Play at New Jersey Casinos!Īs of March 16, all casinos in Atlantic City have been closed. With the legalization of online gambling and sports betting in New Jersey, as well as a renewed push by major land-based casino brands, Atlantic City continues to welcome thousands of visitors every year. However, Atlantic City is, once again, on the up. Back in the 1980s, many thought this dream would become reality, only for it to come crashing down. Atlantic City has always been an aspiring ‘Las Vegas of the East’.