Dreadhead, "When you have to choose between paying your mortgage or having a high end system then get back to me about the current economy."
While mortgages and high-end audio kit have a corollary in the economy, the Atlantic City casino situation does not. Again, gamblers in this area now have access to more than a DOZEN new casinos outside of Atlantic City, not including those opened in MD, NY and the New England states. That obviously siphons an appreciable amount of clientele from the Boardwalk. Gambling numbers have actually increased significantly since Atlantic City held a monopoly in this part of the country, but my point remains others made moves toward not letting the shore town have it all.
By the way, I hope your circumstances have turned for the better...