Atlantic City casinos advocate for expedited beach replenishment project, as winter storms cause beach erosion, risking summer season impact.

Atlantic City casinos face a beach erosion crisis, with winter storms leaving little sand on the northern beaches. The Ocean Casino Resort, Resorts, and Hard Rock are urging federal and state governments to expedite a beach replenishment project scheduled for 2024. Current projections estimate that new sand won't be available until late summer, impacting the crucial summer season.