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Atlantic City, NJ is very well known for its world famous casinos. Actually, years ago, it was the gaming industry that boosted the flagging tourism here. At present, however, it is not just the gambling establishments that make this city a worthwhile place to go for your getaway. As this AJC report reveals, with the many places of interest that Atlantic City provides, it has now grow to be one of the most favorite vacation spots for non-gamblers too. Yet still, many travelers know this city best as a gamblers’ location.

Why Gambling was Legalized in Atlantic City?

After the mid 1850s, Atlantic City received quite a reputation as a fantastic seaside holiday spot. It was tactically located near some important business hubs and had a good system of rail transport that was quite affordable also. Many flocked to Atlantic City during this time to escape the heat in other places across the country. But, during the 1950’s, traveling by air was no longer excessively expensive. As more and more people started to travel by planes, picturesque destinations like Florida or the Caribbean were no longer out of reach. These tropical areas soon started to eclipse the attractions of Atlantic City seaside resorts.

A Gamble that Paid Off

In 1976, voters took a unique measure to reinstate the fading appeal of their beloved city as a tourist spot. They permitted legalized gambling within the borders of the Atlantic City- a ‘gamble’ that worked very well indeed. A dozen gambling establishments were operating here by 1988. In this year, the number of tourists to Atlantic City exceeded 30 million- a large leap forward from the 700,000 visitors recorded a decade before.

Casino Sight Seeing

You can take a leisurely walk along the 8 mile long Boardwalk to have a peek at the numerous casinos lined here. This popular boardwalk built in 1870, was the first boardwalk ever in the world. Initially, it was called the Boardman’s Walk, a length of boards which were positioned deliberately in order to avoid sand from getting tracked into hotels by guests. Currently, the Boardwalk remains the very backbone of this lively city and it leads to many of the sites you want to see here.

A Family Vacation Spot

There are other things to see and experience in Atlantic City which make it the ideal area for a family getaway. One good place for a family with children is the Ocean Life Center Aquarium at the Historic Gardener’s Basin. The Live Diver Feeding show is one of the main attractions here where it is possible to interact with a diver as he feeds various sea creatures in their tank. Should you be travelling with your family, obtaining comfortable rooms well within reach of the many attractions is essential. Reserve ahead of time at Bluegreen At Atlantic Palace, a resort and you will be sure of vacationing in luxury. Wonderful atmosphere and also warm and friendly service make this resort really a home away from home while its convenient location keeps you just minutes away from all the activity} that this city has to offer.

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As cell phone tech advances and cell phones become more advanced, app games are growing in popularity. One perfect example we can look to is the success of Doodle Jump, a game where you take your main character, known as the doodler, up a series of neverending platforms. The point of this game isn’t fall off. This game uses the accelerometer built into the intelligent iPhone, and let’s you use the mobile device itself to control the direction the player moves.

Doodle Jump Vaults Past 10 Million Downloads

Doodle Jump was only developed only 2 years ago, and recently announced the surpassing of the 10 million download milestone. This has not only made the producers rich, but it also demonstrates just how successful the mobile platform has become. When you consider that there are over 1 billion people in the world with access to a mobile device, the 10 million figure looks small. Does this mean Doodle Jump still has a long way to go before it surpasses its’ peak? Possibly it does. But it also spells a lot of untapped potential for the developers.

So what will this mean for the smartphone gaming industry moving forward? It’s likely we will continue to see many more companies make apps to appeal to an international audience, and mobile platforms will need to grow. It may even be possible to see a few mobile apps spawn profitable sequels, and pass the 100 million sales mark. We can expect that cell phone technology will continue to get faster, and this might mean that even those who can’t afford smartphones right now will be able to afford them in the near future.

The makers of Doodle Jump obviously see this opportunity, and have set a somewhat hopeful plan for growing their empire this calendar year. They’ve said they’re expected to introduce a full line of plush toys as well as a comic book, and the Doodler is scheduled to make an appearance in the soon to be released film Hop. It is a savvy move on their part and could very well lead to doubling their market share by this time in 2012. If you’re going to get into the device gaming industry, now would be a perfect time to start.