"We believe that by having internet gaming, the next step is to come visit," says Joe Kelly, President of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce. "When people come visit, that's our key to job creation."
Not everyone supports online gambling. Visitors in Atlantic City say it could be too difficult to regulate, and not many people will leave the computer for a casino.
"You're not going to, because you're comfortable at home, and that promotes gambling addiction," says Atlantic City visitor Pam Braxton.
Tony Rodio, President of the Casino Association of New Jersey, released a statement that says:
"The objectives for the continued stabilization, development and success of Atlantic City that Governor Christie and our legislature has facilitated over the past couple of years have taken a significant step forward today with the passage of Internet Gaming. We are grateful to Governor Christie and our legislature for their support and look forward to working with our 
Officials say New Jersey Gov. Christie signed the bill on Tuesday, a few hours after the state legislature passed a revised bill.
The revised bill includes setting a 10-year trial period for online betting, at which time it will be evaluated. Players don't have to be New Jersey residents, but must be in the state to gamble.
New Jersey is now the third state in the country to legalize online gambling.
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