Due For A Win

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  • DFAW #192: Let’s Get Weird

    On episode 192 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at the formation of the Atlantic City Beach Patrol and a third DVD for your Atlantic City concert collection. Then Kyle gives an in-depth review of the independent short film “Safe.”

    And it’s a mailbag episode so we answer all your most important questions, including:

    • Just how bad is the All/Tall/Small bet in craps?
    • What’s the best steakhouse in AC?
    • Which defunct casino would you most like to visit?
    • What could the Playground have done differently?
    • Which Boardwalk Empire characters are you?
    • What even is “Heidi”?

      • Like the podcast? Think there’s something we should discuss? Let us know in the comments, reach out to us on Twitter, post it in our Facebook group, or email us at [email protected].

      Episode info: [ 1:00:53 | 29.2 MB | download here ]

      1 hr 1 min
    • DFAW #191: A Holiday Gift For You

      On episode 191 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at the start of the rolling chair industry on the Boardwalk and an epic boxing match, then get into all sorts of news:

      • The lineup for the Tidal Wave Music Festival has been announced.
      • Spiegelworld’s show at Caesars has a name, an opening date, and an elaborate bar and dining concept.
      • Atlantic Club’s owner announced plans to convert the property to luxury condos.
      • Bart Blatstein proposed a $3 billion mixed-use development plan for Bader Field.
      • Steel Pier is getting two new roller coasters, slated for 2024 and 2025 openings.
      • The November casino revenue data is out.

        • Like the podcast? Think there’s something we should discuss? Let us know in the comments, reach out to us on Twitter, post it in our Facebook group, or email us at [email protected].

        Episode info: [ 0:35:25 | 17 MB | download here ]

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      • DFAW #190: Wrapping Up 2022

        On episode 190 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at some more Boardwalk history and yet another Atlantic City concert for your album collection, then do a big recap of 2022! Find out our favorite:

        • Meal of 2022
        • Bar we went to in 2022
        • Gambling thing that happened in 2022
        • Non-gambling thing we did in 2022

          • We also talk about things we want to do in 2023 and make some incredibly low-stakes wagers about it.

          Like the podcast? Think there’s something we should discuss? Let us know in the comments, reach out to us on Twitter, post it in our Facebook group, or email us at [email protected].

          Episode info: [ 1:06:09 | 31.8 MB | download here ]

          1 hr 7 min
        • DFAW #189: Five Hundred Dollar Dinner

          On episode 189 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at a storm that was dubbed “The Hurricane” and a Rolling Stones concert that was broadcast on Pay-Per-View, then give an in-depth trip report!

          Reviews include:

          • Caesars Centurion Tower Rooms
          • Cuzzie’s Pizzeria & Kitchen
          • The Yard’s winter menu
          • Nobu at Caesars
          • Gilchrist at Gardner’s Basin
          • I-95
          • Greyhound vs. OurBus

            • We also give an update on our very low stakes bets, and the news that Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! is closing after 26 years on the Boardwalk.

            Like the podcast? Think there’s something we should discuss? Let us know in the comments, reach out to us on Twitter, post it in our Facebook group, or email us at [email protected].

            Episode info: [ 0:48:02 | 23.1 MB | download here ]

            49 min
          • DFAW #188: Barcelona to Atlantic City

            On episode 188 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss a very important anniversary, then look back at a very early Boardwalk photo and a movie that briefly mentions Atlantic City. We also have a trip to plan, and there’s a lot of news:

            • Bar One at Resorts is “Candy Cane Lounge” through January 3rd.
            • TidalWave Fest is returning to Atlantic City in August 2023.
            • Bamboozle Festival has announced a some of its lineup.
            • Sun Country Airlines will start operating out of Atlantic City International in May 2023.
            • The October gambling revenue data is not great.

              • Like the podcast? Think there’s something we should discuss? Let us know in the comments, reach out to us on Twitter, post it in our Facebook group, or email us at [email protected].

