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Watching those who were waiting to bet, Jack Davis, president of Resorts International, leaned over to his boss, James Crosby, the board chairman, and whispered with a big smile. At the opening ceremony, Byrne, facing a phalanx of television cameras and several hundred reporters, said, "My father told me to bet only on Notre Dame and the Yankees. There also were 18 casino commission inspectors, to handle complains. Recommended on Daily News. Governor Brendan Byrne left and hotel entertainment director, Jack Davis right look on. Most Read. Singer Steve Lawrence makes the dice sing as he helps the action begin at Resorts International casino in Atlantic City. Last night, the lines outside the Casino had disappeared, but there still were long lines of people inside waiting to get change for the slot machines. But then, Resorts International, which began its corporate life in the s as an obscure paint company in Matawan, N. In , New Jersey voters said "No dice" to casinos, but they changed their minds two years later when they approved it only for Atlantic City. But, according to officials, there were just minor complaints about a few slot machines malfunctioning and some nervousness among a few new dealers. But for those of you who don't want to follow the advice of my father, this casino is now open. However, as of Friday evening traffic was light, but virtually all 12, hotel, motel and boarding house rooms should be booked by today, the local Chamber of Commerce said. Shortly past 9 o'clock Thursday night, the Casino Control Commission issued a certificate of operating to Resorts International. The action at the dice, blackjack and roulette tables remained heavy throughout the night. Next year, two more casinos are expected to open on the boardwalk, ending the Resorts International monopoly on gambling here. Mingling among the gamblers were several dozen plainclothes state police, detectives and gaming investigators. Skip to content. Latest U. Over the Memorial Day weekend Atlantic City is expecting upwards of , visitors, double the normal holiday crowd. Coronavirus cases spike in Texas, Arizona, Florida after reopening. Man who filmed Ahmaud Arbery killing hit him with truck before shooting, investigator says.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} In all, the casino has slot machines which take nickels, quarters and silver dollars and 82 gaming tables, of dice, blackjack, roulette, big six and baccarat. Harry Hamburg. Multiracial family mistaken for Antifa during camping trip, terrorized by locals: report. Only Minor Complaints. Within minutes of the 10 a. By , security agents had to limit admission, people lined up on the boardwalk and inside the hotel waiting to get to the action. And the house expects to come out a big winner over the year. Resorts hired croupiers and dealers, none of whom had ever worked in a casino before, and put them through an intensive eight-week training course. No Bets by Byrne. Crosby estimated that between 75, and , people will have passed through the casino in the first full day of operation. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}Originally published by the Daily News on May 27, This story was written by Philip Wechsler. And that doesn't include profits from its room hotel, which is booked solid through Labor Day.