1. Why did Atlantic City believe casinos would solve its problems? Did the outcome meet expectations?

2. In what ways were Atlantic City casinos different from those in Las Vegas? How did these differences impact the city's long-term success?

3. How did organized crime, political corruption, or regulatory failures shape the early years of the Atlantic City gambling industry?

4. How did the rise of competition, such as tribal casinos, riverboats, and later Pennsylvania casinos, affect Atlantic City�s casino economy?

5. Why did casinos in Atlantic City fail to keep the city competitive over time?