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| In 1976, the citizens of New Jersey voted to legalize casino gambling in Atlantic City. It's instructive to compare the promises made during that campaign to the actual benefits seen in the state 25 years later. |
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Promise: 33,690 new jobs in the state by 1985, including 24,600 in casino hotels |
Reality: 41,000 people directly employed by the casinos |
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Investments |
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| Promise: $844 million in new construction by 1985 | Reality: $3 billion in capital investments by casinos |
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Wages |
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| Promise: $330 million in new wages by 1985 | Reality: Annual payroll of $797 million |
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Tax Revenues |
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| Promise: $30.3 million in annual casino tax revenue to benefit senior citizens | Reality: $170 million in tax revenue in 1985 |
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