1/6/12: Gambling Contiunues to Expand in 2012

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More gambling and drinking are on tap for Atlantic City in 2012 and with it no doubt a new wave of human misery. New Jersey regulators are letting casinos put slot machines and table games into places they’ve never been before. They’re also letting casinos sell or give away alcohol in places like a clothing store, a wireless Internet lounge, and gift shops.

The gambling expansion trend started last year with the Tropicana and Harrah’s. It’s speeding up this year with the Golden Nugget offering bar-top video poker, as well as traditional blackjack and roulette in a new lounge.
Harrah’s is considering putting even more table games into areas near The Pool. Along with increased revenues for the casinos — gambling opponents say the expansion will also be measured in an even greater number of ruined lives.