DO AC: Atlantic City reopens - slowly

By Amy Rosenberg and Frank KummerBreaking News Desk

Posted: November 03, 2012

Gov. Chris Christie this morning allowed Atlantic City's casinos be reopened to the public, six days after his executive order declaring them closed in preparation for Hurricane Sandy's arrival.

Christie ordered gaming suspended on Saturday. He said they could reopen starting 10 a.m. today.

Sandy officially came ashore in Atlantic City 8 p.m. Monday night and was severely impacted by the storm, with part of the the boardwalk being washed away in the northern end.

Christie had suspended operations at all 12 casinos, which forced closure of all the hotels, simulcast facilities and gaming. The opening of the casinos reopens the city the public.

Brian Cahill, spokesman for Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc., said the hotels for Trump Plaza and Trump Taj Mahal would open at 4 p.m., today, with the casino gaming floors to open at 6 p.m.

While that is certainly good news for the city, the New Jersey Education Association has already cancelled its annual convention scheduled for next week.

The convention brings thousands of teachers and tourists to the city each November.

And, it's not clear when all of Atlantic City and its casinos will be back in the full swing as its motto "DO AC" suggests.

One casino security worker at Caesars said they have at least 25 hours of work before they can open. However, that was not official.

Further, a lot of traffic lights were still out along Atlantic Ave.

Check back for more details as they develop.