In 1987, the name of the resort was changed to Caesars Atlantic City. In 1983 Caesars was added to the name and it became Caesars Boardwalk Regency.Ī 1985 expansion of the property included the erection of the Circus Maximus Showroom, replacing the smaller Cabaret Theater. The casino first opened as the Boardwalk Regency, omitting the Caesars name, as the Casino Control Commission continued to investigate the corporation. The casino opened on June 26, 1979, being the second casino to open after Resorts International in 1978. Despite the governor of New Jersey's demands, the Casino Control Commission allowed Caesars to use the Howard Johnson building due to it being relatively new construction. casino at an estimated cost of $300 million. In 1977, Caesars purchased the hotel and announced it would renovate the 11-story, 425-room structure and add seven floors to the building, expanding the room count to 548, plus a 52,000 sq.ft. The Howard Johnson's Regency Motor Hotel first opened in 1966. casino has over 3,400 slot machines, and is one of the largest in Atlantic City. Atlantic City's second casino, it opened in 1979 as the Boardwalk Regency. Like Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, it has an ancient Roman and ancient Greek theme. Superfrico, Nobu, Gordon Ramsey Hell's Kitchen, Morton's The Steakhouse, Atlantic Grillģ9☂1′21″N 74☂6′10″W / 39.35582°N 74.43614°W / 39.35582 -74.43614Ĭaesars Atlantic City is a luxury hotel, casino, and spa resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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