Atlantic City Casinos Blog

by Joe Molineaux

Boogie Nights opened with all the excitement and style defining the dance generations that inspired the club.  The moment you enter,  you can see, hear, and feel the blend of two decades that helped perfect musical beats and dance moves.

Saturday’s opening night event was a high energy celebration that included seventies television star and comedian Jimmie “JJ” Walker, a live performance by eighties teen pop star Tiffany along with a highly interactive rendition of Y.M.C.A. from the center of the dance floor by none other than the Village People’s original cowboy Randy Jones.  Dave Pena, the club’s owner, Tropicana president Tony Rodio (both in full seventies period suits), along with staff sporting costumes spanning both decades kept the crowd moving and shaking to familiar songs all night long.  Look for a calendar full of upcoming weekend events that spotlight the “dance decades” while providing all the amenities to serve the club goers of today.

Boogie Nights’ new location, while reminiscent of its previous space, is bigger and better than before.  You can see familiar elements included in the design with additional new features that allow for greater flow and movement through the club as well as on and off the dance floor.  There are VIP themed areas, plenty of comfortable spaces, along with multiple video monitors, to view the action on the dance floor.  You will also want to check out the eighties excess inspired “Solid Gold Room.”  Throughout Boogie Nights the colors, lighting, and excellent sound system are both esthetically and audibly well-balanced.

Whether you are revisiting your past or just looking for a night of retro sights and danceable sounds, Boogie Nights, in its new home at Tropicana, Atlantic City may be exactly where you will want to be Friday or Saturday nights.  The design and décor, combining elements of both the seventies Disco era and the eighties New Wave Dance Club scene, provide a unique experience for singles, couples and groups of nightlife seekers to “Do AC” retro-style.

Tropicana Atlantic City Promotions For May, 2012

Entertainment Options

Boogie Nights- Break out your bell bottoms and corduroy, and boogie oogie oogie ‘til you just can’t boogie no more! Roller Girl, Mr. Boogie, and Boogie Beaver are sure to keep the party stayin’ alive at this brand new 70’s and 80’s dance club complete with state of the art lighting and sound. Dance club will be open at 8:00 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.

Friday, May 4^th 9pm- Boogie Nights Grand Opening Weekend!
Join us for our grand opening at the Tropicana kicking off with a special appearance and performance by 80s pop sensation Tiffany! Plus, don’t miss special appearances by Randy Jones the original cowboy from The Village People and our special guest host, Jimmie “JJ” Walker from Good Times!

Saturday, May 5^th- 80′s Pop Sensation Tiffany Performs Live

Friday, May 11^th- Hot Moms Contest
In honor of Mother’s Day, all moms who show a picture of their kid at the door gets in for free! Are you a hot mom? Do you know a hot mom? Enter our HOT MOMS CONTEST for a chance to win some awesome prizes!!

Saturday, May 12^th- Dark Shadows Disco Vampire Ball
Join the Boogie Nights cast and crew as we celebrate the release of Dark Shadows in the Imax Theater! Hosted by Philadelphia’s late night horror hostess Stella, the Maneater from Manayunk. Plus at the stroke of midnight don’t miss a very special mystery guest appearing from behind the glittered door!

Friday, May 18^th- Moonwalk Friday our Own World Famous MJ Impersonator
Don’t miss our world famous Michael Jackson Impersonator perform all of MJ’s greatest hits live at Boogie Nights! Enter our Moonwalk Contest for a chance to win some great prizes! Wear a sequined glove and get in for FREE!

Saturday, May 19^th- KC and the Sunshine Band Performs Live at Boogie Nights
Get ready to “shake shake shake” with disco legends KC and the Sunshine band! Make sure to be there when we induct KC in the Boogie Nights Hall of Fame!

Friday, May 25^th- Top Gun and Top Shelf Friday
All active military get in for FREE all night long. PLUS they will receive wristbands for half price top shelf cocktails.

Saturday, May 26th- South Side Johnny & the Jukes Inducted into Hall of Fame!

Visit boogienightsac.com for complete details.

Whitney Cummings- She looks like a model but talks like a sailor. Cummings is the title star and executive producer of the NBC multi-camera comedy “Whitney.” She is also the co-creator of the breakout hit “2 Broke Girls” on CBS. Fans will enjoy a rare combination of beauty and filth when Los Angeles based comedian, actress, and writer Whitney Cummings takes the stage at 9 p.m. on Friday, May 11, 2012, at Tropicana Casino and Resort. Tickets are $35, $45, $50, and $75.

