What's the future of Atlantic City? Legislative leaders, casino industry officials, local representatives and organized labor will gather in Atlantic City today for a historic summit on the future of the city.
In response to the recent closures of Revel and Showboat in Atlantic City, a one-stop resource center opens its doors Wednesday to the thousands left without a job.
Tuesday marks the end of the line for Revel Casino Hotel, Atlantic City's newest gaming hall. According to industry experts, the multibillion dollar project was doomed from the start.
There has been a lot of talk about job training and job fairs for the thousands of Atlantic City casino employees who have lost their jobs thanks to the closures of Revel and Showboat.
At the Horseshoe Casino's grand opening, showgirls adorned in gold glitter, beaded loincloths, feather headdresses and fuchsia false eyelashes stood atop pedestals in the courtyard, while VIP patrons in high heels and higher hemlines downed glass after glass of champagne.
Atlantic City is planning additional job training as three casinos prepare to shut down over the next few weeks, putting thousands of workers on the street.