On episode 177 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig read a 145-year-old AC trip report and look back at the closing of an iconic Boardwalk hotel. Then, Craig gives his trip report after an hour and 45 minutes at Lucky Snake with kids. And we finish up with some news:

• Bar One at Resorts has been transformed into the Coral Lounge for the summer.
• The Waterfront Buffet at Harrah’s will be replaced by a food court.
• The new sports book at Ocean opened on July 1st.
• An AC art gallery has an exhibit where all the works incorporate pizza boxes from Tony’s Baltimore Grill.
• And Tony’s Baltimore Grill is offering a $1,500 reward for information about stolen outdoor furniture.
• Also, we didn’t talk about it, but the casinos and workers struck a deal to avoid a strike.

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Episode info: [ 0:32:58 | 15.8 MB | download here ]

On episode 176 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at a bygone tradition and a momentous election. Then we do some housekeeping on our trip report episode, answer listener questions about walking around town and advantage play, and discuss the news:

• Hard Rock has opened a new VIP players lounge called The Terrace.
• Casino workers have voted to authorize a strike against five casinos.
• The May gambling revenue data is out.

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Episode info: [ 0:31:14 | 15.0 MB | download here ]

On episode 175 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at the Commodore’s move to AC and the 1975 U.S. Women’s Open, then give a full trip report! Reviews include:

• Ocean rooms
• Caesars renovated Centurion Tower rooms
• Back Bay Ale House
• Dougherty’s Happy Hour
• Pic-a-Lilli (but no wings)
• Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall
• Nola’s at Ocean
• Serendipity3
• Gilchrist (but no coffee)
• Lucky Snake (including Raceway)
• Atlantic City Eatery
• Biergarten
• KWI
• Water Dog

There’s just one news link, which is an article about all the renovations and updates planned for Caesars.

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Episode info: [ 1:04:52 | 31.1 MB | download here ]

On episode 174 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at 1874 and 1974, then try to plan our trip with Kyle’s status totally up in the air. We also discuss some openings, development plans, and other news.

• The AC casino workers’ contract expired and workers have begun picketing (but no strike yet).
• Rum Point has re-opened at Harrah’s.
• Serendipity3 has opened at Ocean.
• B Prime Steakhouse is opening in the old Bobby Flay Steak location at Borgata.
• Ocean is adding 460 rooms and suites.
• Bart Blatstein has secured private funding to build the water park at Showboat.

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Episode info: [ 0:36:51 | 17.7 MB | download here ]

On episode 173 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at “one of the fanciest hotels in Atlantic City’s heyday,” as well as the demise of the famous 500 Club. We look forward to our trip, then get into some news:

• The Go-Kart track at Lucky Snake is open.
• There’s a new mini golf course on the Boardwalk.
• The Carousel Bar at Bally’s is in a soft opening phase.
• The head of the casino workers’ union said a strike is possible.
• Hard Rock is rebranding its loyalty program.
• April casino revenue data is out.

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Episode info: [ 0:36:26 | 17.5 MB | download here ]

On episode 172 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at an oddly-named amusement (see the photo) and the founding of one of Craig’s favorite places. Then we provide some more information on how tips are shared at casinos before getting into the news:

• Bobby’s Burgers (by celebrity chef Bobby Flay) is coming to Harrah’s this summer.
• Casino workers are looking for a “significant” pay increase in their next contract.
• We have a trip coming up in less than a month.

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Episode info: [ 0:27:49 | 13.4 MB | download here ]

On episode 171 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at an 1871 mystery worthy of young adult fiction (or not), and the Boardwalk beginnings of Stockton University. Then we talk about potential future trips, answer listener questions about tipping in the casino, and get into the news:

• Caesars is giving Diamond status back to the Wyndham status matchers that they previously downgraded.
• March 2022 revenue data is out.
• 2021 profit data is out. Is it “discouraging,” as Hard Rock President Joe Lupo said?

Also, be sure to listen to Craig’s appearance on The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano from April 21st.

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Episode info: [ 0:50:32 | 24.3 MB | download here ]

On episode 170 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at the first version of the Boardwalk, and an interestingly-named book published for the Boardwalk’s centennial. Then we give a quick update about Hell’s Kitchen coming to Caesars. And finally, a trip report!

All the places we went:

• Ocean
• Tropicana (with Chelsea Tower room review)
• Jersey Shore Pizza & Grill
• The Biergarten
• Irish Pub
• Pic-A-Lilli
• Atlantic City Bar & Grill
• Scoops ice cream sandwiches
• Nola’s Bar & Lounge at Ocean
• Lucky Snake arcade
• Hot Bagels & More
• Little Water Distillery’s 5th anniversary
• Tony’s Baltimore Grill
• 10 North Lounge
• Gilchrist

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Episode info: [ 1:01:37 | 29.6 MB | download here ]

On episode 169 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at a hotel in an iconic location, the death of a visionary, and a massive music festival. Then we plan our upcoming AC trip in the sort of non-committal way that only we can. Also, the news:

• Orange Loop developer Mark Collazzo went on The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano to talk about Tennessee Avenue Bar Hall, Bar 32, Cuzzie’s Pizza, and Rhythm & Spirits, as well as some of his favorite spots that he doesn’t own.
• Ocean has released renderings of their new sports book.
• Caesars is ending the perpetual Wyndham Rewards Diamond status match.
• Nightly hotel fees are going up by $2 across the board.
• The February gambling revenue data is out.

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Episode info: [ 0:50:14 | 24.1 MB | download here ]

On episode 168 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at an early boarding house with a familiar name, the founding of an Atlantic City nowhere near the ocean, and a notable year in Miss America history. Then we get into the news:

• Bally’s is planning an indoor-outdoor beer garden just off the Boardwalk.
• Resorts is updating its pool (and we’re idiots for not mentioning Harrah’s in the discussion of AC’s pool scene).
• Some summer beach concerts have been announced, including more Phish and a country music festival.
• It’s never too late to talk about the January gambling revenue.

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Episode info: [ 0:31:51 | 15.3 MB | download here ]