Atlantic City Casinos Blog

   A couple of months ago, I wrote about the “Walk Away a Winner” online game at harrahs.com, and how it seemed worth playing.

   I put in Caesars as my main property, and every time I played, got one of three prizes: A 10 Total Rewards gift card, free use of the Qua spa, and $20 off a treatment at Qua.

   Well, the Totals Rewards gift card turned out to be a bust. I printed out the page and brought it to the Total Rewards center, but they said I had to print the e-mail to get the card. Problem is, I never got the e-mail they said to print, so no gift card.

   The use of the Qua spa was a good one. I presented the coupon after an especially stressful day at work a few weeks ago, and was admitted to their spa. A workout in their fitness center and a session in their tubs and steam room were just what I needed to unwind. The spa is small, but quite luxurious. Plus, I had printed out several of the passes, and they said I could use it again. Believe me, I will.

   The $20 off a treatment wasn’t quite what it was made out to be. I took a couple days off work this week, and booked a $99 special massage at Qua. But when I presented the coupon at check-in, they said it wasn’t good on specials, even though the coupon said $20 off “any service.” I paid with Total Reward credits, which was fine, because I have more in my account than I can possibly use. The massage was great, I used a (different) coupon for a free buffet, and broke even in the casino, so I really can’t complain. But be forewarned, that coupon is good only on the full-price treatments, not any specials.

    Bottom line, the promotion was not as good as it initially seemed. But if you’re in Atlantic City on a weekday, it is worth playing to get that Qua pass. You’ll really feel pampered, even without any services.

$1,000,000 Blackjack Challenge
We’re taking the classic game of 21 to the ultimate level with Trump Taj Mahal’s $1,000,000 Blackjack Challenge. You’ll receive an entry for each designated hand, roll or spin you get playing your favorite table games now–February 19. Then join us for the big drawing on Saturday, February 20. If you’re selected, you play the hand of your life. One lucky player could win $750,000, $150,000 or $100,000. Don’t miss your chance to hit it big in Blackjack. Really big.

In the Mood for Some Four Play?
Winning is in the cards every Thursday in February at Trump Taj Mahal. Join us in the Main Concourse at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18 and 25 to see if you’ve won. Four ping-pong ball blowers will randomly select four numbers from 0-9. Each Trump One cardholder whose Trump One number ends in this four-digit number in sequence will qualify for a share of the $5,000 jackpot! Each Trump One cardholder whose Trump One number ends in the same four digits but not in sequence will split the runner-up prize of $1,000. Best of all, if the weekly jackpot is not claimed it will be added to the next week’s drawing for an even bigger prize!

“Everything Little Thing’s Gonna Be All Right”: It’s The Wailers
The Wailers return to the Xanadu Theater on Saturday, February 6. Show time is at 8 p.m. and tickets are priced at $25. Lead by Aston “Familyman” Barrett, The Wailers have toured the globe playing their distinct brand of music, which is enjoyed around the world by countless fans. “Familyman” is the sole living musician who was with musical legend Bob Marley from the beginning of Bob’s career to the time of his unfortunate death. Today, The Wailers consist of seven original members who recorded and/or toured with Bob Marley and the Wailers. Whenever The Wailers take the stage they play classic hits such as “Buffalo Soldier,” “Is This Love,” “One Love,” “I Shot the Sheriff,” “Satisfy My Soul,” “Get Up Stand Up,” “Jamming,” “Redemption Song,” “Stir it Up,” “No Woman No Cry,” and “Could You Be Loved.” Plus, audiences will enjoy original songs and new singles by the band.

The Biggest Party for the Biggest Game
On Sunday, February 7, watch the biggest game of the year in Ego Bar & Lounge. Ego is packed with over two-dozen TVs so you won’t miss a second of the action. Plus, play live Blackjack or slots, enjoy our signature cocktails and other fun stuff. Coach says to huddle up at Ego for the big game!

Grab Your Share!
The $150,000 Money Machine Madness is back at Trump Taj Mahal this Presidents’ Day Weekend. Get ready to grab your share of flying cash, February 13–15. Earn entries by playing slots, table games or poker between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and between noon and 8 p.m. on Monday. Every hour, we’ll select eight winners to enter the Money Machine. If you’re one of the lucky ones selected, you’ll step into the machine for 60 seconds and grab as much flying cash as you can. Whatever you catch, you keep!

The Jersey Shore Stars Hit the Casbah
Join in the mayhem with two of the hottest cast members of MTV’s newest hit series! Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and Pauly D of The Jersey Shore, are ready to heat things up in Casbah Nightclub at Trump Taj Mahal on Saturday, February 13 at 10:30 p.m. In addition to Mike’s rock-hard abs and Pauly’s DJ skills, there will be ways to win big. Show us what you’ve got in our BEST ABS and HOT BODY Contests for a chance to win cash and prizes! Of course, with Casbah’s house DJs and club dancers, it’s always an exciting night at Atlantic City’s most sizzling club. Admission is just $20. Be sure to dress to impress.

