Panelists speaking at the East Coast Gaming Congress, a casino conference in Atlantic City, say changes they had to make due to the pandemic had some benefits.
Hard Rock International said Monday it's spending over $100 million to give significant raises to 10,000 workers, including its Atlantic City, NJ casino.
Atlantic City, NJ casino workers opposed to indoor smoking rejected a proposal being floated by state legislators to create designated outdoor smoking areas.
Workers with Unite Here Local 54 on Monday ratified deals with five Atlantic City, NJ casinos, leaving only Resorts and Golden Nugget workers without contracts.
About 250 Atlantic City, NJ casino workers held a rally in a waterfront park to call on the state Legislature to pass a bill that would ban smoking in the gambling halls. Atlantic City casino workers feel they are closer than ever to getting it done.
Casinos in Atlantic City NJ are spending millions on new projects ahead of a busy summer as pandemic fears lessen and the casino industry sees more business.
"Allowing smoking in casinos is letting this small minority impose their stinky and dangerous habit on the overwhelming majority, and it's time to stop it," an Atlantic County resident says.