Due For A Win

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  • DFAW #62: Recapping ZorkFest with Cousin Vito

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    On episode 62 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle’s not here so Craig awkwardly reads through the intro before providing a brief ZorkFest trip report. Then, Cousin Vito of Cousin Vito’s Casino Podcast (and ZorkFest’s MC) joins the show to share his thoughts on the weekend and on Atlantic City in general, including:

    • Impressions of Borgata, Golden Nugget, Caesars, and Bally’s.
    • Jitney adventures.
    • Casino restrooms.
    • Lessons learned from ZorkFest.

      • You can hear more ZorkFest recaps on Cousin Vito’s Casino and Vegas Confessions, or read about it at Miles to Memories.

      Also, don’t forget to vote in our Best of 2017 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: [ 0:59:31 | 28.6 MB | download here ]

      1 hr
    • DFAW #61: Mid-Trip Report from Park Place and the Boardwalk

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      For episode 61 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Craig and Kyle met in Atlantic City and recorded in a Bally’s Tower “Premium” room staring out at the Marina District and Absecon Bay. We talked about what we’d done so far, all the wings we were planning to eat, and what else was in store for the remainder of our trip. Plus:

      • Vote in our “Best of 2017” Listeners Poll!
      • Correction on the credit at Bally’s, Caesars, and Harrah’s for skipping housekeeping: It’s $10 food & beverage credit every night after the first night. (Thanks, Seven Stars Insider!)
      • The CRDA might chip in on the cost of knocking down Trump Plaza.
      • Craig does ZorkFest.
      • Revel/TEN: still closed.

        • In case you missed it, Craig talked AC and ZorkFest with Julian and Shane of Vegas Confessions. Give it a listen.

        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: [ 0:35:19 | 17.0 MB | download here ]

        36 min
      • DFAW #60: Stupid, or Stupid Fun?

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        On episode 60 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle’s back and there’s a ton of news to talk about! But first, are we making trip plans? Craig’s definitely going December 1st-2nd for TravelZork’s ZorkFest and Kyle’s hoping to fit in a day trip on the 1st. Then, so much news:

        • Atlantic City elected a new mayor.
        • Revel/Ten: still closed, but there’s another filing indicating a sale is close.
          • Straub denied it, naturally.
          • He also said he’d convert the property to a drug rehab center or hospital.
          • The NY-based firm who previously made Straub an offer is buying adjacent land now.
          • Atlantic Club owners said a sale is in the works but we haven’t heard anything for six weeks.
          • Outgoing Mayor Don Guardian said Trump Plaza will be demolished in spring 2018.
          • MGM is ready to build a $7 million sportsbook at Borgata.
          • Steel Pier observation wheel is not quite ready yet.
          • Bill’s Bar & Burger is coming to Golden Nugget.
          • Bally’s is offering $5 per night if you forgo housekeeping during your stay.
          • Wild Wild West has a new table game called Football Kings. One of us is really excited about it.

            • Also, while we weren’t recording for a few weeks, Craig appeared on Cousin Vito’s Casino podcast and wrote a guest post for TravelZork about why AC is awesome in the winter.

            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: [ 0:53:38 | 25.8 MB | download here ]

            54 min
          • DFAW Mailbag Vol. 1: Low Rollers with $1 Billion to Invest in AC

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            For our 59th episode, we respond to listener questions a month or two after getting them! Hopefully they’re still relevant to the people who asked the questions. Topics include:

            • Issues with online hotel booking, especially comped or discounted rooms.
            • Property-specific comps within Total Rewards.
            • Definitions of high, mid, and low rollers, and where we fit.
            • Best “bang for the buck” for low rollers.
            • Kyle’s “Diamond in a day” story.
            • Updates on Revel/TEN (still closed), Atlantic Club (still closed) and Trump Plaza (still closed).
            • What we’d like to see improved, and what we’d do if we had Straubian amounts of money to invest in AC.

              • Note: Craig mistakenly claimed that Caesars placed a deed restriction on The Atlantic Club property but that’s not true. They put a restriction on Showboat.

              Just kidding! Atlantic Club does have a deed restriction on it. Thanks to David W. in the Facebook group for clarifying.

