Two casinos, Harrah's and Caesars, reported no revenue at all for the month: no in-person casino winnings, because everyone was closed, and no internet or sports betting revenue. “The casinos will be prepared to welcome back their employees and customers at the appropriate time with the health and safety of all foremost in their plans,” said James Plousis, chairman of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission. A few casinos in Western states have begun reopening. There is still no target date for reopening the Atlantic City casinos. March's revenue was down 44%, which in turn had broken the previous set in November 2012 following Superstorm Sandy, which shuttered casinos for nine days. Amid Coronavirus Shutdown, NJ Expands Online Services for Drivers, AgainĪpril's decrease easily eclipsed the previous record set just a month ago.
