Saying
Your comment is so sad yet hilarious.
Frederick John LaVergne for Congress
11:06 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
And, a few blocks away....gets to pound sand.
Julie
11:13 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
do they have gas stations open in AC?
matt dougherty
12:48 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
Yeah, 5.00 or more a gallon!
tom e gunn
12:55 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
I know the gas stations west of AC are open and charging $3.45 a gallon or less.
julie wilson
11:40 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
THIS IS A JOKE GET ATLANTIC CITY OPEN BUT NO POWER TO THE SENIORS.
matt dougherty
12:45 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
I hope A.C. goes belly up !
tom e gunn
12:59 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
Casinos have their own generators for times like this.
If you use natural gas or propane, you too could have electric for times like this.
Home Depot sells 17k standby generators that run off propane or natural gas for about $6000. Turns on automatically as needed. Use Project Loan and payments are about $90 a month for 60 months. Well worth it for peace of mind.
Tom Bramante
11:50 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
Follow the Money and you will always be sure your Political leaders will cow down to same and forget about the resident that lost their home etc. This entire country has lost it's way, and sadly we'll never get it back from big money. USA well you suck now, Sad I remember the USA of yesteryear you held you hear hight............ no more
Maria
12:39 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
Don't forget that "we did lose everything" and are very grateful to those who have traveled to NJ to help. We also need build back our economy as we can get people back to work and help build up revenue. We, at the jersey shore have lost our resort towns where familys came and many business owners in those towns did make a hugh difference in our economy, have lost everything. Maybe it sounds to you like it's political, but i could assure you that our Govenor could care less about elections right now as we are in a state of shock. But we do need to return to some normalicy for are people and our state.
Mike
1:04 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
Tom Bramante misses Jim Crow
ER Rn
12:24 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
Yes! The gas stations are open! I work in the hospital! Sunoco gas open with no lines on expressway & exit 44!!!!!!
matt dougherty
12:47 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
They would not let the people get to their homes and now they'll let them in Atlantic City ! KISS MY ASS A.C. !
julie wilson
1:02 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
THIS IS UNBELIEVEABLE THEY HAVE GAS AND US SORRY SOULS IN MANCHESTER AND SURROUNDING TOWNS ARE SITTING IN LINE AND HAVE NO POWER. JUST SICK
BN
1:12 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
And why the hell are the Giants playing? We have to conserve water, there's no gas, and traffic lights are out. This is disgusting!
matt dougherty
1:16 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
Things are so bad in A.C. the Prostitues are now filing for food stamps ! Also Snookie must have seen this comming to Seaside heights and she knew she would not be able to be under the boardwalk at nights,so she decided to get married ! LOL
Jim McElwee
2:56 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
Hey BN. When's the last time you saw any body drinkin water at a Giants Game!
I am sure the NFL will donate alot of money to the relief effort so lighten up. At some point people need to take a deep breath and get back to some resemblance of Normal!
kevin
3:29 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
great half the state with power and freezing and the mighty dollar to Trenton top all lives
KCinCA
4:35 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
Many of you seem to forget the casinos provide a lot of jobs to people who desperately need them right now, including companies who supply them various goods and services.
Linda Gillick
5:41 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
Homes with medical necessity shave no power but the casinos do?! Money talks! I'm disgusted right now.
tirepatch
5:49 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
i got to vote for jim mcelwee, you think just like me. the locals can also go to the casinos to keep warm, dont have to gamble
Cinnacide
2:08 am on Saturday, November 3, 2012
AC is back open already? Man, there must have been a lot of free space in Hell this last week...
michael
3:06 am on Saturday, November 3, 2012
All the big wigs kiss AC ass they should be ashamed