On episode 128 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at the Steel Pier’s famed diving horses, then get into the chaotic few days leading up to the reopening of AC casinos on July 2nd. After that, we discuss some more news before reviewing the ninth episode of Boardwalk Empire.
Reopening News:
- On June 22nd, NJ Governor Phil Murphy announced casinos and indoor dining will open on July 2nd, at 25% capacity.
- On June 29th, NJ Governor Phil Murphy announced that indoor dining would not actually open, and that eating, drinking, and smoking would not be allowed inside casinos.
- Later on June 29th, Borgata announced that it will wait to reopen.
- (Press of Atlantic City reporter Nicholas Huba provided a timeline of the chaos.)
- Golden Nugget, Hard Rock, Ocean, Resorts, and Tropicana will still open on July 2nd.
- Bally’s, Caesars, and Harrah’s will have an invite-only opening on July 2nd and open to the public on July 3rd.
Other News:
- The 2020 Atlantic City Airshow has been canceled.
- Icahn Enterprises submitted a plan to demolish Trump Plaza by June 2021.
- The Iron Room is no more, but its chef will still be leading the kitchen at Rhythm & Spirits, which was actually the Iron Room’s dining area anyway.
- The May casino revenue data is out.
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