Take it one step “Furthur”
Live Nation presents the renowned rock band Furthur in the Mark G. Etess Arena on Saturday, February 27. Show time is at 8 p.m. and tickets are priced at $49.50. Founded in 2009 by former Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Phil Lesh, Furthur is performing a limited East Coast tour—and the Trump Taj Mahal is one of the lucky few venues selected. So get your seats now at 1-800-736-1420.

Have You Tasted the Legend?
The moment the celebrated New York Italian restaurant, Il Mulino, opened at Trump Taj Mahal it was an instant hit. For nearly 30 years, New Yorkers have delighted in the vibrant Italian cuisine served up at this Greenwich Village landmark. In fact, Zagat’s ranked it the number one Italian restaurant in New York City for two solid decades! How’s that for delicious consistency? Now, visitors to Atlantic City can get the gourmet Il Mulino Italian experience in an elegant setting right here at Trump Taj Mahal. From the tuxedo-clad servers to the white-draped tables, Il Mulino is the classic New York Italian hangout. And of course, the food is superb! The freshest ingredients, classic recipes and impeccable service that cannot be beaten, combine to make Il Mulino the hottest ticket in NYC and now, A.C.

For a more casual-chic experience, indulge at Trattoria Il Mulino, where the setting is more relaxed, but the cuisine is just as great. The Trattoria serves up many of the most popular and creative dishes from Il Mulino New York, along with savory brick oven pizzas, innovative house-made pasta specialties and lighter fare.

No matter which dining experience you choose, after your memorable meal be sure to pick up something from the Marketplace so you can savor the flavors of Il Mulino even when you’re not at the Taj Mahal. Showcasing the restaurant’s celebrated sauces, along with the finest Tuscan extra virgin olive oils, aged Balsamic vinegars and fine Italian coffee blends, the Marketplace can turn your home into an instant gourmet experience.

Room Packages You’ll Fall In Love With!
Do Not Disturb Valentine’s Day Package • 2/12–2/14
Shhh! On Valentine’s Day, we’re giving you and your sweetheart some much-deserved alone time. You’ll enjoy a bottle of bubbly delivered to your room, decadent chocolate truffles, a relaxing Cupid’s Continental Breakfast in Bed, and a convenient 1 p.m. late check-out. Because sometimes the most fun happens behind closed doors. For prices and reservations on this online exclusive, please visit www.trumptaj.com.

Valentine’s Specials at Il Mulino: Now That’s Amore
Indulge in the best Italian this side of the Atlantic at Il Mulino New York and Trattoria Il Mulino. Take out the one you love this Valentine’s Day and enjoy these special deals:
Il Mulino New York is serving up a gourmet four-course dinner menu featuring mouth-watering dishes such as sautéed Langostinos, center-cut veal chop with sage and garlic and a filet grilled to perfection topped with porcini mushrooms. Plus, you’ll enjoy a bottle of Moet Nectar Rose Champagne. All for just $250 per couple (plus tax and gratuity).

Over at Trattoria Il Mulino you’ll dive into a three-course menu showcasing our prime aged rib eye, Il Mulino’s signature meatballs and a seared red snapper in a lemon and white wine sauce. Pair it with a half-bottle of Gosset Grand Rose Champagne for just $150 per couple (plus tax and gratuity).

Catch The Angels at Ego
Don’t miss a special Valentine’s Day performance by the all-girl rock band, The Angels. This seductive and sultry group is spicing things up for the most romantic evening of the year. They’ll be singing about love—and dancing in ways you’ll love even more. The Angels are made up of multi-talented women who sing and dance in the most alluring fashion as they deliver new twists on the hottest acts. Feel the love this Valentine’s Day.

We’re Making a Pass at You
A big one! It’s the 2010 Trump Advantage Pass. And you can get your hands on it FREE when you sign up for a new Trump One Card. Bursting with over $500 in discount coupons, this Trump Advantage Pass is bigger and better than ever. Use your savings to explore all the dining, entertainment, shopping and spa/salon services at all three Atlantic City Trump Entertainment Resorts. So sign up and enjoy!

Now Even More Perks to Being a Member
Get instant access to Atlantic City’s best Cash Back and comps for dining, entertainment, rooms and more. Sign up for the Trump One Club and you’ll get $50 in Bonus Slot Dollars! Just join, play and earn 20 Tier Points to be eligible. New members will receive $25 Bonus Slot Dollars on the day they enroll and $25 Bonus Slot Dollars to play with on your next visit. (Must earn 20 Tier Points on each visit to receive $25 Bonus Slot Dollars).

