If it turns out that the solution to the six-year slump at Atlantic City casinos fits into the palm of a gambler's hand, then good things really do come in small packages.
That's probably putting too much faith, though, in the latest attraction being considered for the Shore resort: allowing patrons to place bets on their cellphones, iPad-style tablets, and other mobile gadgets.
New Jersey regulators issued temporary rules for mobile betting effective this week, following state lawmakers' approval earlier this year of a law permitting the wagering innovation that's already in use in Las Vegas.
