Fire and Water Damage Suspend Gaming at Ocean Casino Resort

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.: Ocean Casino Resort suspended all gambling Monday after a fire and burst pipe damaged gaming support systems. Slots, table games and sports betting were unavailable for the day.

The hotel remained open at limited capacity, while restaurants, pools and other amenities continued operating. No injuries were reported following the early-morning incident.

Fire and Water Damage Affect Casino Systems

Atlantic City firefighters responded to the resort at approximately 5:30 a.m. after receiving a report of a fire inside a linen room. Crews extinguished the blaze, which remains under investigation.

A water pipe burst while firefighters were responding, sending water through several areas of the property. The resulting damage affected hallways, elevator shafts and back-of-house areas, while part of the lobby ceiling collapsed.

Ocean Casino Resort said the water affected systems needed to support its gaming operations. The property consequently suspended its slot machines, live table games and sportsbook for Monday.

The resort also canceled a $30,000 slot tournament scheduled to run from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Avila Lounge temporarily moved its service to the property’s TopGolf facility.

Hotel and Resort Amenities Remain Available

The disruption did not result in a complete closure of Ocean Casino Resort. Hotel operations continued at limited capacity, while guests retained access to restaurants, swimming pools and other nongaming amenities.

The resort advised customers of the service changes through its website and social media accounts. It said further updates would be issued as crews assessed the damage and restored the affected systems.

Fire officials reported no injuries among guests, employees or emergency personnel. The extent of the water damage and the cost of repairs were not immediately disclosed.

Gaming Expected to Resume Today

Ocean Casino Resort said it expected casino operations to resume today. The company had not confirmed a specific reopening time for the gaming floor when it announced Monday’s suspension.

The temporary shutdown affected all of the property’s principal gambling products rather than a limited section of the casino floor. Any continued disruption would depend on the restoration of the support systems affected by the leak.

The incident caused a rare full-day interruption at one of Atlantic City’s nine casinos. The resort continued operating its nongaming facilities while repairs and the investigation into the fire proceeded.

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