It’s a Great Week to Love Food
The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority presents Atlantic City Restaurant Week, seven days of celebrating the incredible culinary scene in A.C. The event kicks off on Sunday, February 28 and goes through Saturday, March 6. Participating restaurants will offer multi-course lunches and dinners for just $15.10 and $33.10 per person, respectively. And all three Trump Atlantic City Resorts are getting in on the delicious fun. Stop in at Plate American Café or get the ultimate in Italian at Il Mulino New York and Trattoria Il Mulino at Trump Taj Mahal. You’ve got a wide variety of choices at Trump Plaza with Max’s Steakhouse, Roberto’s and 24 Central Café. Over at Trump Marina, Harborview and The Café await you. All are ready to deliver first-class cuisine at restaurant week prices. So go on a culinary exploration at Trump’s Atlantic City restaurants.

Take Your Play to the Max
Playing is easier than ever at Trump Taj Mahal. You know that Slot Dollars and Bonus Slot Dollars are easily downloadable right at your favorite slots, making them the fastest most convenient way to play. Now, playing just got better! You can now download ALL of your Slot Dollars at your machine, and that means you’ll have more time to play. Simply press the #7 on the keypad, enter your PIN and press ENT. Just like always, you can then select #1 for Trump Bonus Slot Dollars or #2 for Trump Slot Dollars. But now you have the option to press #5 to download the full amount (as long as it’s not more than the maximum amount designated for each machine). It’s easy, less hassle and gets you playing your favorites faster!

A Guaranteed Win is Only a Click Away
Here’s an easy way to win. Visit Trump One Services or any Rewards Center Kiosk to give us your email address and we’ll give you $10 Bonus Slot Dollars or $20 match play. If you became a Trump One Cardholder prior to September 1, 2009 and have yet to give us your email address, then you qualify! Plus, you’ll start receiving exclusive email-only offers from us. Talk about a win-win.

Don’t Miss Out on Special Phone Offers
Want to stay on the inside track when it comes to great offers? If you love getting the special deals that Trump Taj Mahal is known for, then opt-in for our phone offers today! We are no longer permitted to call you with these exclusive VIP phone offers unless you give us the okay. And it only takes a moment. Just dial 1-877-326-8060 and use the opt-in code 10579. You can also opt-in on the Web, by visiting: www.gc1.com/casinoOptIn/?optInCode=10579. It’s fast, easy and well worth it!

It’s Back! Money Machine Madness
You wanted it, you got it! The Madness is back at Trump Plaza. Start racking up your entries for a chance to step into the Money Machine. Play your favorite games January 4–February 15 using your Trump One Card. Then join us on February 13, 14 and 15 in the 5th Avenue Slot Area for your chance to enter the Money Madness Machine. If you’re one of the lucky ones, you’ll step into the machine for 60 seconds and grab as much flying cash as you can. Whatever you catch, you keep! We’re randomly selecting winners every 10 minutes, from 2 p.m.–10 p.m. on February 13 and 14 and from 12 p.m.–8 p.m. on February 15. Plus, we’re letting you increase your chances by racking up triple the entries. Simply play at Trump Plaza on January 5, 13 and 21 and February 11, and you’ll earn 3X entries. Be sure to activate your entries between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. on February 13 and 14 and between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on February 15. There’s a total of $150,000 flying through the air—grab your share!

Laugh with Louie
The Trump Comedy Series is upping the ante as we present the hilarious Louie Anderson. Catch Louie in the Theatre on Saturday, January 16. Few comedians are as versatile—and successful—as Louie Anderson. His career spans the worlds of television, film, books and, of course, standup. In his performances, Louie masterfully tells personal tales, including ups and downs and family experiences in warm way that every audience can relate to. From the stages of Johnny Carson to Jay Leno to David Letterman and even his own HBO specials, Louie Anderson has played the biggest venues along his way to reaching the pinnacle of comedic success. And you can see his act live—only at Trump Plaza. Tickets are priced at $35 and show time is at 9 p.m.

$500 Bonus Slot Dollars Every 15 minutes
Don’t miss playing at Trump Plaza on Tuesday, January 26. We’re giving away $500 Bonus Slot Dollars every 15 minutes from 2 p.m.–8 p.m. Enter simply by using your Trump One Card to play your favorite slots or table games. One active player will be selected every 15 minutes to win $500 Bonus Slot Dollars. So play your favorite games, and listen closely for your name!

SINdustry Night every Tuesday – Karachter Karaoke on Wednesdays in Liquid Bar
Don’t miss out on Liquid Bar’s Service Industry Night every Tuesday at Trump Plaza, with
$2.00 Corona’s and the $5.00 Happy Hour drinks all night beginning at 4 p.m. til 2 a.m.

And on Wednesdays, join DJ/Host Michael James and a cast of “Karachters” for Karachter Karaoke, an exciting twist on an old favorite. If you can sing like, look like or dress like your favorite vocalist or pop-icon, then come in “Karacter” on Wednesday nights to have some fun, sing your signature song, impress our judges and compete for weekly prizes. Take advantage of $5 drink specials and half priced appetizers at the bar from 4 pm til midnight.

