Explore hidden crypto community
External resource highlighted for Gambling Paradise readers.
Atlantic City leaders are fighting a $3B Meadowlands convention center that could bring two million visitors and $30.4B in long-term benefits to New Jersey.
Atlantic City’s Argument
Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson has written to Gov. Mikie Sherrill asking the state to reconsider backing the Meadowlands development. Levinson argues that the new center would create competition for Atlantic City’s existing convention center and that the city needs state aid, not new rivals. He warned that the Sheraton Hotel at the Atlantic City Convention Center could close without state funding.
Meadowlands’ Counter
Meadowlands officials have fired back. Ron Simoncini, a spokesperson for the Meadowlands Chamber, dismissed Atlantic City’s concerns as a result of the city’s “irrelevance.” He challenged Assemblyman Don Guardian, a former Atlantic City mayor, who said no organizer would host events in the area.
The debate centers on whether state money should support a new convention destination that could siphon business from Atlantic City’s casino-driven economy. The outcome will affect tax revenue distribution, job creation, and the competitive landscape for New Jersey’s gaming industry.
Sponsored: For current bitcoin market data, see the bitcoin market data.
Related coverage
- RTP and expected-loss calculator
- Prediction Platforms Double Down on Lobbying as States Threaten Regulation
- Polymarket and DraftKings Trim Staff Amid Rising Costs