March Madness merrier with loosened restrictions at Atlantic City casinos
Tuesday 23 de March 2021 / 01:14
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(Atlantic City).- The 64-team March Madness men’s college basketball bracket kicks off with 16 games on Friday and 16 more on Saturday — and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has given the Atlantic City casino industry a boost.
Murphy declared that, as of Friday, casinos and restaurants may operate at 50% capacity — up from 35%. Just last month, Murphy ended the statewide 10 p.m. curfew for such establishments, and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. immediately signed an executive order allowing casinos once again to be 24-hour operations. That allowed for the casinos to more expansively serve their Super Bowl weekend visitors.
“Leading up to the basketball tournament last year, Atlantic City seemed to be unstoppable,” said Steve Callender, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ). “We were on a 21-month winning streak of revenue growth, our sportsbooks topped Nevada’s, and our diverse offerings were attracting new visitors. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit, [March Madness] was canceled, stay at home orders were issued, and our casinos were closed for almost four months.
“What a difference a year makes. As the spring and summer seasons approach and the vaccine is distributed, we are optimistic about the future.”
Casinos enticing Madness fans
Borgata officials say they are offering “watching and wagering” in the BetMGM Sportsbook and Bar, the Borgata Race and Sportsbook, or the Borgata Event Center. Interested fans and gamblers can call (609) 317-8006 to see if any spaces are left. First come, first served viewing is also available at Borgata’s B Bar, Lobby Bar, and Long Bar.
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