Three South Jersey-area state lawmakers want casino regulators to force Trump Plaza and Showboat to stay open at least four more months to attract prospective buyers.
Well placed sources have confirmed exclusively to "Hurley in the Morning" that Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino will close at the end of September, 2014.
A story broke about a week ago about an effort that was gaining momentum to allow casinos in North Jersey. One person's vision for that effort is now out for public consumption and it comes with a $4.6 billion price tag.
Atlantic City's casinos are facing a rough patch amidst the closure of the Atlantic Club, the Showboat Casino and troubles at Revel, but Gov. Chris Christie isn't ready to give up on AC.
As Atlantic City works through the middle of a five-year plan to revitalize the city, one law maker is hinting at the possibility of giving voters an opportunity to vote on allowing casinos in North Jersey before 2016.
A widely circulated report is true. Showboat Casino is announcing today that it will become the 2nd Atlantic City Casino this year to close it's doors.
Over the weekend I learned a lot about barbecue - and ate a lot of barbecue - at the Do AC Smokin' Hot BBQ Championships in Atlantic City. The event was held in the large parking lot adjacent to Showboat Casino.