A moment Atlantic City has long feared is drawing nearer: Gambling companies have submitted eight bids for the three licenses expected to be awarded in or near New York City by the end of this year.
But lost in the general anxiety over what three new casinos on New Jersey’s doorstep might do to Atlantic City’s casino industry is this fact: Four of the eight proposals for New York come from companies that already operate casinos in Atlantic City.
In effect, they are bidding to compete against themselves.
So The Press of Atlantic City asked: If you get a license for a New York casino, will you commit to keeping your Atlantic City casino(s) open?
