ATLANTIC CITY, NJ—Prior to a closed door summit here on Monday to discuss the economic crisis facing Atlantic City, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said that the city needs to diversify and its attractions beyond gaming.
Christie noted that "we have work to do" to turn the fortunes around on the Boardwalk that has seen three casinos closer so far this year and the loss of thousands of casino jobs, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
"We have work to do to build the city beyond just a gambling attraction," he said.
Top casino executives who attended the summit included: Gary Loveman, head of Caesars Entertainment; Morris Bailey, owner of Resorts Casino Hotel; Tilman Fertitta, owner of Golden Nugget Atlantic City; Tom Ballance, president of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, and Tony Rodio, CEO of Tropicana Casino and Resort. Among the state politicos who participated included: Senate President Stephen Sweeney. Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian and State Sen. Jim Whelan. See story at the Press of Atlantic City.
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