TRENTON — N.J. Gov. Chris Christie is announcing unprecedented plans Wednesday to revamp the state's faltering gaming industry. Major players in the casino, horse racing and entertainment sectors are facing significant changes. The recommendations, as outlined in the commission report obtained by The Star-Ledger, call for the most significant changes in New Jersey’s once lucrative entertainment, sports and gaming...
An empty lot just south of Resorts Casino as Gov. Chris Christie will announce Wednesday an unprecedented overhaul of the entertainment industry including a complete government takeover of the Atlantic City Casino and visitors district making this a virtually independent city within a city. TRENTON — N.J. Gov. Chris Christie is announcing unprecedented plans Wednesday to revamp the state's faltering gaming industry. Major players in the casino, horse racing and entertainment sectors are facing significant changes.
The recommendations, as outlined in the commission report obtained by The Star-Ledger, call for the most significant changes in New Jersey’s once lucrative entertainment, sports and gaming venues since casino gambling was approved and the opening of the Meadowlands in 1976.
Read the Star-Ledger exclusive report:
• N.J. Gov. Christie plans takeover of Atlantic City casino district, sale of Meadowlands Racetrack
The proposed massive overhaul includes a takeover of Atlantic City’s gaming and entertainment districts, the sale or closure of the Meadowlands Racetrack, the near disbanding of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, and refinancing the stalled Xanadu entertainment complex project.
Here is what else may happen next with who comes out on top, and who should pack up and close their doors.