Due For A Win

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June 12, 2016DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #16: Rush To Open
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On episode 16 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss:
Chris Christie signs Atlantic City aid package;
Showboat and Playground owner Bart Blatstein envisions AC with 20 casinos;
Boardwalk booze probably isn’t happening this summer…
and the chair of the AC Alcohol Beverage Control Board is pissed;
Hospitality workers might strike at Caesars, Harrah’s, Bally’s, and Tropicana;
New poll says New Jersey voters split on North Jersey casinos;
Dock’s Oyster House opens after renovations;
Borgata announces pool opening, beer garden, and Marketplace (formerly The Cafeteria);
Big surprises!
Blatstein plans to open Showboat as non-casino hotel in July;
Glenn Straub still claims former Revel will open June 15th, which would be an even bigger surprise;
MGM Resorts buys Boyd Gaming’s 50% stake in Borgata, will own 100% in Q3 2016.
Revel and Showboat: still closed … for now!??!
Like the podcast? Think there’s something we should discuss? Let us know in the comments, reach out to us on Twitter, post it on our Facebook group; or email us at [email protected].
Episode info: [ 1:08:02 | 32.7 MB | download here ]
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May 27, 2016DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #15: Nice To Meet You
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On episode 15 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss:
Atlantic City delaying decision on Boardwalk booze;
Bart Blatstein chosen to develop space between Revel and Showboat;
New Jersey Senate and Assembly finally pass takeover and PILOT bills;
Resorts CEO predicts 3-5 casinos will close if North Jersey gets gambling;
Rumors of Foxwoods’ interest in Atlantic City;
Glenn Straub offering 10 grand if you come up with a name for former Revel;
Trip Report!
We met some of you and had an awesome time;
Reviewing Tropicana and Resorts rooms;
We’re split on Royal Derby;
Craps killed Kyle;
Other random stuff about food, casinos, and gambling.
In the news:
The Star-Ledger bashes Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto for delaying takeover and PILOT bills;
Prieto responds;
Revel and Showboat: 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 on our Facebook group; or email us at [email protected].
Episode info: [ 1:18:52 | 37.9 MB | download here ]
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1h 19min
May 18, 2016DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #14: Trip Planning, Vol. 2
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On episode 14 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Craig and Kyle discuss:
Openings…
Guy’s Bar-B-Que Joint at Bally’s opened May 13th;
Kiss Kiss A Go Go at Trop opening June 16th;
Room renovations at Caesars, Bally’s, Tropicana, Borgata, and Resorts;
Can Revel open by June 15th?
Press of Atlantic City investigates;
So does listener Ed (Facebook login required);
You might be allowed to drink on the Boardwalk soon;
We’re heading to AC May 19th-21st.
Check Twitter and the Facebook group if you want to meet up with us!
In the news:
Revel and Showboat: 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 on our Facebook group; or email us at [email protected].
Episode info: [ 0:49:59 | 24.0 MB | download here ]
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May 08, 2016DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #13: The Episode That Constantly References Other Episodes
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On episode 13 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Craig and Kyle discuss:
A nod to Faces And Aces: Las Vegas for mentioning us;
Planning our May 20-21 trip;
Artlantic is no more;
CRDA bailing out Steel Pier;
NJ Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto’s rough day;
More detail on the ropes course at Revel…
Outdoors;
And indoors?
Bowling and pop-up shops coming to The Playground;
We want to meet you in AC. Details to come.
In the news:
PolitickerNJ foresaw doom for Prieto bill;
Revel and Showboat: 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 on our Facebook group; or email us at [email protected].
Episode info: [ 1:08:04 | 32.7 MB | download here ]
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1h 9min
April 23, 2016DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #12: What Won’t Revel Be?
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On episode 12 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast:
Craig doesn’t know what day it is;
Are we headed to a compromise on the state takeover bill?
AC sues state for $33.5 million;
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop gets a Jitney tour of AC;
Toby Keith and Florida Georgia Line will play beach concerts;
AC band Tuff Turf is having an album release party April 30th;
Glenn Straub says stuff…
He’s fighting the Showboat sale;
He still has big ideas for Revel;
He says the obstacle course will be ready June 15th;
New blog post: tips for finding cheap rooms in Atlantic City.
In the news:
Revel and Showboat: still closed.
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Episode info: [ 0:55:36 | 26.7 MB | download here ]
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April 10, 2016DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #11: Everybody’s Making Money
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In episode 11 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss:
The continuing state takeover saga…
Atlantic City avoids shutting down;
State Assembly will vote on its own version of the takeover bill;
Christie will campaign against North Jersey casino referendum if he doesn’t get his way;
Good news! Every AC casino turned a profit in 2015;
Borgata’s patrons aren’t sure if they’re in AC or not;
Tropicana gets mechanical horse racing;
