ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (October 16, 2011) – The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has approved a temporary test of casino gaming in The Quarter at Tropicana Casino & Resort.  Tropicana expects to commence gaming in The Quarter in November which will coincide with the Tropicana’s 30th anniversary. This announcement represents the first time in Atlantic City history that gaming has been approved on the city side of Pacific Avenue.

“Over the years, Tropicana has always been home to groundbreaking entertainment options,” said Tony Rodio, Tropicana’s president and chief executive officer. “We are proud to once again lead the way by being first to offer gaming on the city side of Pacific Avenue along with all of the dining, shopping and nightlife options offered in The Quarter. My team and I are grateful to the DGE for their forward-thinking. Their approval will allow Tropicana to redefine Atlantic City excitement once again.”

Tropicana will launch gaming by the Fiesta Plaza, located in The Quarter, with eleven slot machines.  Should electronic tables games get approved by the DGE Tropicana would seek to add such games to that location as well.  Once the DGE has had an opportunity to review and fully approve Tropicana’s gaming operations in The Quarter, Tropicana expects to seek regulatory approval to expand its gaming operation further by adding additional slot machines, electronic table games and live table games, such as blackjack, throughout The Quarter.

“The Quarter is the ultimate destination for grown-up fun with exciting dining and entertainment venues and the area’s most sought-after shops. Gaming is a natural extension of the attractions already offered in this stylish hot spot and will enable our guests to experience it all under one roof,” Rodio continued.

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