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  • DFAW #72: Sports Betting Coming Soon

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    On episode 72 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig talk about their plans for the Ocean and Hard Rock dual opening, the April gambling revenue and Q1 profits, the potential return of minor league baseball, some openings and closings, and of course the huge news that you’ll soon be able to bet on sports in Atlantic City (and lots of other places).

    Sports Betting News Links:

    • State aiming for June 7th vote on sports gambling regulation bill.
    • Ocean has partnered with William Hill to run their sports book.
    • Borgata says they’ll be ready to take bets the day it’s allowed.
    • Golden Nugget might be barred from running a sports book? (Golden Nugget Las Vegas doesn’t take action on Rockets games.)
    • Sports betting was $34.1 million of Nevada’s $381 million gambling revenue in March 2018.
    • ESPN’s tracker says New Jersey should be ready months before neighboring states.
    • Marc Meltzer looks at how different regions could see different returns for sports betting.

      • Openings and Closings:

      • Open: The Crafty Crab at Bally’s.
      • Open: Chelsea Five Gastropub and Whiskey Five Bar in the Chelsea Tower at Tropicana.
      • Open: 2100 Bar & Lounge at Caesars.
      • Closing June 30th: Apple Store in the Playground.

        • 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: [ 1:05:50 | 31.6 MB | download here ]

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      • DFAW #71: Our Hard Rock vs. Ocean Opening Bet Just Got Interesting

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        On episode 71 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig talk about a month’s worth of Ocean and Hard Rock news, including both casinos announcing opening dates! Date? It’s one date. June 28th. Be there.

        Hard Rock:

        • will give you free rooms if you have a premium player’s club card from another casino.
        • has been granted a casino license.
        • announced opening weekend concerts by Carrie Underwood and Pitbull.
        • announced about 50 other shows.
        • will have a Howie Mandel Comedy Club.
        • is bringing boxing back to AC.

          • Ocean:

          • fixed their logo.
          • is tearing down the wall that was along the boardwalk, to be replaced by stairs.
          • is reconfiguring the casino floor.
          • announced the return of Revel restaurants American Cut and Amada.
          • announced the return of Revel clubs HQ and Ivan Kane’s Royal Jelly.
          • will have the world’s largest TopGolf Swing Suite.
          • will have Mark Wahlberg’s burger joint and a bar called Entourage.
          • will have an all-cereal eatery called Cereal Town.

            • Meanwhile:

            • Carl Icahn sold Tropicana to Eldorado Resorts and that could be bad for gamblers.
            • Chef Jose Garces filed for bankruptcy and sold his restaurants to Ballard Brands.
            • Bill’s Bar & Burger opened at Golden Nugget.
            • NJ Governor Phil Murphy booted the lawfirm in charge of the AC takeover, but future plans are unclear.

              • Also, sports betting is legal now but that happened after we recorded. More on that next time!

              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: [ 1:04:40 | 31 MB | download here ]

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            • DFAW #70: Let Us Drink on the Boardwalk

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              On episode 70 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle gives a trip report after showing a first-time AC visitor around town. Then we talk about whether we’re more excited for Hard Rock or Ocean before getting into the news:

              • Hard Rock will announce opening date and entertainment lineup on April 18th.
              • Ocean has partnered up with Hyatt.
              • City Council votes in favor of allowing open containers on the Boardwalk but doesn’t actually have the power to legalize it.
              • In 2017, Atlantic City got its fewest visitors since the early ’80s but casino profits were way up.

                • 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: [ 0:46:46 | 22.5 MB | download here ]

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              • DFAW #69: Interview with Elinor Comlay of Route 40

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                Before episode 69 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle has a long and protracted fight with the recording software while special guest Elinor Comlay of Route 40 very patiently waits. On Episode 69 of DFAW Kyle and Elinor actually have a conversation that gets recorded successfully. All this happens while Craig slacks plays Stardew Valley utilizes his DFAW paid benefits package at home with his new son! Congratulations Craig!

                Elinor is the co-founder of Route 40, a web-based local journalism startup covering South Jersey, with a particular emphasis on fresh reporting on Atlantic City and its surrounding towns. Kyle and Elinor discuss the beginnings of Route 40, as well as a few of Elinor’s recent articles, including Caesars, Bally’s And Harrah’s Already Expect To Be Hard Rock Losers and The PolerCoaster Is Behind Schedule.

                You can reach Route 40 at rtforty.com, as well as on their Facebook and Twitter pages.

                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: [ 48:35 | 35 MB | download here ]

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              • DFAW Mailbag Vol. 2: All the Things We Would Legalize

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                For our 68th episode, we answer more of your questions! Topics include:

                • Attracting more people to Atlantic City.
                • The potential impact of sports betting.
                • The lack of “resident” acts.
                • Predictions for Ocean.
                • Repercussions of two new casinos in 2018.
                • Safety in AC.
                • Caesars comp offers getting worse.
                • 3-4-5x craps and 6:5 blackjack.

                  • Have questions you’d like us to answer in a future Mailbag episode? Reach out on Twitter, post in our Facebook group, or email [email protected]. Thanks to everyone who sent questions!

                  Episode info: [ 1:12:28 | 34.8 MB | download here ]

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                • DFAW #67: Fantasy AC Casino Draft

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                  On episode 67 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig cover some quick news and then play a fun game!

                  News:

                  • January gaming revenue is disappointing.
                  • Ocean Resort Casino has a logo and is hiring.
                  • Someone’s Tropicana West Tower meth lab caught fire.
                  • Remember to opt in for double tier credits from Total Rewards this month.

