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Many of them will be represented by Unite Here Local President Bob McDevitt says the last decade has been tough on local workers. Enlarge this image. Now many will be watching to see if a strategy to focus on more than gambling will pay off for Atlantic City over the long term. Legendary gambling destination Atlantic City, N. Now it's called the Ocean Resort Casino. He hopes that will help the city succeed. The goal is to attract more tourists — and their dollars. Supreme Court decision last month lifted effective bans on sports betting in most states. Talk with tourists on Atlantic City's boardwalk about whether the city's strategy will work and the conversation often turns to Las Vegas, which already has broadened its focus beyond gambling. The new resorts are promising more shows in Atlantic City too. NPR Shop. The boardwalk in Atlantic City, N. He says one draw Atlantic City has that Las Vegas doesn't is the beach. Without a big boost in new tourists, some worry the new resort casinos could end up just poaching business away from the existing casinos in town. There're shows all over," says Melissa Rainwater. Just up the boardwalk from the Hard Rock resort is the former Revel casino — a story building that closed just two years after it was built. There were fireworks, smoke machines, acrobats, fire performers and a promise of a bright future.

Jeff Brady. The local casino business was starting to improve even before this new strategy, according to a university that monitors the Atlantic City casino business. Accessibility links Skip to main content Keyboard shortcuts for audio player.

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June 29, PM ET. Today we're down around 10,," says McDevitt, adding that he sees growth for his union in the future. Caroline Neill, of Stone Harbor, N. I think the answer is yes," says Deifik. The grand opening event was held in a concert hall rather than on the casino floor. Michelle Gustafson for NPR. If they lose a substantial amount of business We may lose one two more as the winter progresses," says Roger Gros, publisher Global Gaming Business magazine. She was visiting from Arkansas. Now, it wants to re-make itself to offer more: shows, spas, a local beach and dining. The company says 50, people applied for nearly 4, open positions. We believe in the state of New Jersey. Hard Rock plans to have a show every day of the year, some with big names like country star Carrie Underwood and rapper Pitbull. Michelle Gustafson for NPR hide caption. And he says revenue from hotels and entertainment also increased. It includes a 7, square foot sports betting area and bar that will be lined with big televisions. Neill, who comes to Atlantic City regularly for modeling jobs, says she thinks the new Hard Rock Hotel and Casino will be a success. The city also wants to provide jobs for the thousands left unemployed after five casinos closed in the last four years.