Atlantic City Jackpot was published as a marketing tie-in with the Resorts International Atlantic City Casino and Hotel. Players take the role of gamblers spending a week in Atlantic City, high rolling their way to a fat life of riches and glamour. Each turn around the board constitutes one day of play time, during which the active player may gamble on craps, blackjack, the slots, and other games of chance. At any point the non-moving players may place side bets in favor of the moving player or the house.