There are nine casinos in Atlantic City along the boardwalk and beyond that compete for the attention of those seeking to try their luck at the slots, the tables and sports betting windows.
But last Monday’s decision that could lead to three new casinos in the nation’s largest untapped casino market — some two hours and 45 minutes away in New York City — could have a major impact on New Jersey’s gaming resort in the coming years.
“The addition of three integrated resort-style properties in the region will, at least in the short term, increase competitive pressure on Atlantic City operators,” said Jane Bokunewicz, who heads the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism at the Stockton University School of Business.
