Atlantic City Casino Market Instantly Revives After News That Borgata Is Back On The Rails

Article by : Helen Jul 30, 2020

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Updated: Apr 6, 2023

One of the largest casino markets, Atlantic City, has finally witnessed some positive news and is slowly opening its doors. Having met the standards ascribed by the state authorities, all nine casinos returned to work after long months of inactivity. MGM Resorts Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa was the last platform to meet all the necessary safety standards connected with the Covid-19 epidemic. After a forced break, the brand also opened its doors to a limited number of guests.

This news was decisive not only for the operator but also for the players looking forward to the opportunity to sit down at slot machines and gambling tables. However, this was not possible until the government and health officials developed a specific list of required safety standards.

Even though the state authorities allowed the casino to open on July 2, not every operator was ready to relaunch. The fact is that Governor Phil Murphy introduced additional restrictions on gambling houses, which contradicted Borgata’s business strategy.

The only reason why the casino remained closed was the shocking restrictions on the sale of alcohol. For his part, the governor made it clear that he is introducing a ban on the sale of liquor in canteen bars and even in casino gaming halls. As a result, Borgata made a very unpopular decision and declared that it would be better to remain closed than open its doors and run a non-alcoholic business.

However, to smooth the situation, the public relations department informed that the real reasons why the casino does not want to restart are quite different. The operator is allegedly working hard to develop rules to maximize customer protection. However, it should be understood that the casino has already had more than three months to come up with an appropriate plan. Most likely, the official reason for the downtime is an attempt to smooth things over with the local authorities.

According to Borgata President Melonie Johnson, the operator did not aspire to be the first of the gaming platforms to open in Atlantic City after the forced quarantine. The top manager also said that the management is primarily concerned with the safety of customers and employees, and has developed a clear strategy. This also touched on innovations for the food and beverage departments.

Everything looks much safer, and the casino is ready to open.

It doesn’t matter whether Melonie Johnson’s announcement is an attempt to defuse a conflict with the governor, or whether the delay was justified by developing a security plan for clients. It seems that such steps more than outweigh this strategy. Customers who were not able to place bets at their favorite casino were incredibly happy about the opportunity to gamble in their usual place. Some customers say Borgata is a lucky place for them and welcomed the company’s decision to take all the necessary steps to reopen its doors.

Atlantic City, New Jersey, is the gambling capital of the US East Coast. In terms of the number of casinos, this small town is second only to Las Vegas. However, this region also has a host of advantages. First, it is the perfect weekend getaway from New York, Washington, Baltimore, and other major cities in the Eastern part of the US.

Secondly, the gambling business began to develop actively here not so long ago. Casinos and hotels are much newer, fulfilling all expectations of the most sophisticated players. Finally, the main thing that Vegas will never be able to boast is the magnificent wide beaches on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.