New Jersey’s Ocean Casino Resort began a project on Wednesday, May 10, to renovate the heavily eroded beach fronting it. Additionally, the project is worth $700,000, and the casino paid for the entire project out of its own pocket.
How the project came about:
The idea for the project was born during a daytime coffee walk by Callahan and several casino officials one day last fall. While walking, they looked out the window and saw very little sand between the Boardwalk and the ocean. This further led Callahan to fear that there would soon be no beach. In this regard, Callahan, the general manager of the Ocean Casino Resort, said: “That would be a horrible guest experience. It’s like, ‘Come to an unbelievable $2.5 billion resort and not have a beach.’ We just couldn’t have that.” Therefore, the casino’s focus was on obtaining as many state and federal licenses as possible to do the work independently.
Moreover, the casino-resort intends to open a new 110-foot-wide beach on Memorial Day weekend. Furthermore, chronic erosion close to the casino has decreased the beach to just 5 to 8 feet (1,5 to 2,4 meters) wide in places. In this regard, Callahan added: “Ocean can’t wait for the next government-funded beach replenishment project, which could take another year or two.”
Unusual project:
Stephen Rochette, a spokesman for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, said: “It is unusual but not unheard-of for private parties to carry out their own beach replenishment projects. But most are content to wait for the next round of government-paid projects, in which the cost is shared by the federal, state and local governments.” In addition, Veteran Atlantic City casino executives added: “We can not recall a casino paying to widen its own beach using its own money.”
Ryan Burch, the casino’s vice president of hotel operations, said: “The project will dump 12,810 tons of sand on the beach. About half of that had been placed as of Friday.” The entire project should be finished by next May 19. Once the project is complete, crews will smooth out the sand, which is color and grain matched to the existing sand on the beach. In this regard, Ian Jerome, project manager, said: “The sand is trucked in from a private company in Eagleswood Township, about a half-hour north of Atlantic City. The particular spot in front of the Ocean casino has historically been the most eroded spot on all of Absecon Island, on which Atlantic City sits. Past beach widening projects have often not lasted for the full three-year period before they qualify for renourishment by the government, and some wash away in as little as a year.”
Callahan added: “If the beach needs to be rebuilt again with private money, it will be. This is part of the experience. You can’t have a resort without a beach.”
The legal status of online casinos in India is complex and varies by state. While there is no federal law that explicitly addresses online gambling, the legality depends on state regulations and the type of gambling involved.
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No National Law: India does not have a specific national law regulating online casinos. However, the Public Gambling Act of 1867 prohibits operating physical casinos and gambling houses, but it doesn't cover online platforms, leaving a legal grey area for online gambling.
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State-Specific Laws: Some Indian states, like Goa, Sikkim, and Daman, have legalized land-based casinos, and others, such as Sikkim, have also licensed online gambling. Many states have banned gambling altogether, including online gambling.
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Online Sports Betting: Betting on sports, particularly cricket, is very popular in India. However, it's only explicitly legal in some states like Sikkim and Nagaland, which have laws permitting online gaming and betting.
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Legal Gray Area: Many international online casinos accept Indian players and operate legally under licenses from offshore jurisdictions (like Curacao or the UK Gambling Commission). As long as players are gambling on licensed platforms, the risk is minimal, but local authorities may still choose to regulate or restrict online gambling.
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Cryptocurrency: Some Indian players prefer using cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin) for online gambling, as it provides a layer of anonymity and security.
While online casinos aren't explicitly legal across all of India, many international casinos accept Indian players, and online gambling continues to grow in popularity. Players should ensure they use licensed platforms and understand local laws before engaging in online gaming.
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