Atlantic City
Americannoun
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The street names of Atlantic City were used in the game Monopoly.
A seaside resort and convention center. Gambling, which has been legal there since the 1970s, draws many visitors. The Boardwalk, which was first built in the late nineteenth century, is lined with shops and hotels.
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Exactly 10 years after their debut in Atlantic City, N.J.,
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
They save money and then go to Atlantic City and blow it on the slots.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Atlantic City was one of the first airports Spirit served, introducing scheduled service between the resort city and Detroit back in 1992.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
He taught himself to count cards, raking in money on trips to Atlantic City and Las Vegas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
Her dancing score’s been replaced by a soundless ad for Atlantic City casinos.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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