Permanently closed Historical record

Atlantic City · New Jersey

Sands Atlantic City

Operating years 1980 — Closed

This page is preserved as a historical record. Sands Atlantic City is no longer accepting guests, players, or reservations. If you arrived here planning a visit, the directory links below point you to currently operating venues nearby.

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Sands Atlantic City is no longer in operation

This page is preserved as a historical record. The casino has closed and is no longer accepting guests, players, or reservations. If you were searching for a venue to visit, browse currently operating casinos in Atlantic City or across New Jersey below.

Sands Hotel and Casino history

The Brighton opened as an Atlantic City casino on August 11, 1980, and later became the Sands Hotel and Casino. The casino ceased operations in November 2006; the hotel and casino buildings were demolished in October 2007. New Jersey Attorney General 2006 Annual Report · Atlantic City Free Public Library casino history

Sands Atlantic City in Atlantic City, New Jersey

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Sands Atlantic City

Atlantic City, New Jersey

What Sands Atlantic City looks like on the ground — a casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Property page →
Sands Atlantic City in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Sands Atlantic City in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Pinnacle Entertainment acquired the Sands property and planned its closure and demolition. The New Jersey Casino Control Commission’s history confirms the casino closed as Pinnacle pursued plans to replace it with a larger complex. New Jersey Casino Control Commission history

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