Major life decision: Should I move to Atlantic City or Las Vegas?

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To make a long story short, I am being forced to move away from home in a few months (probably for the best) and have decided to take a shot at being a dealer/player in one of the two aforementioned places.

AC pros
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-Only 2 hours away from home, so I would still be able to see my friends and family frequently. There are no other conceivable pros.

AC cons
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-Scummy, depressing people everywhere.

-Dangerous surrounding areas.

-Shortage of action during the week.

LV pros
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-Americas Playground, I've always loved the look and style of this city even when I was very young.

-Right in the center of the poker world. I'd be able to watch the whole world series first hand, etc...

LV cons
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-Too far away from home to visit frequently. I'm not exactly good at making new friends. I fear I will become isolated. Nothing much else bothers me about the idea.

If you were in my situation, what would you do? Should I also be considering LA? I really don't like the idea of living there but I heard it might be the best place in the US for a player. It's certainly the most expensive place to live of the three. Speaking of which, does anyone know if housing is generally cheaper in AC or LV?

Please share any and all opinions you have on any part of this topic. The more feedback I can get the more confident I'll feel about my decision. Thanks a lot!