Due For A Win

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  • DFAW #232: Burlap Sack Full of TITO Tickets

    On episode 232 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with AC happy hours, then Craig gives a Maryland casino trip report. Also, four weeks worth of news:

    • Noodles of the World at Borgata has temporarily moved to the old Izakaya space.
    • The AC Beer & Music Fest summer sessions have been canceled due to low ticket sales.
    • The reopening of the Atlantic City Aquarium has been pushed back to September.
    • Previously-announced restaurants Pearl & Mary and Samuel’s have been scrubbed from Ocean’s website.
    • May gambling revenue data seems decent.

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      Episode info: [ 0:39:59 | 19.2 MB | download here ]

      40 min
    • DFAW #231: Black Hawk Trip Report

      On episode 231 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle forces Craig to make some agonizing decisions in a shocking Always/Once/Never. Then, Kyle gives a full trip report on his time in Black Hawk, Colorado. Finally, a listener wants to know what’s up with all the fees and upcharges at casino hotels.

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      Episode info: [ 0:46:19 | 22.2 MB | download here ]

      47 min
    • DFAW #230: We’re Still Here

      On episode 230 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig do another Always/Once/Never segment about slots, provide an update on the future of the Starbucks in the outlets, discuss Maryland casinos for a bit, then answer a fun question from listener Tom L. where we pair up each AC casino with a Vegas casino to be in the same player’s club.

      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: [ 0:40:37 | 19.5 MB | download here ]

      41 min
    • DFAW #229: Epic Forum vs. Chelsea Tower Showdown

      On episode 229 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with some common slot machines, discuss some news, cover the April gambling revenue, pick the best option between two of the worst casino hotel towers in the city, and answer some mailbag questions about Pai Gow Tiles.

      News links:

      • A contractor says it is owed $1.81 million for work on Island Waterpark and is suing to force a sale.
      • Kings Pub has added an outdoor patio for the summer season.
      • The April gambling revenue is out.

        • 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: [ 0:31:22 | 15.1 MB | download here ]

        32 min
      • DFAW #228: The Invigorating Ambiance of Seaside Dining

        On episode 228 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with some of Kyle’s favorite things (that Craig doesn’t love), provide some quick news updates about the end of the adults-only section at Island Waterpark and three new “experiences” at Hard Rock, then dive into a trip report.

        Reviews include:

        • Borgata MGM Tower.
        • Tropicana Havana Tower and South Tower rooms.
        • Dock’s Oyster House.
        • Breakfast at Casa Taco Express and Borgata Baking Company.
        • Ventnor Coffee.
        • Tony’s Baltimore Grill.
        • Cardinal happy hour.
        • Superfrico bar.
        • Biergarten in the rain.
        • Ossu late night happy hour.
        • Gilchrist’s incredible pancakes.
        • Formica Freitag Bakery.
        • Parking at Borgata, Tropicana, and the Noyes Arts Garage.

          • 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: [ 1:02:54 | 30.2 MB | download here ]

          1 hr 3 min
        • DFAW #227: Wookiee Nights

          On episode 227 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with some of Craig’s favorite things (that Kyle doesn’t love), do some more trip planning, then get into the news:

          • Guy Fieri’s Chophouse at Bally’s will become Park Place Prime.
          • Borgata increased the fee for self parking from $5 to $10.
          • There were two more Boardwalk fires, at Schiff’s Central Pier and at St. James Place.
          • Bally’s is completely renovating its player’s club lounge.
          • The March and Q1 2024 gambling revenue data is out.

            • Plus, an email review of Angeline at Borgata, and a plea for your must-try steakhouses in AC.

            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: [ 0:40:10 | 19.3 MB | download here ]

            41 min
          • DFAW #226: Two Thousand Dollar Blown Glass Chihuahuas

            On episode 226 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with celebrity chefs, plan a long-overdue trip to AC, then discuss some news and answer some questions from mailbag legend Lou D.

            News:

            • AC Beer & Music Fest has added a summer session, July 13th at Bader Field.
            • Marty Small and his wife, Schools Superintendent LaQuetta Small, have been charged with abusing their teenage daughter.

              • Mailbag:

              • What even is the CRDA and what does it even do? (Further reading from Route 40 and ProPublica.)
              • Three ways Atlantic City is better than Las Vegas.
              • Kyle and Craig’s hypothetical solo side projects.

                • 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: [ 0:42:06 | 20.2 MB | download here ]

                43 min
              • DFAW #225: Buc-ee’s Boardwalk Empire

                On episode 225 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with AC sports bars, discuss recent travels, then get into the news before answering a listener email about happy hours and group dinner options.

                In the news:

                • Ocean is halting gaming for 12 hours April 9th-10th for a system update.
                • Harrah’s is getting a new eatery from the Cake Boss, Buddy Valastro.
                • There won’t be any beach concerts this year…
                • …and some casinos may not have any beach to speak of.
                • The president of the main casino workers’ union called on legislators to act in the face of declining revenue.

                  • 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: [ 0:40:02 | 19.2 MB | download here ]

                  41 min
                • DFAW #224: Ice Cream and Data

                  On episode 224 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with desserts found in AC casinos, they update a couple things from last episode, and Craig gives a very quick trip report on a very quick trip to Parq Vancouver. Also, the news and data:

                  • The Atlantic City Airshow briefly seemed like it might not happen this year (since resolved).
                  • Rhythm & Spirits is opening a Philadelphia location.
                  • Ocean emailed members with a terrible change to their comp expiration policy.
                  • The North 2 Shore event lineup has been announced.
                  • Brick & mortar casino revenue was not great in February.

                    • 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: [ 0:28:39 | 13.8 MB | download here ]

                    29 min
                  • DFAW #223: On the Complainer Blacklist

                    On episode 223 of the Atlantic City podcast, Kyle and Craig play Always/Once/Never with casino drinks, discuss Craig’s disappearing offers, and give an update on all the resort fees in the city. Then, they answer listener questions about the pros and cons of subsidizing restaurants on the Boardwalk (as suggested last episode), the origins of the Due For A Win name, and the most-referenced quotes from the show.

                    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: [ 0:47:11 | 22.7 MB | download here ]

                    0 min

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