Jumpstarting Revel was prioritized over stalled Xanadu project in North Jersey:

"Both projects - a $2.6 billion casino in Atlantic City's South Inlet and a $2 billion shopping and entertainment hub under construction near the Meadowlands sports stadium and racetrack - stalled in the past couple of years. Both were promised assistance as part of Gov. Chris Christie's plan to boost state gaming and sports revenue, which was unveiled last July."