Plenty of hurdles stand between Atlantic City and the phrase ‘family resort’

Saturday, August 12, 2023 3:37 PM
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  • David Danzis, PlayNJ

Another Atlantic City casino is barring anyone too young to gamble from using their pool while the local newspaper has a front-page story promoting the seaside town as a family-friendly destination.

This is Atlantic City in 2023.

Bally’s Atlantic City announced a policy change on Monday that, based on social media comments, many consider long overdue at casino resorts. Bally’s will only allow guests 21 years and older to use its pool and fitness center “due to customer demand.”

The casino at the corner of Boardwalk and Park Place joins a handful of other Atlantic City casinos that either outright prohibit or limit pool use by those under a certain age.