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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (May 22, 2024) – As Memorial Day approaches and Atlantic City casinos prepare for summer 2024, the Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) is pleased to share exciting new projects, events, and entertainment that will add to the ongoing revitalization and diversification of the resort destination. Atlantic City casinos are investing millions of dollars into projects that are bringing distinctive offerings and helping to attract new and returning visitors to Atlantic City.
“Our casinos are committed to the ongoing transformation of Atlantic City, and we believe our continued investment in our properties and the community will further enhance the overall guest experience,” said Mark Giannantonio, president, Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ). “With world-class entertainment, inviting beaches, endless dining and shopping options, and so much more, Atlantic City is the best getaway for visitors this summer.”
Across the Atlantic City casino properties, there are new restaurants, retail, and room renovations that will ensure the resort destination continues to meet the needs of visitors from leisure and business travel. Some of the latest investments coming online this year include:
In addition to contributing to Atlantic City’s ongoing revitalization, the industry continues to deliver on its promise to offer world-class entertainment and experiences for its visitors. Atlantic City is the place to be this summer for entertainment with top headliners including: Chelsea Handler and Matteo Lane, John Legend, Jay Leno, Kansas, Kesha, Ludacris, Miranda Lambert, Patti LaBelle, Snoop Dogg and more. Please visit our website to learn more about summer events and activities happening at Atlantic City casino properties.
“From gaming to dining, from conferences to beaches and from shopping to events, there is something exciting for everyone to experience here in Atlantic City,” said Larry Sieg, president & CEO, Visit Atlantic City and the Atlantic City Sports Commission. “We are seeing continued growth in our meetings and conventions, reinforcing our belief that Atlantic City must be the go-to seaside destination on the East Coast.”
2024 marked a strong start to the year with over 14 meetings, conventions and tradeshows generating 67,521 room nights booked and 246,275 attendees, resulting in a total economic impact of nearly $60 million. The city is on track to see continued momentum as we move through spring and into summer, hosting the following premier events:
The latest 2024 investments, entertainment and events leading into the busy summer season further demonstrates the casino industry's commitment to revitalizing Atlantic City, supporting its employees and giving back to some of New Jersey's most vulnerable residents. The Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality & Tourism (LIGHT) at Stockton University recently released a new report in collaboration with the CANJ earlier this month on the impact of the Atlantic City casino industry. According to the report, despite market challenges, the Atlantic City casino industry was able to generate nearly $500 million in gross gaming tax revenue in 2023, representing a nearly 12% increase over the industry’s last peak in gross gaming tax revenue in 2006. The American Gaming Association reaffirmed the economic benefit the industry delivers to the State of New Jersey, citing the industry overall supports jobs for more than 51,800 New Jerseyans, with a nearly $12 billion annual economic impact. The industry continues to be one of the largest employers in southern New Jersey and a source of vital tax revenue benefitting New Jersey’s most vulnerable residents.
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About the Casino Association of New Jersey
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) is a trade organization that provides a collective voice for the Atlantic City casino industry by facilitating the exchange of information and ideas between our industry, small businesses, Atlantic City stakeholders and the general public. The CANJ consistently advocates for legislation and initiatives that support the ongoing revitalization of Atlantic City into a world-class destination resort. A thriving casino industry drives economic growth, job creation, increased tax revenue for state and local budgets, and prosperity for city residents, hardworking families and businesses which rely on the casinos for their livelihood. Our goals are simple: protect and grow the tens of thousands of jobs the casino industry supports across New Jersey and continue Atlantic City’s transformation into a world-class destination resort. For additional information, please visit www.casinosnj.org.
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