I was taking a stroll on the Boardwalk yesterday evening, walking from the Showboat to Caesars to meet some people for dinner. On the way, I saw at least half a dozen panhandlers sitting on the boards or in wheelchairs looking for money. Some asked passers-by if they could spare some change, and others [...]
For many visitors, a trip to Atlantic City is not complete without a hike to White House Subs. Don’t worry, the locals love the place too. The city’s icon establishment has been on the corner of Mississippi and Arctic Avenues since 1946, and has been run by the same family for the entire time. There is [...]
Harrah’s is holding its Poker Open Sept. 23 through 27. If you’re interested, buy-ins start at $150 and you can get the details at www.harrahsresort.com. Click on “events.” But here’s the good part, even if you’re not in the contest. Poker star Annie Duke will be on the property Friday and Saturday to [...]
The Tropicana is the latest Atlantic City casino to try and lure premium players away from other properties. But if you have a Diamond card at Harrah’s, Black Label at Borgata or Chairman at Trump, this is worth checking out. Show your premium player card from any other Atlantic City casino at the [...]
If you’re like me, and too cheap to spring for HBO on your home TV, this is something you may want to go to. “The Boardwalk Empire,” a story that takes place in Atlantic City in the 1920s, premieres Sunday night at 9 p.m. on HBO. If you’re not a subscriber, or feel [...]
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (September 13, 2010) – Fall into a fabulous September with an energy-packed lineup of entertainment, events and promotions! Tropicana debuts new Starbucks Tropicana Casino & Resort is home to Atlantic City’s newest Starbucks. In addition to premier coffee, specialty beverages and select food offerings, this delicious destination serves up a one-of-a-kind design [...]
HBO is about to debut its series “The Boardwalk Empire” about the glory days of Atlantic City. It’s based on a book by a local judge about the corrupt politicians who ran (and some say, still do) the city, concentrating on the Roaring Twenties. I don’t get HBO as part of my cable package, [...]
I’m giving you plenty of notice. Atlantic City video poker players will want to mark the weekend of November 20-21 on their calendars now. Video poker guru Bob Dancer is scheduled to appear at the Taj Mahal to host a video-poker tournament and give a seminar on how to win one. For [...]
This one is for die-hard “Jersey Shore” fans only. And I do mean die-hard. The cast of the hit TV series is coming to the Tropicana on Monday, Labor Day, to film a reunion show. You’ll have a chance to be part of the audience as Snooki, JWoww, The Situation, Vinny, Pauly D., [...]
I’m the last one to tell someone not to come down here, especially on a holiday weekend. But Hurricane Earl is about to attack the Outer Banks of North Carolina and then head north. The current forecast calls for Earl to pass just east of Atlantic City. At the very least, it will [...]