ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey – As reported by the Press of Atlantic City: "Shuttered and stark, the old Sands Casino Hotel awaits a spectacular implosion that will reduce it to tons of rubble in mere seconds.

"In its place will rise a $1.5 billion resort that represents the next generation of Atlantic City casinos — gigantic, luxurious and packed with nongaming amenities to give customers more to do than just gamble.

"Giving a sneak peek of its plans, casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. says it will use Atlantic City's upscale Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa and two megaresorts on the Las Vegas Strip as models for its new project.

"…Construction is expected to start in 2008, with a grand opening in 2011. The casino likely will feature 2,000 hotel rooms, between 120,000 and 125,000 square feet of gaming space, high-end retail shops and a large entertainment venue…"

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