12% of Gamblers Would Choose New York Over Atlantic City

In a recent poll conducted by the Fairleigh Dickinson University 57% of New Jersey gamblers chose Atlantic City when asked about their preferred gambling destination, 12% of those asked would gamble in New York while the remainder of the study participants could not decide or refused to answer the question.

A university study has found that more than one tenth of gamblers prefer New York as a gambling destination over Atlantic City.
I believe as we continue to diversify with non-gaming amenities and experiences, we’ll not only retain the customer base, but grow through the new and exciting offerings and experiences Atlantic City will offer.”
The study is a timely assessment of local gambling habits as since 2006 Atlantic City’s casino revenues have nosedived from $5.2 billion to $2.86 billion. The New Jersey gambling capital is being undercut by Pennsylvania that now ranks second after Nevada in the US casino market.