But by 2014, four of Atlantic City’s twelve casinos had closed, costing nearly 8,000 people their jobs. In 1976, Atlantic City, NJ - long an iconic seaside resort and home to a legendary boardwalk - became the first location outside Nevada to legalize casinos. Editor’s note: NJTV created a comprehensive series that looks into the history of Atlantic City, from its booming heydays through its decline and what hope the resort city has in reviving its fortunes for the future.
