... when the original Hilton built their property in the Marina District and didn't have all their ducks in order ... NJ refused to let them open because of their corportate lawyer alegedly being connected to the mob. So much for money talks in NJ. The casino was 100% built and was sold to Donald Trump to open as Trump's Castle. All Donald had to do was basically put the key in the door and he was in business with Hilton chips & tokens.

Point being; when you are anticipating spending the kind of money that Hard Rock will be investing in A.C. ... you can bet that all the permits will be in place first.