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- DFAW 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 ]
56 min - DFAW 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 ]
58 min - DFAW 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 ]
1 hr 7 min - DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #9: The Fruits of Our Labor
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[ 1:06:58 | 30.7 MB | download here ]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.
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1 hr 7 min - Due For A Win Podcast #8: Trip Report
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[ 1:26:13 | 39.5 MB | download here ]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…
1 hr 27 min - Due 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].
1 hr 4 min - Due For A Win Podcast #6: Do You Feel Appreciated?
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In episode 6 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss:
- NJ Governor Chris Christie “pocket vetoes” the PILOT bill;
- State wants more involvement in AC finances, but don’t call it a takeover;
- State-appointed Emergency Manager Kevin Lavin moves on;
- Glenn Straub says he’ll open Revel space as water park, smaller casino;
- Borgata and Tropicana spending on renovations;
- Shaquille O’Neal is backing a $75 million urban redevelopment project;
- We discuss the pros and cons of Total Rewards;
- And talk about hosts and comps, thanks to our first listener email!
- Revel and Showboat: still closed.
In the news:
- Don Guardian’s “open letter” in the Philadelphia Business Journal;
- Borgata’s press release about renovations, with dizzying 3D video!
- Press of Atlantic City’s article on Christie not signing the PILOT bill.
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].
1 hr 16 min - Due For A Win Podcast #5: State Stuff
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(1:17:23, 35.4 MB, download here)In episode 5 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss:
- North Jersey casinos will be on the ballot;
- PILOT bill has passed state Assembly and Senate;
- State is threatening a takeover of Atlantic City;
- Head of the AC casino workers’ union backs the state takeover;
- Bart Blatstein’s purchase of Showboat has gone through;
- Appeals court upholds ruling allowing Trump Taj Mahal to strip benefits and pensions;
- Planned water park at former Atlantic Club falls through;
- 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].
1 hr 18 min - Due For A Win Podcast #4: The Downer
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In episode 4 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss:- Atlantic City owes Borgata all the money, could go bankrupt;
- Steel Pier owes its creditors money, could lose half its rides;
- North Jersey casinos might be on the ballot, could cost AC more casinos;
- The Playground breaks a Guinness World Record, no one talks about it;
- But hey, Borgata is getting a new club!
- And the CRDA has approved plans for the “Polercoaster”!
- Revel and Showboat: still closed.
In the news:
- A bit about the North Jersey casino referendum proposals;
- But it might not be on the ballot after all;
- State Assembly’s proposal will have public hearing on Jan. 7th.
Like the podcast? Hate it? 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].
1 hr 11 min - Due For A Win Podcast #3: Caesars, Fix Your Website
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In episode 3 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss:
- New Jersey moving to lift the deed restriction on Showboat;
- Are North Jersey casinos going to kill Atlantic City?
- Caesars lobbies to get beneficial bankruptcy language into unrelated government spending bill;
- Bally’s renovates rooms, names them after Vegas show that is about to close;
- Borgata gets a new celebrity chef restaurant;
- The issues with the Total Rewards website;
- Revel and Showboat: still closed.
In the news:
- Competing plans for a statewide referendum on North Jersey casinos;
- But 56 percent of NJ residents oppose it.
Like the podcast? Hate it? Think there’s some way we can make it better or something we should discuss? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter.
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A podcast and blog about Atlantic City and the casino business.