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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — May 16, 2013 – Trump Plaza announced that it will re-open its popular beach bar, introduce the “Back in the Day” buffet, add tacos and burgers to its popular Liquid Bar, welcome 165 new slots to its casino, and more!

“The Beach Bar at Trump Plaza has been a major tourist attraction at the center of the Boardwalk for years, and we are thrilled that we are able to bring it back this summer,” said Kathleen McSweeney, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Trump Entertainment Resorts. “In addition to the Beach Bar, we’ve added several other new food & beverage offerings to the property, ranging from the fun and casual ‘Back in the Day’ Buffet to the new dishes on the Max’s Prime menu. The formula for Trump Plaza this summer is simple: a lot of fun, great variety, and affordable price points – all in the heart of the action.”

Beach Bar
The Beach Bar will open Memorial Day Weekend and remain open into September. The Beach Bar will be open every weekend through June 8, and seven days a week starting June 14. Breakfast Buffet on the Beach will be available daily starting June 27.

The 21,500 sq ft. outdoor party area will feature a delicious menu that includes light fare such as Buffalo Chicken Dip, Bang Bang Shrimp and Steamers.  Try the Caribbean Shrimp Salad, Fried Fish and Chips, the Beach Bar Cheeseburger or one of the other delicious entrées for lunch or dinner.  Party with live music, hot DJ’s and a mix of chilled cocktails throughout the day and into the night.

The Trump Plaza Beach Bar is located just off the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk in front of Trump Plaza.  Parking is available in the Trump Plaza parking garage off of Missouri Avenue. The full Beach Bar Event Calendar is available at www.trumpplaza.com

Liquid Bar (Opening Memorial Day Weekend)
Located at the Boardwalk entrance, the Liquid Bar offers a tasty variety of burgers, tacos and drinks.  Highlights of the menu include the New Yorker Burger, crisp apple wood bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, $7.95; the Philly Burger, provolone cheese, fried peppers and onions, $7.95; Spicy Beef Taco, jack cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, salsa, $6.95; Pork Pernil Taco, pickled onions, lettuce, tomato, Queso Fresco, salsa, $6.95; Shredded Chicken Taco, Manchego cheese, lettuce, tomato, tomatillo salsa, $6.95.   Also enjoy Atlantic City Crab Cakes, Buffalo Wings, Onion Rings and French Fries.

Back in the Day Buffet (Opening June 5)
Today’s menu items with a retro price!  At $7.98 it’s the lowest priced buffet in Atlantic City. The menu selections will change daily and will feature cold food, hot items, soup of the day and desserts.  The cold food features a Mixed Green Salad and a Caesar Salad with all the fixings; Mexican Corn Salsa, Red Bliss Potato, Fusilli Pasta Salad, Creamy Cole Slaw and Harvard Beet Salad.  The Hot Items feature a carving station with Roast Turkey and Ham, Chipotle Chicken, Casino Crusted Salmon, Mussels Marinara, Summer Vegetable Medley, Rigatoni Carbonara, Saffron Rice Pilaf, along with Meat Balls, Sausages, Mac and Cheese, Red Bliss Mashed Potato, and Old Fashion Sage Stuffing. Price includes $2 discount with Trump One card.

Max’s Prime Steakhouse (Late June)
A palate-pleasing menu that includes chilled seafood, appetizers, soups, salads and gourmet side dishes.  Guests can choose entrées from Max’s Butcher Cuts hand selected and cut by our butcher such as a 10oz or 7oz Filet Mignon; Slow Roasted Prime Rib, a 16oz Chairman or a 24oz Signature; or choose a Grilled Pork Chop with Braised Red Cabbage and Apple Jack Sauce. Selection on Max’s fish and seafood menu include Ponzu Glazed Salmon with Little Neck Clams, Baby Bok Choy, Shiitake Broth; Whole Maine Lobster broiled or steamed.  Max’s Specialties include Chicken Pommery, Sauteed French Breast, Fennel, Gnocchi, Cured Tomatoes with Grain Mustard Sauce; and Baked Shrimp Stuffed with Crab Imperial in Lemoncello Sauce.

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LAS VEGAS, May 16, 2013 — Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, interactive applications, and networked and server-based systems for the global gaming industry, today announced Virtual Racing™ NASCAR® will make its New Jersey debut at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City May 16-19.

Bally’s Elite Bonusing Suite™ Virtual Racing promotional tool has already been a huge hit creating floor-wide excitement on casino floors across America, driving coin-in, carded play, new players’ club signups, and tremendous excitement. Now – for the first time in Atlantic City – Virtual Racing will feature a NASCAR-themed car racing promotion that lets players at any slot machine on the casino floor actually choose their favorite driver and cheer him across the finish line.

