Atlantic City casinos closing...

"Hey I'm the one who mentioned China so please don't bring Macrojack into your rant!"

Sorry. It looked like he was agreeing with you, so I thought the comment was fair.

"Perhaps you should learn more about US history in regards to industry building. Very nasty stuff before the work place became "civilized""

Maybe, but you were the one who brought up China and the US in a modern context. But since you bring up history, a lot has happened since the dawn of the industrial revolution. At least in the US. How long do think its going to take China to catch up with our standards?

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...

"07-19-14: Dreadhead
Trelja,
In my case I have every right to blame the economy, and I'm quite sure the current economy has taken its toll on the casual gambler as well. Don't sit on your high horse making statements about something you obviously know very little about, being forced to sell your system due to sixteen months of unemployment on top of which the Republican Party felt as of the first of the year I was not eligible for anymore governmental assistance. When you have to choose between paying your mortgage or having a high end system then get back to me about the current economy."

Sorry, but I have to agree with Trelja on that one. Sure you have the right to blame anyone for anything you like. (Assuming you live in a place like the US. You don't have that right in China.) But when it comes right down to it, you not having any money is your fault. There's plenty of money out there. If you want some, go get it. But to cry about not getting your full 99 weeks of unemployment and then blaming it on some political party, is simply pathetic. You sound like a little kid.

Borgata is still rockin' with best tournaments and table games. Haven't had much luck in other AC casinos. Those that are closing will turn onto hotels, resorts and will still generate income. No tragedy here and all gamblers even those who want to sell system and invest into casinos are still going to be accommodated.

Trelja, I don't deny any of your observations regarding the demise of gambling in AC and greatly appreciate your concerns of my financial stability. I am recently back to work and am starting to get back on my feet. As Zd542 so ignorantly reminds us it's very easy to blame the victim.