“We look forward to continuing our work with local and state authorities and gaming regulators to develop a distinctive beachfront casino entertainment resort. “The submission of our Cafra and city planning applications are important milestones, because with their approval we will have established the appropriate regulatory framework to obtain the building permits necessary to start construction,” says DeSanctis, who founded the locally based Revel in 2006. Also part of the plan is a total of 150,000 sf of casino space and upwards of 500,000 sf of retail, dining and entertainment space. The two permit applications just filed flesh out those plans a bit more, spelling out a proposal for two hotel towers with 1,900 rooms each. Revel has simultaneously filed a site plan application with this city’s planning division.Īs reported by, Revel Entertainment, headed by long-time casino exec Kevin DeSanctis, first unveiled very general plans for the site in April. Revel Entertainment’s proposed mega-project for 20 boardwalk/oceanfront acres has entered the permitting process with an application for a state Coastal Area Facility Review Act permit. 'We're right there on the beach, so we think this is a place where a lot of folks will like to come and get married,' said DeSanctis.ĪTLANTIC CITY-The overall gaming numbers may continue to weaken here, but the next big hotel/casino project is taking a step forward anyway. The new resort hasn't been named, but plans include:ĥ00,000 square feet of entertainment and retail space.Ītlantic City's first casino wedding chapel. We want to offer a great product at an affordable price.' We're seeking a fairly broad customer base. 'Our intention is to open in 2011 and become a destination resort where people not only stay overnight but remain for two, three, four days and even longer. 'We will start pile drivings in November,' DeSanctis tells the Daily News. But Kevin DeSanctos, head of Revel Entertainment, the company set up to build and run the casino, says 'whether it will be one tower or two will depend on our needs.'

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