AC Casino Booked Up For Free Room Offer For Florence Victims

ATLANTIC CITY - The Ocean Resort Casino is booked up through Saturday, due to the overwhelming response from Hurricane Florence victims who took the casino up on its offer of free lodging during the storm.

But casino officials said they will be able to offer rooms starting on Sunday, Sept. 16 through Thursday, Sept. 20. Rooms can be booked by calling 1-866-OCEAN.

The offer is open to hurricane evacuees from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Visitors must present a valid, current driver's license as proof of residence. The offer is good for one room per household. Pets are welcome and the pet fee will be waived.said Bruce Deifik, chairman of Ocean Walk LLC.

"We completely understand the concern for families and the community during times like this, so we want to do our part by providing somewhere safe, warm and dry to those impacted by Hurricane Florence," said Bruce Deifik, chairman of Ocean Walk LLC.

Visitors must present a current valid driver's license that shows they live in an area adversely affected by Hurricane Florence.

All efforts will be made to accommodate visitors, based on availability of space and rooms, he said.

The casino is located on the boardwalk and is the tallest building in Atlantic City. It has 1,399 guest rooms and suites.

Photo: Courtesy of Ocean Resort Casino