New Year – New Member!
You can start 2010 off just right with the best Cash Back, and comps for dining, entertainment, rooms and more in Atlantic City. New Trump One Members who sign up at Trump Taj Mahal will receive $50 in Bonus Slot Dollars. Just sign up, play and earn 20 Tier Points to be eligible.  New members will receive $25 Bonus Slot Dollars on the day they enroll and $25 Bonus Slot Dollars to play with on your next visit. (Must earn 20 Tier Points on each visit to receive $25 Bonus Slot Dollars).

2010 Trump Advantage Pass
Ring in the New Year with the all-new 2010 Trump Advantage Pass. It’s bigger and better than ever before, with over $500 in savings you’ll find discount coupons good for dining, entertainment, shopping and spa/salon services at all three Trump Entertainment Resorts. Get yours today FREE when you sign up for a new Trump One Card.

A Guaranteed Win is Only a Click Away
Here’s an easy way to win. Visit Trump One Services or any Rewards Center Kiosk to give us your email address and we’ll give you $10 Bonus Slot Dollars or $20 in match play. If you became a Trump One Cardholder prior to September 1, 2009 and have yet to give us your email address, then you qualify! Plus, you’ll start receiving exclusive email-only offers from us. Talk about a win-win.

Don’t Miss Out on Special Phone Offers
Want to stay on the inside track when it comes to great offers? If you love getting the special deals that Trump Plaza is known for, then opt-in for our phone offers today! We are no longer permitted to call you with these exclusive VIP phone offers unless you give us the okay. And it only takes a moment. Just dial 1-877-326-8060 and use the opt-in code 10579. You can also opt-in on the Web, by visiting: www.gc1.com/casinoOptIn/?optInCode=10579. It’s fast, easy and well worth it!

Best Value Promise – In The Center of it all!
It’s all right here, next to Boardwalk Hall. Fabulous dining. Exciting gaming ‘round the clock. Just steps away from the best shopping, the Boardwalk, beaches and sizzling nightlife. Now amazing deals on our room rates put it all within your reach for a winter getaway you deserve after the holidays.

You simply won’t find a better deal on the Boardwalk. In addition to low rates, we give you valuable extras, like free breakfast each morning, complimentary health spa access, Valet Parking and more! Book your stay today at Trump Plaza, with rates as low as $59 – you can afford to stay two or three nights!

Try Gourmet Your Way
Treat yourself to an impeccable gourmet dining experience in the award-winning gourmet restaurants Max’s Steakhouse and Roberto’s Ristorante located in Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino. Whether it’s thick, flavorful steaks and chops at Max’s Steakhouse or the finest cuisine from Northern Italy in Roberto’s Ristorante, you can dine on four decadent courses for one fabulous price.

Select an appetizer, soup or salad, entrée and delicious desserts prepared by our Executive Chef, for the unbelievable price of $35 per person. Available in Max’s Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, and in Roberto’s on Wednesday and Thursday. A selection of wines is also available starting at just $15.00 per bottle. Dine in the warm ambiance of Max’s Steakhouse or take in the breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean in Roberto’s Ristorante. Either way, you’ll discover Trump Plaza’s fine gourmet restaurants and impeccable service without breaking the bank. Call 609-441-6777 to make your reservations today.

The Early Bird Gets the Deal!
Take advantage of the Early Bird Dinner Specials in our 24 Central Café, Sunday through Thursday from 11 am to 7 pm. For just $12.95 per person, you’ll enjoy soup, salad, entrée and dessert. And Sunday through Thursday from 7 pm until midnight it’s half price appetizers at the bar. Certain availability or restrictions may apply.

Bravo for Sundays
Enjoy the wondrous experience of Sunday Brunch with a view of the Atlantic Ocean. Join us for Roberto’s Ristorante’s Sunday Brunch from 10 am – 2 pm. For $44.95 you enjoy a wide variety of menu choices, from traditional breakfast entrees as well as featured specialty dishes with an Italian flair– and it includes champagne or mimosas. MANGIA!

   Regular readers in this space will recall that I made a New Year’s resolution for 2009. It was to be more picky about the casino offers that I take advantage of, and to only show up when they made it worth my while.

   So, how did I do?

   Not bad, but not as well as I had hoped. Over the weekend, I examined my 2009 gambling spreadsheet, and noted that my total cashback and bounce-back cash was over $1,000 more than it was in 2008. So yes, my discipline did pay off. I also lost a lot less, but that’s a factor of luck. Since the bonus cash can make a big difference between a winning year - or a break-even one - and a losing year, holding out for better offers does make a difference. I’m still an overall loser for 2009 - unless I hit big on my one or two remaining trips of the year - but it is an amount I can easily afford.

   Of course, as a local, I didn’t stick to it entirely. I often went to the casinos to meet up with out-of-town friends or to use my comps to treat relatives to a nice meal. I’ll continue to do that in 2010.

