Many officials during this time quietly allowed gambling in order to support the town financially and keep the travelers coming in. This famous vacation destination along with its history of sandy beaches, stretching boardwalk, and variety of beverages was also home to illegal gambling.
An icon of this casino’s grand beginnings, this majestic wooden piece of history stands proudly as the very first slot machine ever legally used in Atlantic City.For decades, gambling was considered illegal in the state of New Jersey, not unlike many others. One pull of the long metal arm could change your fate (or lose you a whole dollar)! To this day, visitors to the Resorts Hotel and Casino can see the original 1978 debut slot machine covered and lovingly restored front and center in the casino’s main lobby. Enter the iconic marble lobby through the grand glass doors and prepare yourself to meet the one and only lady luck.
