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- DFAW #42: Interview with Atlantic City Fan Xpo’s Shawn Smith
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On episode 42 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss the recently announced Atlantic City Fan Xpo with ACFX Co-Founder Shawn Smith.
Billed as the “ultimate geek vacation,” ACFX will bring a comic and gaming convention atmosphere to the Showboat, featuring a LAN center for online and in-person multiplayer gaming, a board gaming floor and an eSports arena, along with celebrity guests, exhibits, vendors, panels and workshops. Events will run every weekend from Memorial Day to Labor Day in 2017, but Shawn made it clear that they have ambitions beyond this year.
Keep an eye on acfxpo.com and @ACFanXpo on Twitter in the coming weeks for more information.
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Episode info: [ 1:10:41 | 33.9 MB | download here ]
1 hr 11 min - DFAW #41: The Poker Episode (Kind Of)
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On episode 41 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle gives a rundown of his recent trips to Maryland casinos, including craps at MGM National Harbor with Dr. Mike from You Can Bet On That, and poker at Horseshoe Baltimore. This leads to a 20-minute discussion about poker strategy and psychology that any real poker player will find laughable. Then, the news:
- DeWalt Brewing Company is moving from Reading, PA, to Atlantic City.
- Closings:
- Bill’s Gyro Souvlaki seems to be closed for good.
- Crafters Village at Gardner’s Basin gets shut down by the Park Service.
- Harrah’s food court is being replaced by another Guy Fieri place and Pin Up Pizza.
- TEN has an online casino up and running, but it’s only for play money.
- Hard Rock finalizes purchase of Trump Taj Mahal, outlines big renovation plans.
- Atlantic City Fan Xpo will be at Showboat every weekend this summer, but what is it?
- Revel/TEN: still closed.
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Episode info: [ 1:09:23 | 33.3 MB | download here ]
1 hr 10 min - DFAW #40: News About Soap And Booze
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On episode 40 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss all the news topics they skipped last episode, including:
- Caesars’ new soap.
- Little Water Distillery’s grand opening on March 25th.
- AC Beer and Music Festival, March 31st and April 1st.
- Updates on Hard Rock buying Trump Taj Mahal…
- They looked into buying Ten from Glenn Straub?
- Carl Icahn wanted to package Trump Plaza in the Taj sale;
- Hard Rock still wants a Meadowlands casino.
- Steel Pier starting prep for a 225-foot observation wheel (interview on AC Primetime).
- Developers agree to buy Atlantic Club with plans to build an indoor waterpark…
- And open 300 rooms by fall??
- Michael Symon’s Angeline opening May 6th at Borgata.
- Revel/TEN: still closed.
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Episode info: [ 1:08:26 | 32.9 MB | download here ]
1 hr 9 min - DFAW #39: The Best Laid Plans
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On episode 39 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig give a report on their March 9th-11th AC trip, which turned out very different than the plans discussed in episode 38. We also review some stuff!
- Food:
- Buddakan.
- Caesars Diamond and Seven Stars lounges.
- Rooms:
- Resorts Rendezvous Tower.
- Caesars Forum Tower (formerly Temple Tower).
- Gambling:
- Craps beats us up again.
- Pharaoh’s Secret Temple.
In the news…
- Revel/TEN: still closed.
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Episode info: [ 1:18:12 | 37.5 MB | download here ]
1 hr 19 min - DFAW #38: Taj Mahal Gets Hard Rocked
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On episode 38 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss the news, including the big announcement that Hard Rock International is buying the Trump Taj Mahal, and then talk a bit about their upcoming trip to Atlantic City. On the agenda:
- Pharaoh’s Secret Temple is at Harrah’s, not just Tropicana and Bally’s.
- Revel/TEN: still closed and having more drama…
- Glenn Straub is arguing over taxes (well, Payment In Lieu Of Taxes),
- The top exec at TEN might be under an FBI investigation.
- Hard Rock International is buying Trump Taj Mahal!!!
- It’s a $300 million “purchase and renovation” deal,
- Mayor Don Guardian mentioned a Summer 2018 opening.
- Carl Icahn looking into demolishing Trump Plaza, but it might be difficult.
- We’ll be in AC March 9th-11th!