   But gone are the days when I’ll make a special trip to Atlantic City to use a $5, or even a $10, free-play coupon. The casinos that up the ante in 2010 will get my business in the coming year.

Score Big in Our $500,000 Football Challenge
Get in the game! Now through December 5, you can score entries in Trump Marina’s $500,000 Football Challenge. Simply play your favorite slots and table games to earn entries. Then join us for the big game on Saturday, December 5 at 10 p.m. in the Atrium for your chance to play on our gigantic football field board. We’ll “draft” eight lucky players to “take the field.” If you’re one of them, you’ll get the chance to gain yards by picking four “yard cards” to move down the field. Get 100 yards and you’ll score a touchdown worth $500,000! Huddle up at any Rewards Center Kiosk between 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to activate your entries.
Be sure to activate yours by playing any slot or table game using your Trump One Card, swiping your card at any reward center kiosk or by visiting Trump One Services

Two Hot Days to Rake in the Cool Cash!
It’s back: Our $1,000 Every 15 Minutes Sweepstakes! Trump Marina is giving away $1,000 every 15 minutes on Tuesday, December 15 and again on Monday, December 28. Play from noon to 8 p.m. each date for your chance to win a cool grand. Best of all, every Trump One Cardholder gets a free entry. Be sure to activate yours by playing any slot or table game using your Trump One Card or by visiting Trump One Services. Then play your favorite games and listen for your name as we call a winner every 15 minutes!

‘Tis The Season…To Get Extra Cash!
What’s on everyone’s list to get the best Cash Back, dining, entertainment, rooms and more in Atlantic City? The Trump One Card, of course! And now, new Trump One Members who sign up at Trump Marina will receive $50 in Bonus Slot Dollars. Just sign up, play and earn 20 Tier Points to be eligible.  New members will receive $25 Bonus Slot Dollars on the day they enroll and $25 Bonus Slot Dollars to play with on your next visit. (Must earn 20 Tier Points on each visit to receive $25 Bonus Slot Dollars).

Get your FREE Trump Advantage Pass, filled with valuable discount offers for dining, shopping and salon services at all three Trump Atlantic City Properties. Get yours today when you sign up for a new Trump One Card. Save some bucks on your holiday shopping or treat yourself!

A Cool Million Might be Yours!
You could have a chance to win a cool $1 million at Trump Marina during our Million Dollar Blackjack Challenge. Simply use your Trump One Card to play your favorite table games at Trump Marina from now through January 1, 2010 to earn entries. Rack up those entries, then visit us at 10:00 pm in the Atrium on Sunday, January 2, 2010 for a chance to win BIG! We’ll select six finalists to play one hand of Blackjack. If you’re one of the lucky six you’ll win a guaranteed $1,000. But you could win a lot more: Any Blackjack in the first two cards dealt wins $10,000; A Blackjack in Spades in the first two cards dealt wins $100,000; and three “7”s in the first three cards dealt can win $1,000,000 (25 year annuity.) Remember to activate your entries on January 2 simply by playing any slot or table game between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. Who knows? The New Year might start out on a very good note!

New Year’s Eve Festivities at The Marina
Trump Marina will once again be the hot place to party with the FREE New Year’s Eve Dance Party in The Atrium beginning at 9 pm, with party favors and a midnight champagne toast. Put on those dancin’ shoes and rock the night away as the Atrium lobby comes alive with DJ Frank C and all your favorite songs and video. Cash bars available. No Cover Charge.

Ride The Wave into 2010
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in The Wave at Trump Marina with South Jersey’s hottest party band, Don’t Call Me Francis, with open bar from 9 pm to 11 pm and a champagne toast. $75 per person for tickets in advance, $100 at the door.  $300 per couple for reserved seating with a bottle of champagne included.

You can also enjoy New Year’s Eve packages in our gourmet restaurants. Special restaurant packages are available for party goers who want to enjoy a full night of food and New Year’s Eve fun. Tickets  available by calling 1-800-736-1420 or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com, or call the Trump Marina Box Office at 1-800-777-8477.

Click and Win: It Really is that Easy!
Visit Trump One Services or any Rewards Center Kiosk to give us your email address and we’ll give you $10 Bonus Slot Dollars. If you became a Trump One Cardholder prior to March 1, 2009 and have yet to give us your email address, then you qualify. Plus, you’ll start receiving exclusive email-only offers from us. It’s a win-win.

Holiday Gourmet Dining at a Price You’ll Love!
Trump Marina’s award-winning gourmet restaurants, DJ’s Steakhouse and Harborview are again offering guests a chance to dine on all-new three course prix fixe menus for just $35* per person. Make your reservations from Sunday through Thursday and choose from Soup or Salad, a Choice of Entrée and Dessert. Choose from juicy steaks and chops at DJ’s Steakhouse or creative Italian cuisine and the freshest seafood at Harborview.  The cuisine–the service–the experience is a gift in itself at two of Atlantic City’s finest gourmet dining venues.