              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: [ 1:14:21 | 35.7 MB | download here ]

              1 hr 15 min
            • DFAW Special: An Atlantic City Primer

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              In this very special episode of Due For A Win, we attempt to provide a primer of sorts for people who haven’t ever been to Atlantic City or haven’t been in a while. We start by saying we don’t like to compare AC to Las Vegas, then proceed to compare AC to Vegas for the next hour and a half. Included in this timeless gem:

              • A highly abridged and somewhat accurate history of Atlantic City.
              • The most comparable Vegas casino for each AC casino, which you’ll strongly disagree with.
              • A rundown of all the hotel towers so that you know what the heck you’re booking.
              • What you must do if you have one day in AC.
              • Some restaurant and bar recommendations.
              • Our new slogan for Atlantic City tourism…

                • If you’re thinking about checking out Atlantic City, this is a good episode to start with. If you go to AC often, you might have strong reactions. Either way, reach out on Twitter, post in our Facebook group, or email [email protected].

                Episode info: [ 1:30:10 | 43.3 MB | download here ]

                1 hr 31 min
              • DFAW #57: A Non-AC Trip Report

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                On episode 57 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig talk about their trip to Live! Casino Hotel in Hanover, Md., which included Interblock’s stadium craps/blackjack/baccarat/roulette terminals and having to pay for drinks. Then, some news.

                • Boneyard Bar & Grill is closing October 1st, then hosting a farewell weekend October 6th-7th, then closing again for good.
                • Non-casino tourism data for the first half of 2017 looks good.
                • Hard Rock updates:
                  • The fountain at the valet entrance has been demolished.
                  • The first Hard Rock signage is up! (For an employee entrance on the side of the building.) See photos in our Facebook group.
                  • Scores strip club says its lease should be honored once Hard Rock opens, so Hard Rock is suing.
                  • Revel/Ten: 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: [ 0:48:15 | 23.2 MB | download here ]

                    49 min
                  • DFAW #56: Elite Status in 2030

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                    On episode 56 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss their status for the April 2018 Connecticut casino meetup (spoiler: not looking too good for us), then they get into the latest news:

                    • The private investment firm trying to buy Revel upped their offer by a whole $5 million.
                    • The City Council totally wouldn’t stand in the way of a hypothetical, unlikely, high-speed rail connection from NYC to AC.
                    • Gilchrist is opening a second AC location in The Chelsea (now part of Tropicana).
                    • A country music/food truck festival we didn’t know about was canceled, but there was a big Showboat-related surprise in the organizer’s statement.
                    • Tropicana is offering a new Three Card Poker variant.
                    • Revel/TEN: 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: [ 0:41:40 | 20.0 MB | download here ]

                      42 min
                    • DFAW #55: Earnest Millennial Fans of AC

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                      On episode 55 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig talk about news, news, and more news, including whether or not Revel will be sold.

                      • Four bids were submitted for the Bader Field land.
                      • Revel owner Glenn Straub is apparently under criminal investigation (not related to Revel).
                      • Hard Rock Cafe will close Sept. 30th, then re-open in bigger location at Hard Rock casino.
                      • Dusk nightclub at Caesars has closed.
                      • Steel Pier observation wheel now slated for Oct. 5th opening.
                      • The Taj Mahal liquidation sale is over.
                      • Revel/TEN: still closed.

                        • Also, we want your questions and comments for an upcoming listener mailbag show! Email us at [email protected], Tweet at us, post something in our Facebook group.

                        Episode info: [ 0:55:44 | 26.8 MB | download here ]

                        56 min
                      • DFAW #54: Due To Give It All Back

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                        On episode 54 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig attempt to remember their Atlantic City trip from more than 10 days ago, including what they ate and where they gambled. Then, some news:

                        • Atlantic City casino revenue dropped 2.7% in July.
                        • But gross profits are up 20% so far this year!
                        • Tropicana got air rights to build a skybridge connecting The Chelsea to Trop.
                        • Providence nightclub will close and be replaced by another nightclub.
                        • Borgata’s resort fee went up $2.36 per night.
                        • Revel/TEN: 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: [ 1:10:40 | 33.9 MB | download here ]

                          1 hr 11 min
                        • DFAW #53: Counting Down the Hours

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                          On episode 53 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss their August 10th-11th trip plans and then get into the news, including the rumor that Glenn Straub has sold (or is in the process of selling) the former Revel property. Also:

                          • PierAC had its grand opening.
                          • Showboat is getting a comic con in April that is unrelated to AC Fan Xpo.
                          • National Sports Collectors Convention will return to AC in 2020.
                          • You’ll be able to watch the Mayweather/McGregor fight at Resorts for $49.
                          • The Boardwalk is longer now.
                          • The state has settled all casino tax appeals.
                          • Revel/TEN: 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: [ 0:56:31 | 27.1 MB | download here ]

                            57 min

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