KC and the Sunshine Band- For many music fans, just saying the name “KC & The Sunshine Band” brings back memories of the heady fusion between funk and dance music that dominated the pop charts in the 70s and 80s. Put on your boogie shoes and relive the excitement as KC & The Sunshine Band perform live at 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2012 in the Tropicana Showroom. Tickets are $25, $50, $55, and $75.

Laff Mobb- They’re not packin’ heat, they’re packin’ jokes. Featuring some of the hottest up and coming comedic talent including Mark Viera, Red Grant, Roz G, and Rudy Rush, LAFF MOBB is sure to make you die laughing when they take the stage at Tropicana Showroom on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25.

Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes- This well-known Jersey Shore band has been jamming out since the 1970’s. With hits like “Talk to Me” and “This Time it’s For Real”, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes are sure to give a performance to remember on May 26, 2012 at the Tropicana’s Grand Exhibition Center at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20.

Montgomery Gentry- Average Joes, yes, but Montgomery Gentry has taken the Country music industry by storm. These hard-running honkey tonkers will bring their “Hillbilly Shoes” along with their Southern swag to Atlantic City on Sunday, May 27, 2012 in the Tropicana Showroom. Tickets are $45, $55, $65 and $75.

Stephen Sorrentino: Voices in my Head- Musical comedian, Stephen Sorrentino has
returned to Atlantic City with his critically acclaimed show Voices In My Head, a winning combination of a Las Vegas stage-show, classic TV variety hour, and high-energy concert. Complete with showgirls, dancers, extravagant costumes, and hilarious comedy routines, the show can be seen in the Tropicana Showroom on select dates through mid-summer.

All show tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and the Tropicana Box Office or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

IMAX

To the Arctic 3D- Through the power of IMAX ^®3D, audiences are transported to one of the most remote and spectacularly beautiful places in the world and experience an emotional story of love, family and hope. The documentary adventure To The Arctic 3D plays at the IMAX Theatre at Tropicana on through the end of the year. Tickets are $13.

Dark Shadows- In the year 1752, master of Collinwood Manor, Barnabas (Johnny Depp) has the world at his feet as a rich, powerful and an inveterate playboy…until he makes the grave mistake of breaking the heart of Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green). A witch, in every sense of the word, Angelique dooms him to a fate worse than death: turning him into a vampire, and then burying him alive. Two centuries later, Barnabas is
inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972.

IMAX Theatre tickets are available at the IMAX or Tropicana Box Office and Ticketmaster

$2 Million Winning Ticket
Tropicana has brought back the Winning Ticket game. This giveaway is bigger and better than ever with chances to win up to $1,000,000 every day now through October 5, 2012, and a guaranteed $1,000,000 to one lucky player on Saturday, October 6, 2012.

Diamond Club members receive a free ticket for the Winning Ticket Game through any comp machine in the casino. A Zoom Ball machine conducts five drawings daily at 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. in Palm Walk. On Fridays and Saturdays, an extra drawing is held at 11:00 p.m. If a member’s ticket has three or more matching numbers he or she is awarded a prize for $25 – $1,000 in Free Slot Play. If all six numbers match, $1,000,000 is awarded (split amongst the winners if there is more than one.) The results of these drawings are televised throughout the resort.

All prize winners are encouraged to keep their Winning Tickets, because they are entries into the guaranteed $1,000,000 prize drawing on Saturday, October 6, 2012. From this pool of entries, ten winners will be called to play in the Winning Ticket finale in Palm Walk. A large game board will hold ten envelopes. All ten winners will select a prize envelope—nine contain vouchers for $1,000 prizes but one will hold a voucher for the grand prize of $1,000,000.

Facebook Fan of the Month
Calling all Trop fans! Tropicana does a special giveaway to reward its loyal customers. Each month, we randomly select one fan who writes positive posts on our Facebook page as well “likes” and/or shares our postings. That fan wins a free night’s stay in one of the Trop’s stylish and inviting guest rooms.

Cinco de Mayo Specials

The Comedy Stop Café & Cabaret
Looking for a laugh this Cinco de Mayo? Look no further. Enjoy $1 tacos and $3 margaritas while Angel Salazar sends you into a side-splitting fit. His comedy is a mixture of street-smart ethnic wisecracks, physical comedy, risqué humor, and audience involvement… and he is not afraid to sport a mini-skirt! Also an established actor, he has appeared in noteworthy films such as “Scarface”, and “Carlito’s Way”. He has opened for famous acts such as Whitney Houston and Miami Sound Machine.
Show times are at 9 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.

