Christie vows to help casino workers find new jobs

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OCEAN CITY, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie vowed Thursday to do everything he can to help laid-off Atlantic City casino workers find new jobs after the hotels they work for close next month.

Revel Casino Hotel, the city’s newest resort, announced this week that it will shut down in September after just over two years in business. Atlantic City started the year with 12 casinos but will have just eight remaining by fall.

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