Atlantic City’s First Casino Turns 30!

It was thirty years ago that the first casino in Atlantic City opened for business amid promises of a better life not just there but throughout New Jersey. 

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Mon, May 26th, 2008

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    2005: Las Vegas celebrates one illustrious century on May 15.
  • Riverboat casinos were first legalized in Iowa, then Illinois, followed closely by Missouri, Indiana, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
  • If you are planning a trip to Las Vegas, be sure to take advantage of the free sights and attractions. They include - Fremont Street Experience, the Fountains of Bellagio, the Sirens of TI, Volcano at the Mirage, tiger display at the entrance of the Mirage, tour of Ethel M's Chocolate Factory, Bellagio Botanical Gardens, Masquerade Show in the Sky at the Rio, Hand of Faith at the Golden Nugget, landmark replicas at the Paris and the Venetian properties and more.
  • The most popular forms of illegal games are "numbers", which is essentially a lottery, and betting with bookies, typically sports betting.