Gov. Chris Christie said in one of the great understatements of his short tenure as governor. Gaming revenues fell to $3.9 billion in 2009, the lowest levels since 1997. Atlantic City has lost 12,000 jobs. The Republican called current and past Atlantic City elected leaders “corrupt and ineffective.” Christie believes the state can shore up the city’s 11 hotel-casinos. A revitalized Atlantic City could attract investment and improve visitation and convention business.
