Due For A Win

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The podcast currently has 174 episodes available.

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July 08, 2025DFAW #257: Casinos Hate This One Weird Trick
On episode 257 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss their willingness to do a one-night Vegas trip, share listener James T.’s experience in a casino video poker tournament, then discuss some news before the episode goes entirely off the rails.
In the news:
Maya Coastal Cocktails & Tapas opened on the Boardwalk right next to Resorts.
A Philly developer is planning to convert half the rooms at the Sheraton to apartments for 55-and-over residents.
You can now take a Boardwalk tram tour hosted by AC Mike Lopez.
The May casino revenue looks pretty good.
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Episode info: [ 0:31:02 | 14.9 MB | download here ]
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32min
June 25, 2025DFAW #256: Wind Creek Bethlehem
On episode 256 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play “Would You Rather” with some hypothetical slot scenarios, then Craig gives a full report on his day trip to Wind Creek Bethlehem. Details include:
The Outlets at Wind Creek
Restaurant selection
Game selection and table minimums
Availability of Wonder Woman slot machines
Video poker pay tables
Sign-up bonuses
Drink service
Starbucks prices
The town of Bethlehem itself
BONUS: The Electric Slide
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Episode info: [ 0:37:37 | 18.1 MB | download here ]
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June 12, 2025DFAW #255: Banana Tower
On episode 255 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play “Would You Rather” with hypothetical craps scenarios, cover news about room renovations at Tropicana and new restaurants at Ocean, look at the April casino revenue data, then dig into the mailbag.
In the mail:
James T. gives us a metric that may explain how crowded different casinos feel (see table below).
John M. asks what to do on an AC trip with his girlfriend, who doesn’t gamble much.
Check out this data.
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Episode info: [ 0:29:48 | 14.3 MB | download here ]
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May 29, 2025DFAW #254: Cigars Glow and Cocktails Command Attention
On episode 254 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play “Would You Rather” with short trip options, talk about the new Indian restaurant and cabaret/lounge coming to Hard Rock, then dive into a trip report. Hear all about:
Beers at Wonder Bar, South Beach Beer Garden, and Biergarten.
Meals at Setaara, Gilchrist, Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall (featuring Isabella’s Pizza), the BetMGM Sportsbook, and Bread + Butter.
Gambling at Harrah’s, Borgata, and Golden Nugget.
The renovated B Bar.
Rooms in the Harrah’s Laguna and Coastal Towers.
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Episode info: [ 0:49:46 | 23.9 MB | download here ]
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May 16, 2025 DFAW #253: Bring Back Luigi’s
On episode 253 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with types of restaurants and somehow end up banning all waiter service in AC casinos. Then, they quickly discuss the B Bar renovations, do some last-minute trip planning, and dive into the 2024 casino profit data.
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Episode info: [ 0:26:18 | 12.6 MB | download here ]
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April 30, 2025DFAW #252: Ocean’s 18
On episode 252 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with trip companions, then get into a whole lot of news:
Rhythm & Spirits and Cuzzie’s Pizza will be replaced by Isabella’s Italian Pizza Kitchen and Paulie’s Steak Italiano.
The Claridge is renovating rooms.
Ocean is renovating rooms and adding two new Stephen Starr restaurants and an Italian restaurant and more eateries and a “Sammi Sweetheart” shop and an indoor mini golf course and bar.
Borgata Comedy Club is no more, apparently.
March and Q1 2025 revenue is out.
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Episode info: [ 0:27:16 | 13.1 MB | download here ]
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28min
April 15, 2025DFAW #251: Buffets with Crab Legs
On episode 251 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig were inspired by the announcement of Golden Nugget’s new seafood buffet to play Always/Once/Never with different types of buffets. Then they quickly mention that the Aquarium reopened before getting into a trip report! Hear about:
Bally’s Tower renovated room
Staying at The Claridge
Lunch at King’s Pub
Beer at Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall
Happy hours at Vue and Park Place Prime
Phil’s Carousel Bar at Bally’s
Slots, video poker, and table game selection at Bally’s
Breakfast at Essl’s Dugout in Pleasantville
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Episode info: [ 0:44:36 | 21.4 MB | download here ]
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46min
March 26, 2025DFAW #250: Sore and Shore Festival
On milestone episode 250 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with Boardwalk views, talk about what life will be like 250 episodes from now, plan a very short AC trip, then cover a couple news items:
There will be an air show in AC this summer after all! A civilian air show called the “Soar & Shore Festival” will be held July 15-16.
February casino revenue data is out, which is an opportunity to look at the years-long decline of Caesars properties in AC.
Also be sure to check out Pat G.’s photos from the MAAC men’s basketball tournament at Boardwalk Hall in our Facebook group.
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Episode info: [ 0:44:36 | 21.4 MB | download here ]
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45min
March 14, 2025DFAW #249: Epic Wildwood vs. AC Showdown
On episode 249 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with defunct sports teams, read a listener comment about Wind Creek Bethlehem, discuss the latest updates on the Airshow, then answer Pat G.’s mailbag questions. Topics include:
Plans for the old Hilton.
Inexperienced craps dealers at Resorts.
Casino scents, particularly at Ocean.
Axe throwing.
Events at Boardwalk Hall.
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Episode info: [ 0:27:04 | 13.0 MB | download here ]
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28min
March 04, 2025DFAW #248: My Other Hobby Is Also Gambling
On episode 248 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with combat sports (real and staged), have a random discussion about arcades and trading card games, then get into the news:
Boardwalk Hall will host the welterweight unification bout between Jaron Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis on April 12.
Free parking is back at Golden Nugget.
Golden Nugget is also offering a promotion where you can get a status upgrade for the rest of the year if you earn enough tier points by the end of May.
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall reopened in February, and is offering happy hour twice a day.
January in-person casino revenue was up but online revenue was down.
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Episode info: [ 0:32:31 | 15.6 MB | download here ]
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33min

FAQs about Due For A Win:

How many episodes does Due For A Win have?

The podcast currently has 174 episodes available.