New Jersey’s business regulations continue to bedevil Florida developer Glenn Straub, who will miss another planned opening date for his Ten property, formally the Revel casino in Atlantic City.
Straub had said he planned to open some non-casino facilities at the property over the President’s Day weekend, but reports have surfaced that he still lacks needed permits and inspections. Straub has obtained a certificate of occupancy for the property, but according to the Press of Atlantic City, Straub still needs mercantile permits to operate businesses at the site, which would require city inspections of restaurants, spas and other amenities.
The Press quoted city officials as saying they are willing to work fast to help the property, but no applications for the permits has been made.
Straub has also yet to receive a liquor license for the property.
Speaking to KYW News radio in Philadelphia, Straub again blamed New Jersey for having too complicated business regulations.
“You’ve got more bureaucratic divisions in this state than we have ever experienced in opening up in five other states,” Straub said.
He said he still plans to re-open the property when he has settled the permit issues.
Straub is also challenging a ruling by the state’s Casino Control Commission that he must have full casino licensing to lease out a portion of the site to a casino company.
