Caesars Atlantic City
Caesars Atlantic City is a luxury hotel, casino, and spa resort located in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Inspired by the ancient Roman and Greek themes of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, it was the second casino to open in Atlantic City, debuting in 1979 as the Boardwalk Regency. The casino spans 124,720 sq. ft. (11,587 m²) and houses over 3,400 slot machines, making it one of the largest gaming venues in the city.
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The site originally housed the Howard Johnson’s Regency Motor Hotel, which opened in 1966. In 1977, Caesars acquired the hotel and announced a $300 million renovation project, which involved expanding the 11-story, 425-room hotel to 18 stories with 548 rooms and adding a 52,000 sq. ft. casino. The Casino Control Commission permitted Caesars to use the existing Howard Johnson’s building, as it was still relatively new.
The Boardwalk Regency casino officially opened on June 26, 1979, following Resorts International’s debut in 1978. Initially, Caesars’ name was omitted due to an ongoing investigation by the Casino Control Commission, but in 1983, the property was rebranded as Caesars Boardwalk Regency and later renamed Caesars Atlantic City in 1987.
A 1985 expansion introduced the Circus Maximus Showroom, replacing the smaller Cabaret Theater. By the late 1990s and early 2000s, Caesars further enhanced its Roman theme, transforming the previously Art Deco-style exterior. Renovations were completed in 2008, featuring new Roman-inspired facades, a parking garage, and an additional hotel tower.
In 1997, the 25-floor Centurion Tower was added, bringing 610 rooms and reaching a height of 299 feet (91 m).
In October 2017, Caesars transferred ownership to Vici Properties as part of a corporate spin-off, with the property leased back to Caesars Entertainment.
Recent Developments
On November 18, 2020, Vici Properties—which also owned Bally’s Atlantic City, a neighboring sister property—sold Bally’s but retained the Wild Wild West Casino as part of Caesars. The Wild Wild West Casino features table games, slot machines, and a sports betting area with a bar, jumbo video wall, and private party rooms. The Boardwalk entrance includes an entertainment space with a stage, dance floor, and dining area, featuring outlets like Boardwalk Saloon and Guy’s Bar-B-Que Joint. At the Pacific Avenue side, there is a World Series of Poker-branded poker room, which was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2020, Caesars Entertainment announced a major renovation and repair plan for its three Atlantic City properties—Tropicana, Caesars, and Harrah’s—as part of a broader investment in the region.