Once touted as a symbol of rebirth for Atlantic City's gambling industry, the city's newest casino could shut its doors for good by the end of summer.

Revel casino floor
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For the second time since opening in April 2012, Revel Casino Hotel filed for bankruptcy Thursday. However, the stakes are much higher this time around, as a letter distributed to employees told them they could be out of a job if a buyer isn't found quickly.

A solid segment of the casino's debt was wiped out during the first bankruptcy filing last year, but Revel continued its pattern of hemorrhaging money, including a $21.7 million loss in the first quarter of this year.

"Unfortunately, it could mean the loss of a couple thousand jobs," said Roger Gros, publisher of Global Gaming Business Magazine. "This is a property that employs a lot of people."

Gros referred to Revel's approach as "unique," as several casino properties have gone through multiple bankruptcy filings in the past, but never closed their doors.

A price tag for the $2.4 billion casino is unknown, but the latest filing should provide a solid discount for prospective buyers.


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