Atlantic City Race Course shutting down

Greenwood ACRA, owners and operators of Atlantic City Race

Course, announced Friday that the racetrack is ceasing operations and closing

permanently.

The last open day of business for simulcasting will be Friday,

January 16.

Joe Wilson, president of Greenwood ACRA, explained the closure in the

following statement.

"We regret to announce that we must close Atlantic City Race Course

immediately due to continuous business decline in the industry, the current

regional economic climate and the absence of alternative revenue opportunities,"

he said. "Most importantly, we would like to thank our dedicated employees and

the supporters of Atlantic City Race Course who have contributed to its proud

legacy in the racing industry over the years."

Customers may cash winning tickets at Atlantic City Race

Course until Friday, January 16. After that date, winning tickets may be

cashed at Favorites at Vineland OTW during normal business hours (located at

1332 South Delsea Drive, Vineland, NJ 08360).