[pbkmaine]

Having grown up in Philadelphia and worked most of my adult life in and around NYC, I visted Atlantic City often. Sometimes with friends, more frequently for conferences. I did not find it to be a nice place. Las Vegas has more to do. You can get out and walk around the city. AC has never had that same appeal for me, once I leave the Boardwalk and the immediate proximity of the hotels. I think a lot of people feel that way. When conferences end, most people line up, check out and leave. In Vegas, people stay and take in a show or tour the area.