Firewaters
What better way to celebrate May 5^th than Coronas, Margaritas, and Tacos? Enjoy $5
Coronas, $8 Margaritas, and $5 Twin Tacos at Firewaters.

Seashore Kids
Receive 15% off regular priced merchandise on May 5^th, 2012.

Mother’s Day Specials
We’ve got just what you need to earn those brownie points with Mom this year. Treat the special lady in your life to one of our finest restaurants, an IMAX movie, or both!

Il Verdi’s Mother’s Day
Il Verdi is known for its upscale atmosphere and prestigious wine list- Mom is sure to love it too! On Sunday, May 13^th enjoy a three course menu including choice of salad, surf & turf, and choice of dessert for $75 per person (plus tax and gratuity).

Fin’s Mother’s Day Menu
With views of the beach and ocean, this restaurant is sure to give you a relaxing, beautiful experience. Our Mother’s Day menu boasts choice of salad or lobster bisque, surf & turf, and choice of dessert for $75 (plus tax and gratuity).
Book your reservations for Il Verdi or Fin by calling 1-800-345-8767.

IMAX special- To the Arctic 3D
Moms, treat your child and IMAX will treat you! Any mother who purchases a full price child ticket will receive complimentary admission for herself for “To the Arctic 3D”, a documentary that promises to captivate audiences with the breathtaking back drop of the Arctic, one of the most remote and spectacularly beautiful places in the world. It’s a story of love, hope, and the power of family. The film tells a compelling tale of survival, with global implications. Narrator Meryl Streep takes us through a journey into the lives of a mother polar bear and her twin seven-month-old cubs as they navigate the changing Arctic wilderness they call home. Captivating and intimate footage brings moviegoers up close and personal with this family’s struggle to survive in a frigid environment of melting ice, immense glaciers, spectacular waterfalls, and majestic snow-bound peaks.

Shirley Mae Run
On Saturday, May 12^th, more than 250 breast cancer survivors will gather to kick off the 10^th Annual Shirley Mae Run & Michael J. Walk. An unforgettable breast cancer survivors’ parade will take place on the balcony of Fin Restaurant at the Tropicana Casino & Resort overlooking thousands of spectators on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Day to day these women are mothers, grandmothers, sisters and even daughters. But on this day, they are all breast cancer survivors.

The event begins with a survivor breakfast honoring South Jersey breast cancer survivors, compliments of the Tropicana Casino & Resort. After opening ceremonies, more than 2,000 participants and spectators will congregate on the boardwalk in front of the Tropicana for the Shirley Mae 5K Run and the Michael J. 1.5 Mile Walk, along with a Kids Fun Run. First, second and third place finishers in the 5K Run will take home cash prizes. First, second and third place finishers in the Kids’ Run (children 12 and under) will receive prizes & medals.

Registration Fees: 5K Run, $30 in advance & $35 day of. 1.5 mile Walk, $25 advance & $30 day of. Special discounts include $20 for students (18 and under) and $15 for children (under 12).

Free self parking is available for the event until 11:30am at the Tropicana Casino & Resort. During the event, emceed by Mike Richman from 95.1 WAYV’s “Mike and Diane Morning Show”, attendees can receive free health screenings, enjoy live entertainment, complimentary refreshments and other family friendly activities. Special commemorative merchandise will be available for purchase, with all proceeds going to the fund.

REVEL BEACH, Atlantic City, N.J. (May 2, 2012) – Revel is planning the perfect Mother’s Day immersive experience for Moms looking to escape and enjoy the beachfront destinations’ signature restaurants,  transformative spa and scintillating nightclubs.

Whether seeking an experience to wine and dine Mom, help her relax and rejuvenate or dance and enjoy dazzling entertainment, Revel recommends the following venues to show Mom how much you love her:

For the Mom who loves to dine:
•    Amada features the rich traditions of Spanish gastronomy while incorporating avant-garde cooking techniques in a chic setting.  An impressive menu of inspired creations for Mother’s Day gives Mom the opportunity to mix and share multiple dishes while enjoying $8 Spanish Sparking Cava and $8 Bloody Marys with guindilla pepper infused vodka.

•    American Cut features an energetic lounge, a grand meat bar and seafood raw bar, two private dining areas and a lively main dining room with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Mom can look forward to an indulgent experience and locally influenced American cuisine, a sexy and vibrant ambiance and genuine hospitality.

•    Azure captures the sun-kissed glamour of the Italian and French Riviera, raising the seaside dining experience in the region to a new level.  Features of the menu include handmade pastas, Mediterranean whole fish, a raw bar, and composed dishes from the land and sea, accompanied by a renowned wine list.

