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ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (Gambling911.com) - The Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City was closed Monday following a small fire and water leak that forced an evacuation of the venue earlier in the day. Gambling911.com is happy to report that the casino is now fully operational.
The Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City provided Gambling911.com with the following statement.
“As of today, Tuesday, July 28, Ocean Casino Resort has resumed all gaming operations, including slots, tables games and sports betting. Ocean thanks its dedicated team members, partners, and the NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement for their swift response to restore operations.”
Atlantic City Fire Department crews responded to the casino for a fire some time around 5:30 a.m. Monday morning. The fire was contained to a linens room but while putting out the blaze, a pipe burst and flooded portions of the building.
The water caused part of the ceiling in the lobby to collapse and also affected some hallways and elevators.
No one was hurt, the fire department said.
It was later revealed that the leak affected the building's gaming support systems, thus prompting the casino to shut down entirely.
A slot tournament scheduled for 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday was also canceled. It was not immediately known if that tournament will be rescheduled.
The hotel, restaurants, pools and other amenities remained open with Avila Lounge relocated to TopGolf just for Monday.
The fire is under investigation.
Little Caesars Pizza has an ownership stake in the property.
- Jagajeet Chiba, Gambling911.com
