Due For A Win

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  • DFAW #242: Responsible For Your Good Time

    On episode 242 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with nice hotel rooms, Kyle offers up a scenario about bringing a group of 4 friends to dinner in AC, then it’s time to plan a two-night trip that might involve bringing a group of 4 friends to dinner in AC!

    In the news:

    • Ocean is hosting a holiday shopping village on Saturdays through December 14th.
    • The Army Corps of Engineers is finally supplying AC with much-needed sand.
    • October’s in-person gambling revenue was bad but the online revenue broke records.

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      Episode info: [ 0:39:58 | 18.7 MB | download here ]

      39 min
    • DFAW #241: Harrah’s Cherokee and Hard Rock Bristol

      On episode 241 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with low-end hotel rooms, and proudly announce that they have an AC trip on the books for December. Then, Kyle gives a trip report from North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, with stops at Harrah’s Cherokee in Asheville, N.C., Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River in Murphy, N.C., and the brand new Hard Rock in Bristol, Va.

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      Episode info: [ 0:34:32 | 16.6 MB | download here ]

      35 min
    • DFAW #240: Due For A Win Does Not Recommend

      On episode 240 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with holidays to visit AC, get some novel recommendations, then talk about the news:

      • Wild Wild West at Caesars is now just “The West.”
      • Tropicana is now offering surrender at all 8-deck blackjack tables.
      • A Philadelphia developer is planning to convert a historic New York Ave. building to apartments.

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        Episode info: [ 0:34:21 | 16.5 MB | download here ]

        35 min
      • DFAW #239: Noodles of Albuquerque

        On episode 239 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with various vices before discussing the news and answering some mailbag questions.

        News:

        • Showboat has added an all-ages video poker area at Lucky Snake (h/t to Justin W. in the Facebook Group).
        • The proposed Unicoaster at the site of the Sands people mover has been scrapped.
        • September casino revenue wasn’t amazing.

          • Mailbag:

          • Will we share our love of AC and gambling with our kids once they’re of age?
          • What’s the best place to level up your player’s club status?
          • Why does Noodles of the World at Borgata list Cleveland on their sign?

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            Episode info: [ 0:42:06 | 20.2 MB | download here ]

            43 min
          • DFAW #238: Pushcart to Stiletto

            On episode 238 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with modes of transportation, Craig reviews the 2004 book Boardwalk of Dreams by Bryant Simon, then there’s some news and a couple mailbag questions:

            News:

            • The Atlantic City Aquarium reopening has been delayed until December.
            • The city dismantled an elaborate homeless encampment under the Boardwalk.
            • Boyd Interactive purchased Resorts Digital.
            • The August casino revenue data seems decent.

              • Mailbag:

              • Caesars vs. Tropicana with kids.
              • Things we only do in AC.

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                Episode info: [ 0:29:03 | 13.9 MB | download here ]

                30 min
              • DFAW #237: Vibes Off The Charts

                On episode 237 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with drink types, then do a trip report for the first time in far too long. Reviews include:

                • Resorts Rendezvous Tower room.
                • Chicken Guy!
                • Biergarten.
                • Angeloni’s Club Madrid.
                • Mukashi Happy Hour at Resorts.
                • Hot Bagels & More.
                • The Frank-n-Tini from the Boo Bar.
                • Mississippi Stud.
                • Bubble Craps.
                • Fake Heidi slots.
                • The casino scent at Hard Rock.
                • In-depth analysis of the fit of different sneaker brands.
                • And more!

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                  Episode info: [ 0:53:03 | 25.5 MB | download here ]

                  54 min
                • DFAW #236: Tablet Games for 2-Year-Olds

                  On episode 236 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with relaxation options in AC, then talk about an upcoming trip (finally!), before discussing the news:

                  • Bar One at Resorts becomes “Boo Bar” starting Friday, September 13.
                  • Borgata got busted for underpaying their taxes.
                  • Gypsy Bar at Borgata has closed, to be replaced by a “reimagined gaming experience.”
                  • Showboat has a new website that finally lists Limonada.

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                    Episode info: [ 0:36:32 | 17.5 MB | download here ]

                    37 min
                  • DFAW #235: Due To Seasonality

                    On episode 235 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with Boardwalk shops, talk about some new openings and seasonal closings, then dive into the July revenue data. (Be sure to check out Jeff from Nu Yawk’s video that shows all the new places on the Boardwalk.) In the news:

                    • Forno Roman Pizza has opened on the Boardwalk.
                    • Chicken Guy! is open at Resorts.
                    • The Yard at Bally’s is closing for the season on September 8th.
                    • July casino revenue data is out.

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                      Episode info: [ 0:30:43 | 14.7 MB | download here ]

                      0 min
                    • DFAW #234: Thirty Chinese Finger Traps

                      On episode 234 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with ways to watch sports, Kyle gives a brief trip report from Asia (with no gambling), and there are some openings and closings to report:

                      • Michael Schulson explains why he backed out of his planned restaurants at Ocean.
                      • Good Dog Bar closed on August 11th.
                      • LandShark Bar & Grill reopened.
                      • Limonada Bar & Brunch opened at Showboat with no website or social media presence.
                      • Tropicana has a new “arcade lounge.”
                      • A new coffee shop opened on Ventnor Ave. near Stockton University.

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                        Episode info: [ 0:32:31 | 15.6 MB | download here ]

                        33 min
                      • DFAW #233: Six or Seven Hyahs

                        On episode 233 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with AC trip lengths, Kyle takes a turn going to Horseshoe Baltimore and Hollywood Casino Perryville, then there’s some news and revenue data to talk about:

                        • Ocean confirmed via email that Pearl & Mary and Samuel’s aren’t in the plans anymore.
                        • The 2024 Atlantic City Airshow has been canceled … again.
                        • Angeloni’s II has re-opened as Angeloni’s Club Madrid.
                        • June and Q2 revenue data is out.

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                          Episode info: [ 0:28:35 | 13.7 MB | download here ]

                          29 min

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                        A podcast and blog about Atlantic City and the casino business.