Players will select one of eight famous NASCAR drivers: Clint Bowyer, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick,  Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, Mark Martin, or Martin Truex Jr. from the touch-screen on the iVIEW™ or iVIEW Display Manager (DM) player-user-interface on each of Golden Nugget Atlantic City’s slot or video-poker machines.

Qualified players who select the winning driver will split a guaranteed prize pool of $50,000 in bonus credits daily during the promotion.

The Golden Nugget Atlantic City will host daily races at 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m., and 11 p.m. The virtual-racing events are available on all of the casino’s gaming machines – without interrupting game play.

“At the Golden Nugget Atlantic City, we aim to give players a thoroughly exciting gaming experience and we are doing that once again as the first casino in the city to offer the excitement of floor-wide Virtual Racing NASCAR events,” said Golden Nugget Atlantic City Executive Vice President and General Manager Tom Pohlman. “It’s going to be a great few days for our players as they compete to win while enjoying the thrill of America’s  no. 1 spectator sport.”

The Golden Nugget Atlantic City is also using EBS to add excitement across their iVIEW network using player-centric, real-time interactive promotions such as Virtual Racing™, U-Spin Bonusing™, and DM Tournaments™.

“We are honored to continue our partnership with the world-class Golden Nugget Atlantic City,” said Bruce Rowe, Bally Technologies’ Senior Vice President of Strategy and Customer Relations. “Being the first casino in Atlantic City to offer Virtual Racing NASCAR will help them continue to build casino excitement and player loyalty.”

By Joe Molineaux

What happens when six chefs representing some of the hottest dining in Atlantic City’s Revel Resort come together for multiple nights during the “Taste of Revel”?  A glimpse and sampling of the current cuisine reinvention that Atlantic City needs to be the quality destination resort we are all betting on.

The choice of location for the taste of Revel was ideal.  As you entered the 11^th floor resort lobby, with some of the best views in the city, Revel personnel were ready to greet and direct you to the area set aside for the event.   For the opening night, each of the Chefs was meeting and greeting guests.  The Chefs not only let the guests know what delectable dishes they were serving but took time to interact with those in attendance.

A couple, visiting specifically for the Taste of Revel event, was talking with Chef Dean Dupuis of Mussel Bar.  While sampling the Chef’s offering of Mussel and Gruyere Fondue the couple, a self described pair of foodies, dipped the salt and vinegar prosciutto chips in the fondue while they spoke. They told me they came down to be a part of the second annual Taste of Revel to enjoy all that Revel offers.  Their motivation to visit Atlantic City was the lure of the sites, the sounds, and for this weekend the taste of Revel.

Some additional, stand-out offerings were Chef Jose Garces’ and  Chef Mike Seigal’s BBQ Pork Slider made with 14-hour smoked pork with Carolina Whiskey BBQ sauce and Chef Alain Alegretti of Azure’s  Tuna Tartare with avocado, hearts of palm, radishes and mango chutney.  Both were delicious.  Chef Marc Forgione’s offering from American Cut was delicious, as was Revel’s Culinary Team’s, led by Executive Chef Fabian Ludwig,  very tasty Short Rib Empanada.  Chef Luke Palladino served Arancini, a crisp risotta fritter filled with truffled cheese and scallion.  The three offerings from these Chefs were crowd pleasers as well.

While the music played, the crowd of attendees grew.  The chefs were engaged in pleasant conversation while team members of each participating Revel restaurant shared menu suggestions and helped to describe all the samples being serve.

All the elements were there:  amazing ocean views, celebratory conversation, and of course, delicious food choices as well as a variety of beverages.  An excellent way to sample everything that Revel has to offer as it contributes to the reinvention of Atlantic City.

By Joe Molineaux

Uniqueness is something Revel strives for as Atlantic City’s newest resort.  With a crowd building to get a first look at the newest high limit lounge in Atlantic City, the anticipation mounted. Instead of cutting the traditional ribbon for the opening of the Pearl High Limit Lounge, the Revel team chose to cut a giant string of pearls.  As invited guests and high limit players entered the new area each was handed a glass of champagne to celebrate.

Revel executives cut string of pearls for the Pearl Lounge’s unique opening ceremony.

