He said he is open for discussion about fixing it legislatively.

State Senator Chris Brown, R-Atlantic, said he will work on amending legislation.

“We should always strive to be fair and do better, which is why I am working with my colleagues to close this tax loophole to make sure families and local businesses are not stuck paying the tab,” Brown said.

Council President Marty Small Sr. said he was aware of the provision in the PILOT legislation and it was one of the reasons he testified last year to the State Legislature about Atlantic City being able to recoup a percentage of sports betting tax revenues.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation in October that host municipalities of sports betting facilities would receive 1.25% of taxes from sports wagering revenue, but Atlantic City was bypassed in favor of the funds going to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority.

Small said the city has “begged” Trenton for luxury, room and parking fees in the past, which are all revenue streams that most municipalities keep yet Atlantic City does not and contributes to the resort’s fiscal shortfalls.

“It’s a shame that we are not reaping the benefits of activities in the city,” Small said.