For a special treat, don’t miss the lavish Sunday Brunch from 10 am to 2 pm every week, at Harborview, offering guests a divine brunch menu with the most breathtaking view of the marina. Choose from made-to-order omelettes, eggs benedict, fresh fruit, an abundant raw bar and a to-die-for assortment of dessert selections for just $42.00 per person, accompanied by sparkly mimosas and champagne. For reservations, please call 1-800-777-8477. (*Tax and gratuity not included.)

December Ultimate Deals
Indulge in the finest getaway experience at Trump Marina, while taking in the best moments of fall. Our guestrooms, many with bay views, treat you to luxurious amenities and the convenience of wireless Internet, on-demand movies and digital music. Sleep well on your Simmons® HealthSmart™ pillow-top bed, standard in every room.

With rates starting at $49, we’d be paying you to stay in some of the best rooms in Atlantic City! These rates won’t last long, so hurry – Book your Ultimate Deal today!

This December, We’re Taking Care of the Parking
It’s the holiday season, so let us do something extra special for you. When you visit Trump Marina this December, you can park for free in our self-park garage. All Trump One Cardholders are entitled to this free parking special. So be sure to visit and enjoy all that we have to offer, from hot casino action to fabulous restaurants and shops.

   Sure, you have to buy gifts for your loved ones. But if you’re a gambler - or even if you’re not - you don’t have to wait in line in the wee hours of Black Friday to pick up cheap stuff from Target and KMart. And if you are a gambler, you can even get some of the stuff for free.

   Caesars is having a promotion in partnership with its shopping pier. For every 500 points players earn between now and December 11, not counting play on Saturdays, they get a $25 gift card for The Pier at Caesars. Swipe your Total Rewards card in the special promotional kiosk to begin. To get you started, gold-level players get 50 bonus points, platinum get 100, diamond get 200 and Seven Stars get 300 extra points. Pick up the gift cards from 3 to 9 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19.

   If last-minute shopping isn’t your bag, The Pier will have all sorts of specials on Black Friday and the next day. Total Rewards card holders can get into the pier at 8 a.m. November 27, an hour earlier than the general public. Show your player’s card, and you’ll get a coupon book for all sorts of special deals in the shops and restaurants. If you’re too weary from stuffing yourself on Thanksgiving and watching all that football, it’s OK to come later or on Saturday. Both days, show your Total Rewards card and get the discounts.

   Several stores are offering discounts on their own, so you don’t even need a Total Rewards card. But the cards are free to anyone age 21 or older who has a pulse, and no play is required. Be sure to check the information desk at the entrance to the pier. I was there last weekend, and there were several leaflets offering good discounts sitting on the counter.

   Of course, most of the stuff in the pier is pricey, so these discounts will help if you want to do some high-end shopping for someone on your list.

   I went to Resorts Saturday night to pick up a gift that was offered - a bottle of designer rum. OK, I don’t drink rum, but I know I can find someone who will enjoy it. Plus, they were sticking papers with good prizes inside randomly selected bottles, and I could use some more slot cash or a fancy electronic gizmo.

   After playing for about half an hour, I went upstairs to get on line. The line stretched almost to the connector into the Taj Mahal. It moved kind of slowly. I timed it, and it was 50 minutes from when I got on line to when I stepped up to the desk to get served. I saw there were only six people working at the table to help the players. By that time, of course, they had run out of rum, and were offering either a rain check or $25 in slot play. I took the rain check. My reasoning was, I wasn’t waiting in line for almost an hour to have $25 slip into the maw of their video-poker machines in 10 or 15 minutes.

   All right, I can understand them underestimating the number of people who would respond. But waiting an hour to pick up a prize is a dumb move on the casino’s part. If a couple hundred people, all good enough players to warrant this offer, are waiting in line for an hour, they’re not feeding the machines or betting chips at the tables. And this happens quite often in Atlantic City. A friend and I waited an hour to pick up gifts from Bally’s earlier this month, and that was a line for Diamond players only.

    Far be it from me to tell casinos how to run their business. But it doesn’t take a Harvard MBA to figure out that they should want their players at the machines and tables for that hour, not waiting in line. How about having employees on standby to be called in for overtime (or part-time work) if the demand for a promotion is greater than anticipated? How about getting a temp agency to provide people with last-minute work opportunities if the lines get long? In today’s economy, I’m sure plenty of people would be willing to come in on a moment’s notice to earn some extra money. It had to have cost Resorts more in lost revenue while their best players waited on line than they saved by having only six people working the desk.

   To Resorts’ credit, they said prize slips will be randomly inserted into the rum packages given to those who took rain checks. The odds of winning will be the same as they were on Saturday. Most other places in Atlantic City aren’t as considerate of their players. If they run out of the gift you wanted by time you reach the table, you’re usually out of luck.

