“We probably go to Atlantic City about 20 times a year,” says Costa, a Washington Township resident. He and his wife were no longer able to make their monthly trips to the resort town, not just to Borgata but to other favorites like Hard Rock, Harrah’s and Tropicana, and even when the casinos started to open up again in July, they wondered whether it was prudent to go back. Phil Murphy, Costa and other local residents felt their absence. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March and all nine casinos in AC were ordered closed later that month by Gov.
He has celebrated birthdays and milestones there, enjoyed regular date nights with his wife Mary and even refers to it as “his happy place,” which Borgata’s marketing team would no doubt be thrilled to hear.
Ever since he attended the grand opening of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in the summer of 2003, Steve Costa has had an affinity for the property, which was built on the promise of bringing elegance and class to Atlantic City.
