Card Player – Some lawmakers in the state of New Jersey want casinos in Atlantic City to beef up their security.

According to Press of Atlantic City, a recent case of assault in a stairwell at a casino there has prompted a legislative initiative that would require casinos to have plenty of surveillance in parking garages, including their stairwells. Some already do, though.

The report stated: “Assemblywoman Celeste Riley has sponsored the legislation arguing that stairwells should be monitored with the same degree of attention as the heavily watched gambling floors overseen by thousands of cameras. The legislation would give casinos three months to install the systems in the stairwells of every hotel and parking garage. Footage would be preserved for one year.”

“You’ve got surveillance cameras in the gaming areas. Can you not spend a little bit more in your stairwells, in your hallways, to promote added security and safety?” Riley said. “In light of what we’re trying to do as a state with promoting Atlantic City as a family-friendly destination, I think you should also be able to feel safe inside the casinos.”

The casino industry reportedly is opposing the bill, calling the potential requirements too burdensome. They claim that they already have ample security throughout the properties.

In addition, the casinos say they are unfairly being singled out.