Atlantic City Boardwalk Con and the National Sports Collectors Convention are coming;
New retail development on the Boardwalk is built but empty;
How would you measure success for Atlantic City?
In the news:
Revel and Showboat: 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 on our Facebook group; or email us at [email protected].
Episode info: [ 0:57:57 | 27.8 MB | download here ]
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58min
March 27, 2016DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #10: Still Open for Business
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In the epic milestone 10th episode of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss:
Our blog post about Atlantic City resort fees and taxes;
More comp offers from our last trip;
Atlantic City’s government will shut down for three weeks starting April 8th, meanwhile…
The state is still duking it out over the PILOT bill and Atlantic City takeover;
The Senate version of the PILOT bill now allows casinos to opt out if North Jersey casinos open;
City not dissolving water utility but will put Bader Field up for auction;
Live Nation will have a bigger hand in bringing events to beach and Boardwalk Hall;
Premier Nightclub at Borgata now opening April 8th;
Tickets still available for Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival, April 8th-9th;
Cafe 2825 wins NJ.com’s award for best Italian restaurant in New Jersey;
Listener emails:
Should the state allow for boutique casinos on the Boardwalk?
Is it worth going to AC if you’re a Las Vegas fan but not a big gambler?
Facebook group post: suggest a name for Revel!
In the news:
Revel and Showboat: 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 on our Facebook group; or email us at [email protected].
Episode info: [ 1:06:22 | 30.4 MB | download here ]
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1h 7min
March 13, 2016DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #9: The Fruits of Our Labor
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In episode 9 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss:
Our new Facebook group!
The comp offers are flowing in after our last trip;
Resorts Photoshops signage on their tower — check out their version vs. reality;
Casino hosts probably shouldn’t belittle your level of play;
A multi-platinum band is playing a free show Tuesday, March 15th, at Margaritaville;
The takeover bill progresses further…
Assembly refuses to vote on bill if it allows state to break public employee contracts;
Don Guardian is willing to go to jail to fight this thing;
City Council plans to dissolve water utility and make it a city entity;
WAV Nightclub opening April 1st at The Playground, Skrillex will be there April 2nd;
Premier Nightclub at Borgata also opening in April (check out that Twitter header);
Glenn Straub plans to open something at Revel by June 15th;
And he’s finally applied for a casino license!
Potential for North Jersey casinos is keeping Carl Icahn from investing $100M into Trump Taj Mahal upgrades;
Listener emails!
Is Playground and Showboat owner Bart Blatstein overextended?
Waived fees at Caesars/Harrah’s/Bally’s for Diamond members.
In the news:
Revel and Showboat: 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 on our Facebook group; or email us at [email protected].
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1h 7min
February 28, 2016Due For A Win Podcast #8: Trip Report
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In episode 8 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss:
The “intervention” bill (state takeover) progresses…
And Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian is not pleased;
Bart Blatstein named developer of the Garden Pier;
New Jersey sets rules for skill-based gaming;
Tropicana’s getting a weird new Ivan Kane nightclub, with “dispassionate” dancers;
Trip Report!
Gambled a lot at Caesars and Bally’s even though we said we weren’t going to;
Tried the Bally’s Boardwalk Bar so you don’t have to;
Didn’t love Tropicana;
Did love Resorts (and Royal Hunt video poker);
Roulette is terrible;
Royal flushes are not;
In the news:
Newark Star-Ledger’s editorial board has some hot takery for Don Guardian;
NPR Fresh Air episode: “Going For Broke: Atlantic City Falls On Hard Times”;
The New York Times: ‘A Crisis Every Day’ for the Mayor Trying to Rescue Atlantic City;
Read the whole intervention bill here, if you must.
Revel and Showboat: still closed.
Like the podcast? Think there’s something we should discuss? Let us know in the comments, reach out to us on Twitter, or email us at [email protected].
P.S. the cocktail in question is the Trifecta at The Continental.
P.P.S. I’m just gonna leave this here…
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1h 27min
February 14, 2016Due For A Win Podcast #7: Trip Planning
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In episode 7 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss:
AC could run out of money on Feb. 24th;
State financial oversight bill will likely be introduced Feb. 16th;
Wild Wild West at Bally’s has added Boardwalk Saloon, will be adding Guy Fieri BBQ joint;
Listener trip report: Golden Nugget with a host;
More about what we want and get in comps;
Plans for our Feb. 19th-20th trip!
(Here’s Barnyard Poker, in case you’re wondering.)
Revel and Showboat: still closed.
In the news:
State Senate President Steve Sweeney thinks Atlantic County should use its high bond rating to issue bonds that would pay for Atlantic City’s debt…
And why not have the County buy AC’s water utility while we’re at it?
Like the podcast? Think there’s something we should discuss? Let us know in the comments, reach out to us on Twitter, or email us at [email protected].
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1h 4min

FAQs about Due For A Win:

How many episodes does Due For A Win have?

The podcast currently has 285 episodes available.