The Press of Atlantic City has an article that mentions the Margaritaville Casino in Atlantic City will need to go through the full state casino licensing process: “Buffett will need N.J. gaming license for Margaritaville casino”
Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett and his Margaritaville business empire must qualify for a state casino license as part of the rebranding of Trump Marina Hotel Casino.
Buffett affiliate Margaritaville of Atlantic City LLC had requested a less stringent and less costly casino service industry license, which is typically held by vendors doing business with the casinos. But the commission has ruled that Buffett and the Margaritaville companies must go through the full licensing process, including the exhaustive background checks that are required.