$100,000 Drive A NASCAR Sweepstakes
Ladies and Gentlemen, start your engines! The Taj is putting you in the driver’s seat for an experience unlike any other. It’s the $100,000 Drive A NASCAR Sweepstakes! The action is on the Main Concourse, October 3, from noon–8 p.m. and October 4, from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. And all Trump One Cardholders get a free entry. Every hour, 10 lucky winners will pocket $500 cash and get a chance at thousands more. Plus, those selected get a virtual NASCAR experience. If you’re one of the lucky names called, you’ll get behind the wheel of an authentic NASCAR, converted into a simulator so that you can feel the high-speed action as you race against others.

Kelly Clarkson Live!
When it comes to pop stars, it doesn’t get much bigger than Kelly Clarkson. Catch this American Idol winner with special guests The Veronicas and Parachute in the Mark G. Etess Arena on Saturday, October 10. From the moment she won Fox TV’s first American Idol competition in 2002, Kelly Clarkson has never looked back. Stringing together hit after hit and performing in front millions of fans, this multi-platinum-selling star is always high up on the charts—thanks to her down-to-earth persona and amazing voice. Show time at 8 p.m. and tickets are priced at $59 and $39.

Make Some Noise!
Catch Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers performing in the Xanadu Theater at Trump Taj Mahal on Saturday, October 10 at 8:00 pm. Ticket prices are $48.50 & $38.50.  Hornsby is a thirteen-time Grammy nominee, has won three Grammys and co-wrote the classic “The End of the Innocence” with Don Henley, a Top 10 record for him.

You Could Unlock a Treasure of up to $10,000 on Columbus Day!
Unlock your treasure at Trump Taj Mahal on Saturday, October 10. We’ll select 10 lucky players at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. If you’re name is called, you’ll get to choose a key to unlock a treasure chest. The more chests you can open, the more cash you win. All Trump One Cardholders get a free entry. Be sure to activate yours by playing your favorite games between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. on the day of the drawing. Happy treasure hunting!

It’s a Comedy Explosion
Platinum Productions, Inc., in association with Yesha Ministries, presents Atlantic City Comedy Explosion. The laugh-out-loud show stars Arnez J, Sommore, Earthquake, George Willborn and TuRae. The laughs are in the Mark G. Etess Arena on Sunday, October 11. Show time is at 8 p.m. and tickets are priced at $85, $59.50 and $49.50.

It’s On!
Football season is here. So watch your favorite games every Monday in Ego Bar & Lounge. Enjoy great food and drink specials, plus chances to win big. Maybe even a share of $25,000! Don’t miss Trump Taj Mahal’s $25,000 Run for the Riches every Monday during football season. Use your Trump One Card to register at any Rewards Center Kiosk from 5 p.m.–8 p.m. on Mondays. Then catch the action in Ego on our high-def big screens. If the second half kickoff is returned for a touchdown, you automatically win your share of $25,000! Be sure to catch ESPN’s Mike Gill, as he broadcasts live in Ego each Monday, from 3 p.m.–7 p.m.

A Picture-Perfect Giveaway
Monday, October 12 is your chance to win a Sharp LCD TV or $1,000 cash. And we’re naming winners every fifteen minutes from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. If your name is called, the choice is yours: pick an amazingly sleek and stylish 1080p TV or $1,000 in cold cash. All Trump One Cardholders get a free entry. Be sure to activate yours by playing your favorite games between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the day of the drawing.

Live Nation Presents Ron White
Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White takes the stage in the Mark G. Etess Arena on Saturday, October 17 as part of the Trump Comedy Series. The cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the wildly successful “Blue Collar Comedy” tour is making a pit stop in Atlantic City. Catch the best-selling author and Grammy-nominated White in a special one-night-only appearance. You’ll roll in the aisles as White brings to life the razor-sharp wit from his “You Can’t Fix Stupid” Comedy special and his comical autobiography: “I Had The Right To Remain Silent…But I Didn’t Have the Ability.” Show time is at 8 p.m. and tickets are priced at $65 and $55.

Rennaisance 2009
BRE Presents Renaissance 2009 with special guest Jann Klose performing in the Xanadu Theater at Trump Taj Mahal on Saturday, October 17.  Show time is at 8:00 pm. Ticket prices are $49, $39 & $29.
In celebration of their 1969 formation, the English progressive rock heroes Renaissance, are embarking on a 40th Anniversary Concert Tour.  Annie Haslam and Michael Dunford have come together with some great musicians to mark this special milestone. The mainstream Renaissance lineup is most well known for their rich symphonic textures, stunning vocals and poetic lyrics. Don’t miss this reunion of some great talent.

Laura Pausini
Fragale Productions presents Italian singer Laura Pausini in the Mark G. Etess Arena on Sunday, October 18. From the time she made her recording debut at only 18 years of age, Laura Pausini has captured the hearts of millions with her golden voice. The international sensation has performed around the globe for countless fans. Perhaps her biggest performance was when she sang for Pope John Paul II at a special Vatican Christmas mass. Show time is at 6 p.m. and tickets are priced at $95, $85 and $75.

