The closure of four Atlantic City casinos in 2014 has led to better gaming revenues for most of the remaining eight, but it may have also pushed some gamblers out of the state for good.
During this week's "Ask The Mayor" program on WPG Talk Radio 1450, Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian gave listeners an overview of the parking situation in the World's Play Ground, including the city's interest in the Trump Plaza garage.
Twenty-six weeks of unemployment benefits are set to run out this month for most of the workers laid off by the recent string of casino closures in Atlantic City.
Harry Hurley has learned and confirmed that Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort employees have received amended federal WARN notices and the casino could close in December.
Following a series of tweets earlier today, Donald Trump says he will take, "a good strong look" at taking back control of the Atlantic City casino company that bears his name.
After spending more than 30 years at what could be argued as the best location in Atlantic City, Trump Plaza is set to close Tuesday, becoming the fourth Atlantic City casino to shut down this year.
Based upon filings with the state, the total gaming win from casino hotels in Atlantic City open for the entire month of August and internet gaming operations was $289.9 million in August, 2014, compared to the $263.6 million in casino win for August, 2013, reflecting a 10% increase.
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is spearheading a career fair Sept. 10 to help hundreds of unemployed Atlantic City casino workers find new jobs.