Men relieved themselves into plastic coin cups to avoid losing their spots at the tables. People bought tickets for buffets they had no intention of eating just so they could sneak inside the casino before anyone else. The Boardwalk casino was inundated by thousands of people trying to get inside, and authorities considered diverting traffic trying to enter Atlantic City to ease crowd control. Norton was executive vice president of Resorts when the New Jersey casino opened on May 26, 1978.
He was always a pleasure to speak with over the years, and a true gentleman in our business.” “He was an important leader in the Atlantic City market dating back to the 1970s. “Steve was an early and influential gaming executive in Atlantic City and at Resorts,” said the casino's current president, Mark Giannantonio.