Revel is also about unique design. With a pearl-like designed chandelier as the focal point of the lounge, it is a place that shines brightly yet incorporates many warm design elements and comfort. Throughout the main entire property the design of the gaming floor and ease of movement around the slot and table areas, as well as through the non-gaming areas of the resort, is extended to the Pearl’s gaming space.  Despite over 70 slot machines, the room’s flow makes navigation easy. The area also offers a private cage cashier. High limit slot players with access to the lounge will enjoy a private area within close proximity to all the additional amenities Revel has to offer.   The Pearl is near many restaurants and not too far from Revel’s main event center, Ovation Hall.

An ice sculpture greeted guests at Revel’s tasting with the chefs.

While playing in the Pearl High Limit Lounge, one does not to travel far for private dining and bar service.  Venture just past the private gaming area and you will find yourself in a beautifully designed bar area serving a wide variety of cocktails, wine and assorted beverages.  Just off the bar, past some comfortable seating areas, is a petite buffet serving both light dining fare and exquisite desserts.

Revel will offer exclusive access to Pearl cardholders while offering some limited access to Beach card players.  The Pearl High Limit Lounge is a must see and must visit for those with access.

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (MAY 9, 2013) – On June 15, hit musicians Andy Grammer, Mac McAnally and Wilson Phillips will take their acts to the Atlantic City beach for a day of free concerts hosted by Resorts Casino Hotel. Staged on The LandShark Beach at Resorts from 1 p.m. into the evening (the last concert starts at 7 p.m.), this major event will “seat” music lovers, beachgoers and gamers on the sand for a series of 90-minute sets interspersed with DJ entertainment, prize giveaways, and more.

Kicking off a summer series of great entertainment at Resorts, the June 15 concerts will celebrate Resorts’ enhanced beach vibe and the launch of its $35-million Margaritaville casino and entertainment complex. Inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville is slated to open Memorial Day Weekend. Among the attractions it will introduce to the Boardwalk is the only year-round bar directly on the Atlantic City beach – LandShark Bar & Grill – just steps across the sand from the concert site.

 
The Performers

Andy Grammer launched onto the national music scene in 2012 as the first male pop star since John Mayer to reach the adult pop radio Top 10 on his first two singles. His “Keep Your Head Up” is certified Gold and fast approaching Platinum, and a recent national tour with Train set the stage for the former Santa Monica street performer’s own 2013 headline tour in 2013.

Mac McAnally, the Country Music Association’s Musician of the Year for five years running, is celebrating the release of his 11th album, Live in Muscle Shoals. His longtime association with Jimmy Buffett – as songwriter, producer of several Buffett albums, and member of his touring Coral Reefer Band – makes him a natural for the June 15 concert. McAnally cemented his status as a hit maker in 1981 when Alabama took his “Old Flame” to No. 1.

Wilson Phillips comes to the Atlantic City beach fresh off the April release by Sony Masterworks of Dedicated, the famed female trio’s long-awaited album covering hits by The Beach Boys and the Mamas and the Papas. Sisters Carnie and Wendy Wilson, daughters of The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, and Chynna Phillips, daughter of The Mamas & The Papas’ John and Michelle Phillips, first merged their talents in 1990 with the eponymous, chart-topping Wilson Phillips. The lifelong friends also star this spring in Wilson Phillips: Still Holding On, a TV Guide Network reality show.

The Venue

The Beach at Resorts is located at the northern end of the Boardwalk, at North Carolina Avenue. Concert-goers will find multiple, secured points of entry and are invited to bring their beach towels, blankets or chairs, as well as food. Alcoholic beverages will not be permitted.

By Harriet Diamond

 The Artlantic park on the corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Pacific Avenue, opened in the fall with a faux pirate ship, illuminated inspirational words featured on grassy mounds, and a bronze sculpture.  This week, artist Peter Hutchinson, of Provincetown, MA, brought his unique talent to the park.

Hutchinson, 83, who has worked in multimedia, is best known recently for his “rope art.”  He tosses a rope to determine the layout for planting landscaping.  Hutchinson took a few throws to get a workable arrangement for a third planting at the site, which includes two designs he created earlier.  Once he completed the satisfactory toss, an assistant spray-painted the trajectory so that the shrubs are planted as determined.  “I find that rope throwing creates a sense of excitement, of chance and luck combined with nature.”  It’s a let- the-chips-fall-where-they-may approach to creativity. How perfect for Atlantic City. He describes it as an action painting, not preplanned.

Artist, Peter Hutchinson, stands among his first two plant art installations based on rope throwing.

Hutchinson’s first piece is in the Stedelijk museum in Amsterdam. He began working with Lance Fung, curator of Fung Collaboratives and a catalyst for Atlantic City’s growing palette of art projects, in the 1980’s.

