Men relieved themselves into plastic coin cups to avoid losing their spots at the tables. People bought tickets for buffets they had no intention of eating just so they could sneak inside the casino before anyone else. The Boardwalk casino was inundated by thousands of people trying to get inside, and authorities considered diverting traffic trying to enter Atlantic City to ease crowd control.

Norton was executive vice president of Resorts when the New Jersey casino opened on May 26, 1978.

He was always a pleasure to speak with over the years, and a true gentleman in our business.” “He was an important leader in the Atlantic City market dating back to the 1970s. “Steve was an early and influential gaming executive in Atlantic City and at Resorts,” said the casino's current president, Mark Giannantonio. He helped create the industry's national trade association and worked to address gambling addiction. Norton spent more than half a century in the casino industry, running companies and advising state governments on the expansion of gambling, including on riverboats. His son, Rob, president of Cordish Gaming, said Norton died on Sunday following an accident in his Oceanside, California, home. gambling facility outside Nevada - Resorts casino in Atlantic City - and gave advice around the world on how to set up and operate casinos, has died. Management reserves all rights.ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. The birthday guest will be required to present a valid ID upon arrival. This Birthday Happy Hour Promotion is valid once during the month of your birthday. You must be 21+ to visit Shady Grove Lounge. To make your reservation, please call (702) 927-6664 during office hours, or email at least one day in advance. Meanwhile, your friends can enjoy your Birthday Happy Hour with the following specials: Our gift to you? You drink for free! As the birthday guest, you can drink complimentary draft beer, well cocktails, and house wine for two hours. Make an advance reservation for you and up to 3-12 friends and we’ll save a table for everyone. Birthday Happy Hour PromotionĪfter 4pm, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.īring your friends for Happy Hour and drink free on your birthday at Shady Grove Lounge – the Las Vegas Birthday HQ.

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