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Ocean Casino Resort has resumed full gaming activity after a temporary closure from Monday into Tuesday because of a water pipe burst that resulted in damages.
The Atlantic City casino shut down for more than 24 hours after announcing the closure on Facebook. Ocean Casino Resort likely lost a chunk of revenue from being closed for about a day.
Fire reportedly broke out
Ocean posted on its Facebook page on Monday at 9:39 a.m. that the property would have to shut down:
“Due to unforeseen circumstances regarding a water pipe burst and resulting damage, gaming at Ocean Casino Resort will not be available at this time (slots, table games and sports betting). The hotel is operating at a limited capacity. Our restaurants, pools, and other amenities are available to guests.
“The $30,000 Slot Tournament scheduled for 1pm-8pm has been cancelled.”
According to the Press of Atlantic City, there was also a fire that started, in which an emergency crew responded to the property at 5:31 a.m. While fighting the fire, water released throughout the venue, causing a ceiling collapse in the lobby.
Casino reopened quickly
The announcement to reopen took more than 24 hours. The property announced it had resumed all gaming operations on Tuesday at 12:31 p.m.:
“As of today, Tuesday, July 28, Ocean Casino Resort has resumed all gaming operations, including slots, tables games and sports betting.
“Ocean thanks its dedicated team members, partners, and the NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement for their swift response to restore operations.”
Ocean General Manager Bill Callahan said he was surprised by the swift reopening.
“We are open for business. If you had asked me 24 hours ago if we were going to be open, I would have said definitely not.”
The property likely took a financial hit with the brief closing, especially considering it was a summer day.
Ocean Casino generated $43.1 million in revenue last July. That’s an average of roughly $1.4 million per day.
Should gambling revenue stay flat on a year-over-year basis, Ocean likely lost around the same amount during the closing.
The good news: There were no reported injuries, and everyone remained safe.