                    • With that out of the way, we did a “fantasy AC casino draft” where we competed against each other to build the best AC casino by taking elements from other AC casinos. The one big rule was that we couldn’t pick more than two things from any one property. Thanks to David in the Facebook Group for the suggestion! The categories were:

                    • Slots/Video Poker
                    • Table Games
                    • Hotel Rooms
                    • Fine Dining
                    • Casual Dining
                    • Bars
                    • Non-casino Attractions
                    • Staff (including service/training)
                    • Parking
                    • Location

                      • See the highly produced marketing materials:

                      • Kyle’s KWA Resort and Casino
                      • Craig’s Gambler’s Paradise

                        • Then vote in the poll:

                        Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

                        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: [ 1:21:50 | 39.3 MB | download here ]

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                      • DFAW #66: Keeping Our New Year’s Resolutions

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                        On episode 66 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig talk about their trip to Horseshoe Baltimore, then look at the 2017 Atlantic City gambling revenue numbers and discuss what needs to happen to make 2018 a success.

                        Game rules:

                        • Ultimate Texas Hold’em.
                        • Top 5 Poker.
                        • Three Card Baccarat (note: this is NOT the same Three Card Baccarat game that is on Wizard of Odds).
                        • Criss Cross Poker (also check out You Can Bet On That #145).

                          • News:

                          • 2017 Atlantic City gaming revenue data is available.
                          • Golden Nugget now has a unified player’s club.
                          • Gordon Ramsay Steak is replacing The Steakhouse at Harrah’s.
                          • UFC Fight Night will be at Boardwalk Hall on April 21st.
                          • Revel/TEN/Ocean: still closed.

                            • 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: [ 1:14:48 | 35.9 MB | download here ]

                            1 hr 15 min
                          • DFAW #65: Best of 2017

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                            On episode 65 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig finally bring 2017 to a close (three weeks into 2018) with the highly anticipated and prestigious Due For A Win “Best of 2017” awards!  We go over listeners’ picks and our own choices in the following categories:

                            • CASINOS/HOTELS
                              • Best Hotel Rooms.
                              • Best Casino Service.
                              • Best Table Games.
                              • Best Slots.
                              • Most Fun Slot Machine.
                              • Best Value for Low Rollers.
                              • Best Player’s Club.
                              • Stingiest Player’s Club.
                              • Best Elite Status Lounge.
                              • Best Casino Website/Booking.
                              • Worst Casino Website/Booking.
                              • Best Non-Casino Hotel.
                              • Best Casino Property (overall).
                              • Worst Casino Property (overall).
                              • Most Improved Casino Property.
                                • FOOD & DRINK
                                  • Best Restaurant (overall).
                                  • Best New Restaurant.
                                  • Best Restaurant for Cheap Eats.
                                  • Most Overrated/Disappointing Restaurant.
                                  • Best Breakfast.
                                  • Best Cocktails.
                                  • Best Bar.
                                  • Best Club.
                                    •  TOTALLY RANDOM
                                      • Best Way to Kill Time When You’re Not Gambling.
                                      • Worst Way to Kill Time When You’re Not Gambling.
                                      • Best View.
                                      • Must-Do Thing for AC First-Timers.
                                      • Best Store to Get Something for Your Spouse Because You Won/Lost.
                                      • Best Event of 2017.
                                      • Biggest Disappointment of 2017.
                                      • Most Exciting Thing for 2018.

                                        • Thanks again to everyone who voted in the listeners poll!

                                        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: [ 1:59:05 | 57.2 MB | download here ]

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                                      • DFAW #64: Revel Has Been Sold. This is Not a Drill.

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                                        On episode 64 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig talk about the huge Revel/TEN/Ocean news and then get into Craig’s trip report. Links:

                                        • Revel sale was finalized on January 4th. (AP article by Wayne Parry)
                                        • Glenn Straub doesn’t deny it! (Press release, Tweeted by Philly Inquirer’s Amy S. Rosenberg.)

                                          • In the trip report, Craig reviews Nero’s Italian Steakhouse, Gilchrist, and Caesars Diamond Lounge, then talks a bit about outlet shopping, Pai Gow Poker, and late-night donuts.

                                          We promise we’ll do the Best of 2017 at some point.

                                          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: [ 1:03:02 | 30.3 MB | download here ]

                                          1 hr 4 min
                                        • DFAW #63: Call it the “Low Roller”

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                                          On episode 63 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle’s back but that doesn’t make Craig talk any less. Craig starts by going over his trip plans for next weekend, then there’s a ton of news to get through.

                                          The good:

                                          • The Steel Pier observation wheel opened the day after Christmas (and hasn’t been able to open since because of the cold).
                                          • Is a sale really in place for Revel? And is it really opening in May?
                                          • Hard Rock wants to open a gas station, car wash, and convenience store.
                                          • Atlantic City is getting a National Premier Soccer League team, starting play in 2018.
                                          • Resorts has renovated many of the rooms in the Ocean Tower.

                                            • The bad:

                                            • Four stores set to close at The Playground.
                                            • Local politicians are calling on the CRDA to terminate their contract with Miss America one year early after the Huffington Post published offensive emails from the pageant’s CEO.
                                            • Caesars has made some major changes to the upper levels of Total Rewards. (See breakdowns from Eric Rosenthal at TravelZork and Darryl McEwen’s Seven Stars Insider.)

                                              • And thanks to everyone who voted in our Best of 2017 Listeners Poll! We’ll announce the results soon.

                                              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: [ 0:58:56 | 28.3 MB | download here ]

                                              59 min

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