There were lively fireworks, top celebrities, free champagne, balloon drops, and "other smashing." The ceremonial first bet was placed in a new sports book; politicians, CEOs, and tribal leaders lined up in long lines to give thanks and praise at press conferences and ribbon cutting, and dozens of fancy restaurants opened kitchens, served their maiden meals, and poured out exotic cocktails.
And it all happened Thursday in less than 15 hours at two luxurious buildings about 600 steps away on one of the most iconic pieces of the nation's coastline.
Yesterday was more than a day to celebrate the grand opening of the Ocean Resort Casino, which was the former home of the shuttered Revel Casino Hotel, and the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City before Trump's Taj Mahal. It was also the official start of the city's much-needed "rebirth." 슬롯머신사이트
"Looking out at the beautiful backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and the infamous boardwalk, Atlantic City is truly back at the center of the game," said Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam outside the steps of the Ocean Resort Casino on a sun-drenched afternoon overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. "This is a monumental moment. It was a collaboration of people who finally realized that Atlantic City was not only a significant part of New Jersey's history, but also a world history."