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Executive order keeps New Jersey casinos open if budget delay shuts state
In one of his first acts in office, Gov. Chris Christie signed an executive order Wednesday that will keep Atlantic City’s casinos open even if another state budget crisis forces a government shutdown.

From PressofAtlanticCity.com:

The order declares state gaming inspectors and other employees at the New Jersey Casino Control Commission “essential,” meaning they would stay on the job in the event of a future budget impasse.

The casinos had to close down for three days in July 2006 when a state budget crunch forced gaming inspectors off the job. The casino shutdown, at the height of Atlantic City’s busy summer tourist season, cost the gaming industry an estimated $50 million to $55 million. Read more.

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