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Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ

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Resorts Casino Hotel

Play at the casino that brought gaming to Atlantic City in 1978, now themed to the Roaring Twenties on the Boardwalk.

1133 Boardwalk · Atlantic City, NJ

About Resorts Casino Hotel

Resorts opened in 1978 as the first American casino outside Nevada. It has a Roaring Twenties theme from a 2011 renovation, the 1927 Ocean Tower with 480 rooms, and the 27-story Rendezvous Tower from a 2004 expansion. A 350-seat theater is on site. Its management agreement with Mohegan ended on January 1, 2025, and Resorts now operates independently. Guests must be 21 or older to gamble.

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