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Episode info: [ 1:11:08 | 34.1 MB | download here ]
1 hr 12 min - DFAW #37: Why We Are The Way We Are
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On episode 37 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig have a heart-to-heart about what got them into casinos and gambling, then they discuss the news:
- Harrah’s continues going generic; Dos Caminos is now Veracruz.
- State Senate fails to override Governor Christie’s veto of the Taj Killer bill.
- State overseers reach a surprising deal with Borgata on owed tax refunds.
- Showboat/Playground owner Bart Blatstein buys up more land.
- The makers of Danger Arena have a new skill-based slot machine at Caesars and Trop.
- Caesars is hosting an eSports tournament.
- AC Restaurant Week is March 5-10 and tons of restaurants are participating.
- Tennessee Avenue might get some much-needed development.
- Revel/TEN: still closed.
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Episode info: [ 1:17:37 | 37.3 MB | download here ]
1 hr 18 min - DFAW #36: Going Generic
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On episode 36 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig follow up on their Total Rewards tier status conversation from episode 35, then discuss the news:
- Governor Chris Christie vetos the casino license warehousing bill.
- Red Bull Global Rallycross returning to Bader Field in August.
- Bubble craps is coming to Wild Wild West.
- Closings…
- The Twenties restaurant at Claridge is no more,
- Bill’s Bar and Burger at Harrah’s is now AC Burger Co.
- (What’s with the trend toward generic restaurants?)
- Potential sale coming for Tony’s Baltimore Grill.
- Lots on the TEN saga…
- Casino Control Commission says Glenn Straub needs a casino license,
- an NJ state senator responds by saying he’ll introduce a bill to change that,
- but Straub also hasn’t received a mercantile license or had health inspections done.
Also, Kyle visited MGM National Harbor and has a brief report, and we’ve scheduled our next Atlantic City trip! But it brings up the question: how important is it for everyone in your group to stay in the same hotel?
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: [ 1:22:29 | 39.6 MB | download here ]
1 hr 23 min - DFAW #35: Watered Down Diamond
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On episode 35 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig follow up on their promos and hosts discussion from episode 34, including whether it’s worth chasing Total Rewards Diamond status and if Caesars should be offering elite status through FoundersCard. Then, the news:
- State Assembly Speaker proposes $2 per night occupancy fee in AC.
- Huge inflatable water slide coming to beach in front of Tropicana this summer.
- Comic con looking for a new date.
- New Jose Garces restaurants coming to Tropicana.
- Glenn Straub plans to open TEN on February 20th with or without a casino.
- AC gaming revenue was up in 2016; first increase in 10 years…
- Will MGM National Harbor take a chunk of that revenue in 2017?
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Episode info: [ 1:06:50 | 32.1 MB | download here ]
1 hr 7 min - DFAW #34: Hosts and Promos (with guest Eric Rosenthal)
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On episode 34 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig are joined by Eric Rosenthal for another discussion of casino comps and players clubs. We focus on:
- Hosts:
- How to get a host if you’re not a high roller,
- How to keep your host happy (other than gambling a ton).
- Junkets.
- Promos.
- Tracking your play and comps.
If you missed Eric’s last appearance, check out Episode 23: Comp Harvesting.
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Episode info: [ 1:10:15 | 33.7 MB | download here ]
1 hr 11 min - DFAW #33: On The Slippery Slope
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On episode 33 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss the Phil Ivey/Borgata ruling in much more depth than last episode, then cover a bunch of other news ranging from disappointing to infuriating:
- Route 40 offers a rare glimpse of the CRDA’s strange decision-making process.
- Stuff is closing (some with plans to reopen):
- Starbucks in The Playground is gone,
- Sammy D’s at Harrah’s is closing for two weeks, will reopen with new name,
- The Pool at Harrah’s is closing for two months for major renovation.
- Trump Taj Mahal has an eventful few days:
- Files for deed restriction saying property cannot be a casino,
- Surrenders gaming license,
- Mockingly offers property to AC Mayor Don Guardian for $300 million.
- Oh, hi MGM. Borgata changes craps odds from 5x to 3-4-5x.
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: [ 1:12:03 | 34.6 MB | download here ]
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A podcast and blog about Atlantic City and the casino business.