Atlantic City: Don’t Discuss Economy With Gamblers
That’s the recommendation from the head of Atlantic City’s Casino Association, who warns that talking with gamblers about how bad the economy is can be a losing proposition.
Joe Corbo, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey, said Atlantic City casinos have been hit hard, just as other businesses have nationwide.
Making small talk with customers about the current national concern may seem like a good way to bond with them.
Joe Corbo, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey said that no threats or punishment will be handed out to casino workers who do discuss the economy with customers. He said customers come to Atlantic City to escape for awhile, and no-economy-talk is one way casinos can help them do that.
Last year, Atlantic City’s 11 casinos saw their gross operating profits plunge by nearly 25 percent, and the resort is in its third straight year of declining revenues.