Your Place for Lunch and Dinner
Whether you want to linger over a fabulous mid-day meal or make it a memorable evening, Il Mulino offers it all. The celebrated New York Italian restaurant is famously one of the toughest tickets in Manhattan. Now visitors to the Taj Mahal can use their Comp Dollars to enjoy a taste of the scrumptious authentic Italian cuisine for which Il Mulino is known. Choose Trattoria Il Mulino for a casual dinner or a fabulous lunch.

Trattoria Il Mulino located in Trump Taj Mahal is now serving lunch from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm, Wednesday through Sunday. Enjoy a prix-fixe menu of $15.95 for three courses. Choose from antipasta, home made soup, pasta and dessert for one great price. Of course, many other selections on their fabulous menu are also available. FREE short-term parking is available in porte cochere.

Additionally, Trattoria Il Mulino will delight you with their Happy Hour, available Tuesday through Sunday from 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm.  Enjoy half priced drink specials and a free chef’s special appetizer with a purchase of any two drinks during happy hour. (Available in the Trattoria Lounge only.)  Drink specials include $3 beers, $5 glasses of wine, and $6 cocktails. You can also choose from signature cocktails, their extensive wine list or imported beers.

Join Us for Our 16th Annual Oktoberfest
Good times and great beer is back at Trump Taj Mahal. Don’t miss Oktoberfest in the Grand Ballroom on Saturday, October 24, from noon–8 p.m. and Sunday, October 25, from noon–6 p.m. For just $5, you’ll enjoy full access to nonstop entertainment—direct from Germany. Plus, enjoy authentic German fare, with a tempting spread of traditional food specialties. While you’re here, shop the marketplace for authentic European treasures. And you’ll even have a chance to win round-trip airfare to Germany!

Our Prediction: It’s Going to be a Great Show
Sylvia Browne, the renowned spiritual teacher and psychic will be in the Mark G. Etess Arena on Saturday, October 24. In addition to her stardom as a psychic, Browne is a well-respected author, lecturer and researcher in the field of parapsychology. From a very young age, Browne discovered her gifts and has helped counsel people ever since. He unique style—described as down-to-earth and genuine—coupled with her rare gifts make her in demand wherever she goes. She has appeared on major television shows nationally. From helping people see the future to helping live more fulfilling lives, Sylvia Browne is truly a star in the paranormal world. Show time is at 8 p.m. and tickets are priced at $75, $50 and $35.

Group Ole Presents Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievara AS1
It’s Mr. Energy and the Concert King—together on stage. Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievara are teaming up to form a truly dynamic duo. Catch them live on Sunday, October 25 in the Mark G. Etess Arena. It’s rare that two international stars of this caliber join forces. Don’t miss this one-night-only concert that promises hit after hit. Show time is at 2 p.m. and tickets are priced at $150, $98, $78, $58 and $38.

$2,500 Halloween Costume Contest
Dress up, cash in. The Trump Taj Mahal Halloween Costume Contest is offering up monster prizes. Put on your scariest, funniest or most creative costume you just might be a winner! Join us in Ego Bar & Lounge at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. To enter, simply register at any Rewards Center Kiosk from noon–5:50 p.m. You could win up to $1,000. Dressing up has never been this rewarding!

Russian vocalist, Irina Allegrova
Miami Sun International presents Irina Allegrova in the Arena at Trump Taj Mahal on Saturday, October 31, 2009.  Show time is at 7:00 pm with doors opening one hour prior.  Ticket prices are $200, $150, $125, $100, $75 , $55 & $50.  Tickets can be purchased through www.russianny.com or by calling 718-615-1617.

The Angels Are Sticking Around!
The seductive and sultry group The Angels are staying put through March 2010, thanks to popular demand! Catch the ladies in their spicy act at Ego Bar & Lounge as they sing and dance in the most alluring fashion. You’ll enjoy renditions of the hottest acts including the Pussycat Dolls, AC/DC, The Black Eyed Peas and more. Of course, the entertainment isn’t all that’s hot. You’ll enjoy our signature drink menu and sizzling scene. Complemented by DJ Hot Linh, you can enjoy The Angels Thursday–Saturday, from 10 p.m.–2 a.m. For table/ bottle reservations, email: egobar.tablereservations@taj.trump.com.

I got a pleasant surprise in my mailbox the other day. The Hilton sent me a couple of offers for next weekend that look wonderful. On Friday, if I play for 15 minutes, I get a designer blanket. On Sunday, 15 minutes of play earns me a bottle of booze plus 5 times cashback. I’m there, dude. Both days.

What makes this interesting is I’ve barely played in the Hilton at all this year. It sounds like they want my business again. It may have to do with the fact that the few times I did go in there, I lost pretty badly. But in any case, these offers are enough to lure me back in the door.

Here’s a message to all the other joints in town. Send me an offer I can’t refuse, and you, too, will get a shot at my bankroll.