On hand for the demonstration was Jennifer Pullman, an art teacher at Atlantic City High School.  She finds that the City’s recent art initiatives are giving art students more hope.  She stresses, “You can make a living with your art.”  It does not have to be relegated to hobby status.  Pullman is appreciative to Lance Fung for visiting her classes and for organizing a museum trip to NY for Atlantic City High School art students.

Artist, Peter Hutchinson, talks with Atlantic City High School art teacher, Jennifer Pullman.

New Jersey artists Robert Lach and Jedediah Morfit will be adding to the park.  Morfit will design fiberglass birds’ nests and Morfit is creating cast-auminum furniture and a gate.  Stay tuned.

The site is one of several cropping up throughout the city as part of the CRDA’s efforts to incorporate art sites into the fabric of the city.  Both visual and performing arts are a focus, with the intention of bringing another dimension not only to the tourist experience but to the community.

For additional information about existing and planned Artlantic projects, visit doatlanticcity.com.

Revel Beach, Atlantic City, NJ (May 7, 2013) – Revel’s Pearl High Limit Lounge will open on May 10 with a grand opening party and ribbon cutting ceremony.  Designed to create a high quality slot experience, Pearl High Limit Lounge is located on the casino floor adjacent to the Revel Card center.  The main canopy entrance of Pearl High Limit Lounge is designed to make the area stand out from the Casino floor while at the same time maintaining a sense of continuity.  Once inside the Pearl High Limit Lounge, guests will be struck by the pearl-like chandelier ceiling that creates a luxurious and intimate but at the same time open and airy slot floor.

After passing through custom print glass doors, guests of the Pearl will have access to a complimentary bar and dining area that features leather upholstered walls, granite counters, and a custom designed bottle storage system.  Upon entering the Pearl, 71 gleaming new slot machines along with a private cage cashier and private restrooms are available exclusively to Pearl guests.  The dining area will offer a petite buffet with myriad items for the hungry gambler.  The ceiling of both areas recalls main casino floor chandelier ceiling on a smaller scale, while the red oak floors contribute to creating a warm and welcoming environment.  Guests will be able to relax at the bar while watching programming on one of three screens or play on one of the integrated bar top slot machines.  While playing one of the 71 new slot machines, Pearl guests will be invited to participate in special in-game jackpots

Pearl High Limit Lounge will be exclusive to Pearl cardholders on a daily basis and Beach cardholders on select days as a benefit of the Revel Card program.  The Pearl will be open seven days per week:  Monday – Thursday 12 Noon – 8 pm; Friday 12 Noon – 4 am; Saturday 10 am – 4 am and Sunday 10 am – 8 pm.

By Harriet Diamond

Visitors came from Ohio, Pennsylvania, every corner of NY, and beyond, as well as North Jersey and other South Jersey counties.  Locals came from Egg Harbor Township, Mays Landing, Brigantine, our own AC, and more.

Wine, gourmet bites, ocean views, music, and mavens ushered in Atlantic City’s first DO AC Boardwalk Wine Promenade.  Cool weather was tempered by sunshine and those who wandered from tent to tent had no complaints.  The Atlantic City Alliance (ACA) tapped the talents of Leslie Sbrocco, award-winning author, speaker, wine consultant, and TV host, to develop a creative, themed Promenade.  Sbrocco, who walked the entire event, commenting on the wines at each station, suggested featuring “food and wine through the lens of the boardwalk.”  Talk about wine pairings!   Although each station had a different theme, Sbrocco ensured that all had a mix of bubbly, sweet, light whites, and full reds, giving every visitor a choice throughout the day.  Every station paired light bites and original desserts with wine.

Leslie Sbrocco, wine maven, with Bill and Pat Hickman of Washington Township, NJ.

The Promenade’s seven wine destinations’ themes were Sun, Chill, Sips and Sashes, ArtWalk, Boardwalk Games, Thrills, and Vintage to Contemporary.  All twelve casino/hotels participated by sponsoring or cosponsoring a destination.   Miss New Jersey, Lindsey Petrosh of Egg Harbor City, greeted guests at the Sips and Sashes Booth, with wines from throughout the country honoring the return of Miss America to Atlantic City.  Thrills, located at the Steel Pier, offered a selection of wines named for well-known entertainers, including Drew Barrymore, Train, and Dave Matthews.

Pat Daly and Susan Great of Maple Shade, NJ, talk with Miss New Jersey, Lindsey Petrosh of Egg Harbor City, NJ.

