Due For A Win

On episode 162 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at a time when it was impossible to get change (before Covid), and a winter storm that cut the Steel Pier in half. Then we get into trip plans because we’re just a few days away from heading to AC, but a lot of the plans have already changed and the rest is just us being indecisive.

We didn’t find any news interesting enough to talk about, but we did cover the October gambling revenue.

Also, here’s the video of the 1962 storm that we discussed, if you have three minutes to kill.

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Episode info: [ 0:33:02 | 15.9 MB | download here ]

On episode 161 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at a short-lived newspaper that wasn’t even published in the city, and the pioneering hotel that launched the city’s first health spa. Then Kyle gives a depressing Horseshoe Baltimore trip report before we get into some news:

• Hawaiian-inspired restaurant Makai is open at Ocean.
• Bally’s introduced a new player’s club, featuring downgrades.
• A former swingers’ club is set to become a seafood restaurant.

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Episode info: [ 0:32:54 | 15.8 MB | download here ]

On episode 160 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at the humble beginnings of the Dennis Hotel, a shipwreck that has become a historic site, and a random Steel Pier concert poster. Then we skip the news and the Boardwalk Empire recap because Kyle went to AC and has a trip report! Hear his thoughts on:

• The Borgata experience.
• Dinner at Izakaya.
• Spa prices.
• $20 chips.
• Finally getting AC time without Craig.
• Getting “flat bet” without a players card.

Also be sure to check out this glorious vintage Boardwalk photo that we were ogling during the post-show discussion.

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Episode info: [ 0:36:09 | 17.4 MB | download here ]

On episode 159 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, we start by remembering Darryl McEwen, who died on October 10th at age 72. Darryl published the Seven Stars Insider website, wrote the Mr. AC Casino column for Atlantic City weekly, and did a monthly feature on Atlantic City events for TravelZork. He will be sorely missed.

Looking back at AC history, we discuss an Atlantic City resident who broke new ground in 1859, and a collision between a cruise ship and an oil tanker that occurred in 1959.

In the news:

• Bally’s has set up a Lightning Link Lounge in part of the casino.
• Nola’s Lounge at Ocean will have a grand opening October 29th-30th.
• The New Jersey Casino Control Commission approved Ilitch Holdings as a new investment partner in Ocean.
• Possibly unrelated, Ocean CEO Terry Glebocki resigned unexpectedly.
• The production company behind Absinthe is bringing a show to a brand new theater at Caesars in the first quarter of 2023.
• Atlantic City casinos posted strong gambling revenue numbers in September.

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Episode info: [ 0:39:24 | 18.9 MB | download here ]

On episode 158 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss how the first public school on the island was created and when “Summertime on the Pier” danced its way into living rooms. We also discuss random topics like 2-night vs. 1-night trips, our favorite AC casinos, and what we’d do if all hotel rooms suddenly cost $300. Then we get to the news:

• Sandpiper Coastal Bar & Grill is now open in the old Robert’s Steakhouse space at Hard Rock.
• The August casino revenue data looks solid.

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Episode info: [ 0:32:05 | 15.4 MB | download here ]

On episode 157 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig have informed discussions about Parisian lighthouse technology and 1950s military aviation and weaponry. Then it’s time for a trip report, including:

• Ocean, Resorts, and Tropicana rooms
• Lucky Snake Arcade at Showboat
• Dougherty’s Happy Hour
• Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall
• VUE at Claridge
• Steel Pier Pizza
• Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House
• Cuba Libre drinks
• Ryfe
• Chelsea Pub & Inn
• Hayday Coffee
• Long Room at Borgata
• And more!

In case you missed it, be sure to check out Craig’s latest appearance on The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano.

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Episode info: [ 0:49:34 | 23.8 MB | download here ]

On episode 156 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at an Atlantic City-themed musical variety special that aired on NBC in 1956 (see a clip on YouTube), then discuss memories of Harry’s oyster bar after it announced it will close on September 26th. After that, it’s time for some trip plans with just days remaining until we’re in AC for two nights! And we finally wrap up season 3 of Boardwalk Empire.

Be sure to check out Craig’s latest appearance on The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano!

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Episode info: [ 0:34:51 | 16.7 MB | download here ]

On episode 155 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at 1855 when construction started on the Absecon Lighthouse, then 1955 when the motel era was in full swing and the Nautilus and Sun ‘N’ Sand motels opened.

And of course, the biggest AC-related news:

• Craig will be on The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano on WABC Radio (AM 770 in and around New York) at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, September 9th Thursday, September 16th! –Updated after publishing.
• We’re going to Atlantic City September 17th-19th!
• Ocean’s getting a swanky new “Las Vegas-style lounge.”
• A table game player in Vegas hit a $1.1 million dollar jackpot but got tip-shamed by the Internet, so did they really win in the end?

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Episode info: [ 0:34:48 | 16.7 MB | download here ]

On episode 154 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss the best options if you only have two hours to spend in AC. We also look back at 1854 when Atlantic City was incorporated, the first mayor was elected, and the first train made its way to the resort. Then we jump ahead 100 years to the centennial celebration and “Diamond Jubilee of Light,” as well as yet another fire on the Boardwalk.

There wasn’t a ton of news but we did correct some mistakes from last episode and talk about the July gambling revenue while making more mistakes. Check out the relevant links:

• 1854 information is included in this page from the Atlantic City Free Public Library.
• Check out the photorealistic depiction of the Diamond Jubilee of Light, and the commemorative coin that Kyle’s coveting.
• Atlantic City Advantage is live and contains loads of info.
• We once again reference FireEngineering.com, which has the details on the 1954 Steel Pier fire.
• Behold the July gambling revenue data straight from the NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement.

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Episode info: [ 0:39:53 | 19.1 MB | download here ]

On episode 153 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back the first hotel and the first motel in AC, wax nostalgic over some late-’90s bands, then get into the news:

• The mask mandate is back in Vegas, but not in AC (at the time of publishing).
• The Bally’s Tower will be fully pink again.
• CitiGroup is helping Showboat sell bonds to fund development of the waterpark.
• Leavander’s 22 is open at The Claridge.
• Friend of the Podcast Ed wrote up a list of non-gambling attractions in AC, posted on You Can Bet On That’s website.
• Amy S. Rosenberg tried every pizza place on the Boardwalk and ranked them.
• June was a record-breaking month for gambling revenue in New Jersey.

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Episode info: [ 0:41:34 | 20.0 MB | download here ]