Preface
1: Stories from a Casino Economy
Vignette: SueBee’s story
2: A City Built on Sand
Vignette: Caroline and Ruth’s story
3: Going Upscale in an Era of Income Polarization
Vignette: Ken and Marlene’s story
4: Dealing with Change
Vignette: Inez and Lily’s story
5: The Squeeze on Service
Vignette: Aparna’s story
6: Collective Voice in Turbulent Times
Vignette: Peter’s story
7: Public Investment or Socialized Risk?
Vignette: Lena’s story
8: The Future of the Casino Economy
Appendix: Atlantic City Casinos Timeline
Bibliography