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| New Jersey Facts |
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In 1977, New Jersey voters approved legislation allowing legalized casino gambling in Atlantic City. |
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The first baseball game was played in Hoboken, New Jersey. |
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The counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Passaic, and Union are often referred to as the Gateway Region, because of their proximity to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. |
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