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- DFAW 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;
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: [ 0:58:30 | 28.1 MB | download here ]
59 min - DFAW 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).
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: [ 1:05:46 | 31.6 MB | download here ]
1 hr 6 min - DFAW 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.
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: [ 1:03:59 | 30.7 MB | download here ]
1 hr 4 min - DFAW 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.
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: [ 0:53:58 | 25.9 MB | download here ]
54 min - DFAW 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.
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: [ 0:47:54 | 23 MB | download here ]
48 min - DFAW 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.
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: [ 0:46:15 | 22.2 MB | download here ]
47 min - DFAW 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 ]
1 hr 9 min - DFAW 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 ]
1 hr 19 min - DFAW 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 ]
50 min - DFAW 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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About Due For A Win
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A podcast and blog about Atlantic City and the casino business.