Due For A Win

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October 10, 2016DFAW #26: Talking AC With Dr. David G. Schwartz
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In episode 26 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, we welcome special guest Dr. David G. Schwartz to discuss the Trump Taj Mahal closing as well as AC past, present, and future. Dr. Dave is an Atlantic City native who worked in security at Trump Taj Mahal in the 1990s and is now one of the foremost scholars on gambling history and the casino industry. He directs the Center for Gaming Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and has written books about Atlantic City, Las Vegas, and gambling history.
His book Boardwalk Playground: The Making, Unmaking, & Remaking of Atlantic City, offers a history of the people, places, attractions, and events that have shaped the city over time.
You can find him on Twitter at @DrDave702 and @UNLVGaming. His website is dgschwartz.com, his articles can be found at Vegas Seven, and you can hear him on the Vegas Gang Podcast.
Find his books on Amazon:
Boardwalk Playground: The Making, Unmaking, & Remaking of Atlantic City
Tales from the Pit: Casino Table Games Managers in Their Own Words
Grandissimo: The First Emperor of Las Vegas
Roll The Bones: The History of Gambling
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Episode info: [ 1:11:55 | 34.5 MB | download here ]
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1h 12min
October 04, 2016DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #25: Green Chip Episode
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On episode 25 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast:
Atlantic City is trying a tricky financial maneuver to help their debt situation…
A credit rating agency takes a dim view of it;
Pro-North Jersey casino group halts its campaign;
State Senate President introduces bill in response to Taj reopening rumors;
Harrah’s will renovate its Bayview Tower rooms…
And has raised resort fees (as have Caesars, Bally’s, Golden Nugget, and Tropicana);
New name for Revel announced, to much acclaim…
And the CRDA approves Polo North’s site plan;
Skill-based gaming is coming to Total Rewards properties this year…
Check out a brief glimpse from the Global Gaming Expo;
Tropicana has introduced Shaq Jack! (promo video here)
And a new podcast, which discusses Shaq Jack in episode 1!
Golden Nugget is offering live dealer gaming online;
Don’t forget: we are doing a meetup on Friday, November 4th, 7:30 pm, at the Mountain Bar at Wild Wild West!
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: [ 1:12:36 | 34.9 MB | download here ]
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1h 13min
September 18, 2016DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #24: People Say…
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On episode 24 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast:
The next Due For A Win meetup will be Friday, November 4th, 7:30 pm, at the Mountain Bar at Wild Wild West!
Atlantic City has already violated the terms of their loan from the state,
City Council president says it “shows we can’t make the tough decisions necessary”;
Polo North presented its Revel site plan to the CRDA,
Drama ensued;
Bart Blatstein in talks with Carl Icahn to buy Trump Plaza?
And promises Showboat is “going to be amazing.”
Trump Taj Mahal has filed paperwork to close October 10th;
Weather forecasts likely hurt AC’s Labor Day business;
Millennials prefer drinking to gambling;
Vegas sports books are charging people to watch NFL games — could AC do that?
In the news:
Is red tape holding up A.C.’s future? (Nicholas Huba, Press of Atlantic City).
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Episode info: [ 1:02:41 | 30.1 MB | download here ]
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September 03, 2016DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #23: Comp Harvesting
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On episode 23 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig are joined by expert comp harvester Eric Rosenthal to discuss how to make the most of casino promotions, players clubs, and hosts.
Some resources:
Comp City by Max Rubin;
Seven Stars Insider;
TravelZork;
Gambling With An Edge;
If you’d like to chat more about comps or ask Eric a question, join the Due For A Win Facebook group!
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Episode info: [ 1:05:44 | 31.6 MB | download here ]
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1h 6min
August 27, 2016DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #22: To Hell With That
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On episode 22 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast:
The city is already in danger of violating the terms of the state’s loan;
Bell Biv DeVoe and En Vogue beach concert announced;
Escape AC has a soft opening at Tropicana (see press release);
Atlantic City casino profits up 21% in first half of 2016;
Straub says he might give up on Revel…
Then he says he’ll open by the end of the year;
Maybe even October 1st;
And maybe there will be timeshares;
We discuss a potential November AC trip;
Kyle discusses a recent trip to Horseshoe Baltimore;
And an interesting theory about Carl Icahn’s long-term plans.