              Episode info: [ 0:36:45 | 17.6 MB | download here ]

              37 min
            • DFAW #187: RIP Coyote Kate and Her Slot Parlor

              On episode 187 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at the “Scenic Railway” on the Boardwalk and some riveting bowling action at Showboat. Then we give some follow-up thoughts on our last trip before getting into the news:

              • A second big music festival has been announced for May 2023.
              • Nobu is open in the former Laurel Lounge space at Caesars.
              • Coyote Kate’s Slot Parlor at Wild Wild West is becoming a theater for a resident show by the creators of Absinthe. (See the thread in the Everything AC Casinos Facebook group.)
              • Casino Cafe & Grille has replaced Water Dog at Bally’s.
              • The September and Q3 revenue data is out. (See Wayne Parry’s article.)

                • Like the podcast? Think there’s something we should discuss? Let us know in the comments, reach out to us on Twitter, post it in our Facebook group, or email us at [email protected].

                Episode info: [ 0:36:07 | 17.3 MB | download here ]

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              • DFAW #186: Epic Philly vs. AC Showdown

                On episode 186 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at the Iron Pier and a brief casino workers strike that turned violent. Then we rate the Adjacent Festival lineup before doing our multi-city trip report!

                Reviews include:

                • Harrah’s Philadelphia
                • Rivers Casino Philadelphia
                • Vagabond for NFL Sunday
                • Borgata Classic and Water Club rooms
                • American Bar & Grille
                • B Bar
                • Marketplace Eatery breakfast

                Like the podcast? Think there’s something we should discuss? Let us know in the comments, reach out to us on Twitter, post it in our Facebook group, or email us at [email protected].

                Episode info: [ 0:48:34 | 23.3 MB | download here ]

                49 min
              • DFAW #185: Adjacent Festival is Coming

                On episode 185 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at the biggest name in saltwater taffy, Kyle gives a Horseshoe Baltimore trip report, then we try to plan a very short AC trip on the back end of a weekend in Philadelphia.

                In the news:

                • August’s record-high ocean water temperatures have been vacated due to a faulty sensor.
                • A new music festival is coming to the Atlantic City beach Memorial Day weekend and will feature blink-182 and Paramore.

                In case you missed it, be sure to check out Craig’s appearance on The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano from October 6th (beginning at 131:22).

                Like the podcast? Think there’s something we should discuss? Let us know in the comments, reach out to us on Twitter, post it in our Facebook group, or email us at [email protected].

                Episode info: [ 0:37:58 | 18.2 MB | download here ]

                38 min
              • DFAW #184: Solo In Atlantic City

                On episode 184 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at the opening of a pier that still stands today and a casino that doesn’t. Then Kyle gives a trip report for a one-night, midweek solo trip! Reviews include:

                • Renovated Waterfront Tower room at Harrah’s.
                • Guinness at The Irish Pub.
                • Fajitas at El Charro.
                • Breakfast at Bobby’s Burgers.

                Then, there are a couple quick news items to cover:

                • Water Dog at Bally’s is closed for good.
                • The Island Waterpark at Showboat is showing visible progress.

                Like the podcast? Think there’s something we should discuss? Let us know in the comments, reach out to us on Twitter, post it in our Facebook group, or email us at [email protected].

                Episode info: [ 0:34:21 | 16.5 MB | download here ]

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              • DFAW #183: Tropical Storm Hot Dog

                On episode 183 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at the city’s first year-round resident, the invention of salt water taffy, and “Wiener Wars” (be sure to check out the news clip). Also, we went to Maryland Live!, one of us might be going to Atlantic City solo, we mourn the imminent closing of a legendary AC dive bar, and we answer a couple listener questions.

                In the news:

                • Pic-A-Lilli Pub is closing.
                • Bar One at Resorts is becoming The Pink Pumpkin through October 30th.
                • The August casino revenue is out (and you can see our revenue spreadsheet now).

                Like the podcast? Think there’s something we should discuss? Let us know in the comments, reach out to us on Twitter, post it in our Facebook group, or email us at [email protected].

                Episode info: [ 0:40:48 | 19.6 MB | download here ]

                41 min

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              A podcast and blog about Atlantic City and the casino business.