CasinoAssociationofNewJersey.Org Highlights Significant Economic Impact Atlantic City Casino Industry has on State of New Jersey
Atlantic City (October 26, 2011) The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) launched a new website today, www.CasinoAssociationofNewJersey.org that provides comprehensive information on the Atlantic City casino industry’s development, investment and progress.
The Casino Association of New Jersey serves as the collective voice of the Atlantic City casino industry and facilitates the exchange of information and ideas between the casino industry, policy makers, the business community, and other Atlantic City stakeholders. The purpose of the organization is to ensure that New Jersey’s casino resorts remain a vibrant economic engine for the entire state of New Jersey.
“Our new website allows us to communicate the successes and achievements of our industry to state and local policy makers who have the ability to impact the business conditions in which we operate. This communication is critical for our industry to continue to grow and thrive for the benefit of all interested parties,” said Robert Griffin, President of the CANJ.
The website highlights the significant economic impact the Atlantic City casino industry has on the entire state of New Jersey. Atlantic City is the second largest gaming destination in the United States, second only to the Las Vegas Strip in terms of gaming revenues. The economic activity generated as a result translates directly into over 100,000 jobs for New Jersey families, making Atlantic City casino resorts one of the largest employers in the state.
- Casinos Support close to 40,000 direct New Jersey Jobs
- Casinos Spend $2B annually with approximately 2,200 Small Businesses in Every County in New Jersey
- This annual spend results in another 60,000 New Jersey jobs with casino vendors
- Casinos generate approximately $900M in Tax Revenues and fees that Support New Jersey’s Important Social Safety Net
Griffin continued, “We’re very enthusiastic about the progress we’re seeing in Atlantic City’s evolution into a destination resort that offers diversified entertainment options other than gaming. The long-term revitalization of Atlantic City is underway which means more jobs and more investment for the region and the entire state of New Jersey.”
The new website also showcases Atlantic City’s entertainment options, making Atlantic City more accessible for businesses and the general public. Atlantic City offers a full complement of exciting casino entertainment options, along with a wide array of non-gaming entertainment.
The website includes information about Atlantic City¡¦s upcoming events and activities:
- Top Concert Performers, Headline Shows and Atlantic City Nightlife
- Hotels with Exciting New Attractions
- Fashionable Retail Shopping
- Soothing and Easily Accessible Spas
- Family Fun Activities and Events
For more information please visit our website at www.CasinoAssociationofNewJersey.org
About the Casino Association of New Jersey
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) provides a collective voice for the Atlantic City casino industry by facilitating the exchange of information and ideas between our industry, small businesses, Atlantic City stakeholders and the general public. Ensuring the casino industry remains a vibrant economic engine means more good-paying jobs and increased tax revenue for state and local budgets. We are proud of the recent bi-partisan reforms achieved to date that will end outdated, inefficient and costly state regulations, preserve the highest integrity standards, and allow Atlantic City to better compete, grow and reinvest in the region.