Atlantic City

East Coast Gaming Hub

Casinos

Open Jobs

Employers

7.2

CasinoComp Score

CasinoComp Market Scores

Job Market

7/10

Open listings density & volume vs market size

Casino Density

8/10

Properties per market — more options, more movement

Wage Index

7/10

Median wages vs national gaming average ($55k)

Growth Signal

7/10

Expansion activity, new licenses, capital investment

Cost of Living

7/10

Affordability (10 = most affordable)

Market Intelligence

Market Overview

Atlantic City is the East Coast's premier gaming destination with 9 casinos concentrated on the famous Boardwalk and Marina District. Hard Rock, Borgata, Ocean Casino, and Caesars lead a resurgent market. Online gaming has injected new tech and digital marketing roles alongside traditional floor operations.

Relocation Notes

Atlantic City has some of the most affordable housing among major gaming markets — well below Philadelphia or New York rates. Commuter rail connects to Philadelphia (90 min). Union coverage is strong in AC; UNITE HERE Local 54 represents most casino hotel workers.

Top Roles in This Market

Table Games Dealer Cage Supervisor iGaming Operations Manager Security Director Hotel General Manager

Key Fact

Atlantic City employment reached 22,500 in 2024 — the highest since the 2014 casino closures.

License: New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement license required. The DGE has streamlined processing significantly — most approvals in 30–45 days for standard floor roles.