The casino itself is made up of over a thousand gaming options and boasts the only linked Mega, Major, and Minor Progressive Jackpots in the city on select Poker games. Just a stone’s throw from Philadelphia, visitors can easily travel to and fro to experience two major U.S. Atlantic City is widely known for its strip of casinos, famous boardwalk featuring views of the Atlantic Ocean, and also for being the inspiration to the original Monopoly game. Located in the heart of Atlantic City, considered a major resort area in the state of New Jersey, Golden Nugget serves as a fully-equipped casino and hotel.