A small Las Vegas; hotels and attractions cannot be compared to Las Vegas, of course, but Atlantic City has ocean as an extra..

Ah, Atlantic City.  All I can say about this town is that it is extremely addictive.  Famous for it's casinos and nightlife, you can definitely count on good ol' A.C. for an awesome time.  Whether you're at the slots, or playing a friendly game of Black Jack, or risking it all at a 1-2 table you're more than likely to have a blast.  For those individuals who prefer not to gamble, there are plenty of options available. Take your pick from concerts, to museums exhibits, designer outlets and top of the line restaurants.  And of none of these captures your fancy, there is always the Boardwalk and the beach at your fingertips.  
Although Bank of America is the reigning bank of Atlantic City, casinos are always available for cash advances, cashing in checks and even sending/receiving money orders and/or Western Union.  Also, a good tip for you poker players: Mike and I recently discovered that poker regulars at most casinos who have accrued enough credit on their account can actually stay at the casino for as little as $45.  Just call and ask.  If you are not a casino regular, look for deals at hotels at least 5 miles outside of the city.  There are plenty of accomodations in the surrounding areas.  We actually stayed in a nice, king sized hotel suite with a jacuzzi for around $250 for 2 weekend nights back in June.  So just do some research and you're bound to find something.
Be sure to bring a little spending money, casual clothing, beach/pool attire and at least one classy evening outfit for the casino.  It's always good to dress to impress in any casino.  Also, don't forget to tip your dealers and your cocktail waitresses.   

Cheesy but clean. Most are friendly. Fun!!! Good food.

Casinos, piers, amusment parks, shopping, concerts, 5-star hotels. It's a city for the gamblers for sure. Lots of fun.