In the news:
Christian Hetrick explains the water utility issue very clearly on NJTV;
Watch NJTV’s series on the rise and fall of Atlantic City;
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Episode info: [ 0:58:30 | 28.1 MB | download here ]
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August 12, 2016DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #21: Talking Taj
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On episode 21 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss:
The latest in the city’s financial crisis…
First installment of the state bridge loan is coming;
The bids for Bader Field aren’t great;
MGM provides some more info on the My Borgata-to-M life Rewards transition;
Trump Taj Mahal announces plans to close after Labor Day…
Carl Icahn blames union;
Union blames Carl Icahn;
What does this mean for the remaining casinos?
The benefits of the “Group Gamble”;
Jimmy Buffett will be performing on the beach this weekend;
Revel: still closed, will probably have more company soon.
In the news:
Taj closure’s impact on local businesses (Nicholas Huba, Press of Atlantic City);
Analysts react to the decision (Martin DeAngelis, Press of Atlantic City);
Once-promising South Inlet will have one more closed property (Huba again).
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Episode info: [ 1:05:46 | 31.6 MB | download here ]
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1h 6min
August 03, 2016DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #20: Sometimes Things Happen Between Recording and Posting
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On episode 20 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, which Kyle and Craig recorded the night before Trump Taj Mahal’s management announced plans to close:
Revel probably can’t open until late September;
An already out-of-date update about the Taj Mahal strike;
MGM Resorts officially owns Borgata, and M life Rewards are coming;
Craig’s trip report!
Tropicana’s check-in process is weird;
Magique: Remixed with Kevin & Caruso is entertaining;
Dinner at The Continental, breakfast at Teplitzky’s;
Long overdue: listener Paul’s trip report!
Borgata is great;
Some reasons AC is preferable to Vegas;
We may have steered you wrong with comp advice in Episode 19 (Facebook discussion)
Revel: still closed, and we don’t want to add another casino name here.
In the news:
Trump Taj Mahal announces plans to close after Labor Day.
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Episode info: [ 1:03:59 | 30.7 MB | download here ]
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July 18, 2016DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #19: Maybe Wait To Board The Showboat
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On episode 19 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss:
The latest poll on North Jersey casinos;
Revel “no closer to opening this week than it was a month ago”;
But Glenn Straub says he’s also talking to “the Hard Rocks of the world”;
AC City Council president wants to add a $10 fee to all hotel rooms;
Members of our Facebook group posted pics of new stuff:
Showboat looks sad;
Borgata’s Marketplace, Beer Garden, and outdoor pool are all open;
Craig has booked a stay at Tropicana…
Where listener Steve recently made a couple trips;
Craig and Kyle can’t figure out when they’ll ever get to AC at the same time again;
Revel: still closed.
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Episode info: [ 0:53:58 | 25.9 MB | download here ]
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54min
July 08, 2016DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #18: All Aboard The Showboat
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On episode 18 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss:
Casino hospitality workers striking against Trump Taj Mahal;
Rumors that the FTC might kill resort fees;
Legislation that would allow The Chelsea to add a casino;
Snobbing out about the beer list at Borgata’s new Beer Garden;
Hillary Clinton came to Atlantic City and said stuff;
Showboat: OPENING FRIDAY!!!!
With a website and a reservation system and everything. Nifty.
Revel: still closed.
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Episode info: [ 0:47:54 | 23 MB | download here ]
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48min
June 26, 2016DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #17: Where Revel Still Has No Name
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On episode 17 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss:
Casino workers union threatens to strike beginning July 1st;
Revel can’t open yet, Glenn Straub blames New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement;
NJ State Assemblyman suggests legalizing marijuana to solve AC’s budget woes;
No North Jersey Casinos Coalition launches campaign to defeat referendum;
Toby Keith won’t play a beach concert this summer, but Blink 182 will;
Revel and Showboat: you guessed it … still closed.
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Episode info: [ 0:46:15 | 22.2 MB | download here ]
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47min

FAQs about Due For A Win:

How many episodes does Due For A Win have?

The podcast currently has 285 episodes available.