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In a desperate bid to revitalize its fortunes, Atlantic City embraced gambling in the late 20th century, attempting to emulate the Las Vegas model. While this strategy initially appeared promising, the long-term repercussions were damaging. The construction of modern, soulless casinos diminished the city’s unique charm, rendering it a shadow of its former self—a place that seemed eerily out of sync with its history.