Linda Wachter of Mays Landing and Elouise Fiorette, of Egg Harbor Township found the Promenade a “perfect way to spend the day.”   Diane Miller and Debby Crane of Atlantic City spent five hours on Sunday walking the Promenade, tasting food morsels and sipping wine.  “I would recommend it in a nanosecond, said Diane; “Anyone from anywhere would have incredible fun.”  “Just another reason to love AC, “ added Debby.  Mike Hauke, owner of Tony Boloney’s, enjoyed not only the event, but also learning where all of the visitors were from.  He met a couple from Ohio who came for the weekend event.  Several couples were celebrating anniversaries.

Deena and Chris Meyers, the team behind the Philadelphia Food and Wine Festival, joined the excitement along with Eugene Engel, international sommelier with Domodimonti natural wines.

Liza Cartmell, ACA president, summed up the weekend:  “The Do AC Wine Promenade is another stellar example of how AC is evolving the visitor experience. We know visitors enjoyed a stroll along the famous and still intact Boardwalk, sipping the world’s finest wines and sampling delicious gourmet bites from the casino’s executive chefs.”  Visit doatlanticcityalliance.com to ensure that you don’t miss the next exciting opportunity to DO AC.

Atlantic City, NJ (May 6, 2013) – Hot summer savings are a sure bet at The Atlantic Club Casino Hotel with value-packed stay and play packages to kick-off the sunshine season.  Available in July and August 2013, room package prices are based upon double occupancy.  For a complete list of package offers including terms and conditions or to make a reservation, visit www.AtlanticClubCasino.com or call1-888-224-4586. Parking at The Atlantic Club is always free with an Atlantic Club Casino Hotel Player card.

The Summer Fun Getaway Package (valid July 1-Aug. 30 2013) priced at $180 (exclusive of taxes) offers Grand Suite room accommodations, $50 free slot play credit and $50 food & beverage credit. This suite provides one room with a sitting area, king bed and panoramic views of the ocean or city.

The Romantic Summer Getaway Package (valid July1-Aug. 30) priced at $475 (exclusive of taxes) features Executive Suite accommodations which will make any guest feel like a big shot.  With well over 1,000 square feet of posh space, this regal room pampers in all the ways guests deserve – big and little. The king-size bedroom and separate living area are decked out with amenities reserved for luxe relaxation. This package includes a $100 food credit, 50-minute in-room massage for two, turn-down service and 2:00 p.m. late check-out.

The Stay and Play Summer Room Package (valid July 1-Aug. 30) priced at $165 (exclusive of taxes) includes Standard Deluxe room accommodations and $100 free slot play credit. This bedroom suite is defined by its sophisticated style and features over 425 square feet of living space and the choice of two double beds or a single king.

The Gambler’s Summer Weekend Getaway (valid July 12-Aug. 25) is priced at $525 (exclusive of taxes) and features two night Standard Deluxe room accommodations, $100 free slot play credit, $25 Dizzy Dolphin beverage credit and 2:00 p.m. late check-out.

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – May 1, 2013 – This summer, all Atlantic City visitors can receive a free entry to win a $10,000 vacation to England to visit Highclere Castle, home of Downton Abbey just by visiting Trump Taj Mahal!  There is absolutely no play required.  Guests can sign up for a free Trump One Card, and then activate their entry on July 6 between 8:30pm and 10:30pm at any kiosk machine at Trump Taj Mahal.  At 11pm on July 6, one person is GUARANTEED to win a trip to England valued at $10,000!

“Downton Abbey is one of the most talked about shows of the season, and we want to offer our card holders a chance to win the ‘Downton Abbey’ experience in England.” said Kathleen McSweeney, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Trump Entertainment Resorts.  “We are making this promotion available to everyone by automatically giving a free entry to all Trump One Card Holders – whether they play or not.”

The prize package includes Roundtrip airfare for 2 adults (British Airways from Philadelphia), transfers from London Heathrow to St. Ermin’s Hotel and return, minimum of 3 nights and 4 days hotel accommodations at St. Ermin’s Hotel and The Real Downton Abbey Tour for 2 adults.  Guests can choose this package or use the $10,000 to create a dream package with a travel agent of their choosing.

This Promotion is not sponsored or endorsed by PBS or Downton Abbey.  Participants must be a Trump One Card holder to be eligible.  Those who are not Trump One Card holders can sign up for their FREE card at Trump One Services located at Trump Taj Mahal.  Must be at least 21 years of age.  Complete details available at Trump One Services.