There are plenty of good video poker games in AC. Trop has tons of machines, including good 9/6 ones, and Resorts has a few 9/6 also. I know that others do too, but I"m not at home and don't have the info at my fingertips.
The new Borgata is a beautiful casino, worth checking out.
Yes, the blackjack sucks in all of AC. There are no good games- certainly no handheld ones. Do I occasionally go down there (only 90 minutes for me) and play blackjack for a few hours? ABSOLUTELY.