There is an interesting article in today's NY Times Business section titled ""Can Atlantic City Raise The Stakes and Move Beyond Gambling?".
You can access it at nytimes.com or on your cell phone at mobile.nytimes.com
As a side note, I encourage all vpFREE members to always approach a host first before redeeming slot points for food. With business down your results might be better than you think. And "aim high" while you're at it - I recently switched hosts after my new one was honest enough to tell me I had been undercomped in the past.