But he also said the symbiosis of such a relationship could actually help the Atlantic City casino by funneling gamblers who patronize a New York-area facility to Atlantic City for special events, such as an Andrea Bocelli concert in June.Ī New York casino will generate about $2 billion in gambling revenue, he said. There’s certainly the ability to have more than one product in a geographic area, as we’ve done many times in our industry.”Īllen said there is a danger of a Hard Rock project in New York or northern New Jersey siphoning business from its Atlantic City casino. Located in Atlantic City, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City features a sauna, a hot tub and a swimming pool, and is close to Resorts Casino Hotel.
“I think we have to look at all the different circumstances. “I’m not saying we would drop a Meadowlands option,” he said. New Jersey’s Constitution would have to be amended to allow casino gambling outside Atlantic City, and a referendum to allow it was resoundingly defeated by voters in 2016. If Hard Rock is chosen to build a New York City casino just a few miles away, that would not necessarily mean it would scrap plans to build one at the Meadowlands as well, he said.
