Atlantic City Legalizes Casino Gambling

Article abstract: By permitting legalized casino gambling, Atlantic City became a competitor to Las Vegas in the organized gambling industry.

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Since the 1930’s, legal casino gambling within the United States had been confined to Nevada and (with minor exceptions) Indian reservations. Casino gambling took a giant step toward penetrating more deeply into American society in 1976, when New Jersey voters legalized the practice. Atlantic City residents hoped that taxes on gambling revenues as well as tourist dollars would restore the luster...

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