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- DFAW #32: Best Of 2016
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On episode 32 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss the news and then close out the year by picking our favorites across several categories.
- News:
- Borgata wins lawsuit against Phil Ivey over baccarat winnings.
- New Jersey Senate and Assembly pass bill that would keep Carl Icahn from re-opening Trump Taj Mahal…
- So Icahn is shopping the property.
- Bally’s has a Dunkin Donuts.
- Best Of 2016:
- Best Casino Property (with many sub-categories).
- Best Restaurant (“fancy-ish” and casual).
- Best Non-gaming Attraction.
- Best New Thing.
- Biggest Disappointment.
- Most Exciting Thing for 2017.
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: [ 1:35:53 | 46.0 MB | download here ]
1 hr 36 min - DFAW #31: Duck Buns
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On episode 31 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss a few quick news topics, then Craig reviews a bunch of stuff from his recent AC trip.
- News:
- New Jersey defunds the CRDA, will use money to pay city debt.
- State-appointed city overseer to make $400 per hour.
- Fornelletto at Borgata is rumored to be closing April 1st.
- Reviews:
- Bally’s Jubilee Room.
- Wingcraft Kitchen & Beer Bar.
- Izakaya at Borgata.
- Casa Taco & Tequila (breakfast) at Tropicana.
- Human Nature’s Jukebox with a holiday “twist.”
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Episode info: [ 0:54:35 | 26.2 MB | download here ]
55 min - DFAW #30: Thanks For The Free Parking
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On episode 30 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss a bunch of news topics and then talk about Craig’s somewhat spontaneous upcoming AC trip.
- State Assembleyman looking into legislation that would allow racinos in North Jersey.
- Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve isn’t coming to Atlantic City this year.
- Bart Blatstein wants The Playground fully leased by the end of the year…
- Is parking the problem?
- Resorts is offering free parking, at least through January.
- Glenn Straub doesn’t think Polo North should have to get a casino license for TEN, sues New Jersey Casino Control Commission.
- MGM CEO Jim Murren vaguely hints at Borgata expansion.
- Rumor: Borgata’s hotel could become smoke-free.
- Atlantic City is getting its first distillery in the North Inlet.
- Craig’s heading to Atlantic City to see Human Nature. Where should he stay?
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: [ 1:06:54 | 32.1 MB | download here ]
1 hr 7 min - DFAW #29: The Preeminent Bucharest Casino Podcast
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On episode 29 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss a grab bag of topics before Craig admits that he doesn’t actually know how to play craps:
- The state names Jeff Chiesa Atlantic City overseer;
- The Claridge is now “The Claridge – A Radisson Hotel”;
- New skill-based slot, Frogger: Get Hoppin’, is coming to Tropicana and Golden Nugget!
- Check out the promo video;
- Update: Clarification that it’s actually other Frogger slots coming to AC, not skill-based version;
- Borgata’s resort fee has gone up to $15 + $5 state occupancy fee (see updated list);
- Two top execs are leaving Borgata for Hard Rock International…
- Could they end up at TEN?
- TEN gets a permit allowing it to accept guests;
- Finally, craps talk.
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Episode info: [ 1:00:36 | 29.1 MB | download here ]
1 hr 1 min - DFAW #28: Testing Our Skills
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On episode 28 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss some news and then dive into a big trip report! We talk about:
- Renovated Ocean Tower rooms at Resorts;
- Full-pay video poker at B Bar at Borgata;
- Gilchrist Restaurant at Gardner’s Basin;
- Souzai Sushi & Sake at The Playground;
- Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars;
- Chickie’s & Pete’s at Tropicana;
- Borgata’s bouncy craps tables;
- Our opinions on the casinos at Resorts and Tropicana;
- The second ever Due For A Win meetup (a.k.a. Atlantic City Meet Up a.k.a. ACMU).
We also discuss our experience with Danger Arena, AC’s first ever skill-based gaming machine, which is now available at Bally’s, Caesars, and Harrah’s. Craig also reviews Shaq Jack live dealer video blackjack at Tropicana, and of course talks more about Royal Derby, which is available at Tropicana and Resorts.
In the news:
- The state has rejected Atlantic City’s financial plan;
- Takeover imminent.
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: [ 1:24:38 | 40.6 MB | download here ]
1 hr 25 min - DFAW #27: Trip Planning, Vol. 3
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On episode 27 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig breeze through the city/state news so that we can talk about our upcoming trip!
- The city has approved a five-year fiscal recovery plan and presented it to the state;
- Borgata has some issues with semantics when it comes to the plan;
- State senate passes bill to keep Carl Icahn from union busting at Trump Taj Mahal, but Chris Christie will probably veto it;
- Correction: You do not compete with other players in Danger Arena, AC’s first skill-based “slot” machine…
- Read more from YourTripReports.com and Mr. AC Casino;
- One week from AC! We discuss things we’d like to do but probably won’t;
- We steal Vegas Fanboy’s topic about bankroll management and add nothing to the conversation, but still manage to talk about it for 20 minutes.
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: [ 1:12:22 | 34.7 MB | download here ]
1 hr 13 min - DFAW #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
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: [ 1:11:55 | 34.5 MB | download here ]
1 hr 12 min - DFAW 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 ]
1 hr 13 min - DFAW 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).
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: [ 1:02:41 | 30.1 MB | download here ]
1 hr 3 min - DFAW 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!
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: [ 1:05:44 | 31.6 MB | download here ]
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A podcast and blog about Atlantic City and the casino business.