N.J.: online gambling firm has say in Trump Plaza closing

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement gave online gambling company Betfair Interactive US L.L.C. permission to intervene in writing in proceedings on the closing of Trump Plaza on Sept. 16.

Betfair, which is based in London, England, is Trump Plaza's online gaming partner and will be able to continue operating until the Trump Plaza license is revoked, but may need to find a new bricks-and-mortar casino partner to keep operating in New Jersey thereafter.

Betfair's attorney said in an Aug. 25 letter to regulators that Trump officials have not responded to any requests for information about the closing.

Separately, according to the Atlantic City Press, the operators of the Rainforest Cafe at Trump Plaza plan to file for a court injunction allowing the restaurant to stay open after the casino and hotel close.