$4.2M Revitalization Grant Will Expand Showboat In Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A $4.2 million revitalization grant will expand family-friendly entertainment options at Showboat in Atlantic City, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced in a news release.

The NJEDA Board approved the award, given through the Atlantic City Revitalization Grant Program, last month.

The Board also allocated nearly $4 million in supplement funding to support the reopening of the application window for the Atlantic City Revitalization Grant Program in the coming months. This will allow NJEDA to accept new applications and continue to support construction projects throughout Atlantic City.

The investment into Showboat will support the expansion of the Showboat Family Entertainment Center located on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The project will include an 18,000 square foot expansion to the Lucky Snake Arcade and Raceway, as well as the purchase and installation of additional arcade games and attractions. The project will also include the construction of the open-air entryway along the Showboat’s boardwalk facade, additional food and beverage outlets, installation of a ten-lane bowling alley, and a kids play area with private party rooms.

Showboat is one of the few locations in Atlantic City offering year-round, indoor family-friendly entertainment opportunities.

“The Showboat Family Entertainment Center has ushered in a new era for Atlantic City – one that offers attractions for families with children of all ages,” said Jacquelyn A. Suárez, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, which oversees Atlantic City’s budget and finances. “We’re excited by the success of the family-friendly Showboat and are thrilled it is already expanding to include more attractions for kids and the young at heart. This venue demonstrates that creative projects can flourish in Atlantic City and that the Murphy Administration stands ready to support such projects that positively impact the community.”

With these enhancements, Showboat will now also look to offer additional educational and sporting activities for local schools and organizations to utilize this space throughout the year.

“Showboat is thrilled with the support of the State of New Jersey in furthering year-round family friendly entertainment in Atlantic City,” said Bart Blatstein, Owner of Showboat Properties, LLC. “Atlantic City has been in the past, and will be again, a world class destination.”