Last week, a bankruptcy court judge approved Revel's decision to scrap a $95.4 million sale to Straub, who missed a deadline to close on it.

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But she never entered a final order, leaving both parties room for last-ditch negotiations that resulted in Tuesday's sale.

Straub is still not sure whether a casino will be part of his plan.