•    Distrito Cantina offers a fun, fresh atmosphere with margaritas, creative cocktails, beer or wine and tasty dishes from the Guapos “take-out” window.  Specials for Mom include $8 “Momaritas -sangria mixed with margarita- along with $8 Tomato and Watermelon Gazpacho with jumbo lump crab.

•    Lugo Cucina e Vino, an energetic brasserie offering a fresh take on modern Italian classics, offers homemade pastas, Neapolitan-style brick oven pizza, mozzarella made fresh on-site, and meatballs along with an extensive wine list of more than 80 varieties.

•    Mussel Bar blends the laid back vibe of a pub, live rock and roll and the energy of a sports bar while presenting a menu of sophisticated comfort food.  Mothers receive a complimentary glass of champagne with a special brunch menu including Maple Beignets-French style fried dough tossed with cinnamon/clove sugar-and smoked salmon benedict with soft poached farm egg. The Mother’s Day special dinner menu includes Herb and Garlic Roasted Spring Leg of Lamb or Atlantic Cod en Pappillote.

•    O Bistro & Wine Bar brings a playful atmosphere to Revel’s restaurants with huge windows overlooking the Ocean.  Sip with Mom and enjoy Buy One, Get One complimentary Blood Orange Juice and Segura Viudas Cava Mimosa.

•    ONE is an American-grille style restaurant, combining an edgy rock n’ roll aesthetic with laid-back energy.  A special Mother’s Day brunch menu is being offered with lemonade mimosas, warm biscuits with poached asparagus and coddled eggs and strawberry shortcake

For the Mom who needs to relax:
•    Bask invites you and Mom to revive, restore and relax in this 32,000-square-foot sanctuary.  Sip, scrub, and socialize side by side in the bathhouse as you experience Bask’s signature Hammam Detox Therapy. Moms will enjoy complimentary mimosas as they relax on the heated hammam tiles and experience a two-step exfoliation, including an organic aromatherapy scrub customized to her preference of scent.

For the Mom who wants to have fun:
•    Ivan Kane’s Royal Jelly is a nightclub in the round with DJs and dancing complemented by the drama and excitement of burlesque shows. Moms are invited with free cover all night.

Revel features more than a dozen restaurants from renowned chefs and restaurateurs who have a vested interest in Revel and bring their signature flair from their regional restaurants in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City. Strong entrepreneurial spirits and a tremendous talent to create gastronomic and lifestyle experiences are common threads among Revel’s partners.

To find out more about these special Mother’s Day offerings or to make a reservation, please call 855-348-0500 or go to Open Table.

(Atlantic City, N.J. April 30, 2012) – Tequila! Cinco de Mayo, arguably one of the most fun holidays in May, is not going unnoticed this year in Atlantic City, and partiers are encouraged to come join the fun. Harrah’s Resort, Bally’s and Showboat Atlantic City will all celebrate with music, food and drink worthy of the holiday.

Harrah’s Resort, home to Dos Caminos, the premier Mexican restaurant in town, is kicking off the weekend with Friday night parties at Xhibition Bar and Eden Lounge. Pre-gamers can enjoy $5 Corona bottles, $6 Patron Silver Shots and music by Vida Ventura & Freezie.

On Cinco de Mayo Saturday, the party at Harrah’s Resort hits full swing with $8 watermelon margaritas, $8 Anejo Sauza Conmemorativo shots and special appetizers like habernero wings and chicken and chorizo nachos at Dos Caminos. Sammy D’s and Bill’s Bar and Burger are joining the fun with $5 margaritas for diners.

Guests at Eden Lounge can enjoy complimentary chips and salsa with their Patron perfect margaritas and party favors like sombreros, maracas and moustaches to create their own mariachi.  Partiers looking to dance the night away can head to the Pool After Dark for a night hosted by the one and only Playboy model and reality TV star, Holly Madison.

To show that even surfers respect holidays, Worship Surf Bar at Showboat is offering Cinco de Mayo flavor with five days of celebratory specials. From May 1st to 5th, guests at Worship Surf Bar will enjoy $1 tacos, $10 Corona buckets, $5 Avion tequila shots and $5 Avion margaritas.

Bally’s Atlantic City is celebrating with $5 margaritas at Mountain Bar.  The Reserve at Bally’s is getting into the spirit with blackened salmon tacos at Preview Bar with pineapple and jicama salsa and chipotle remoulade for $12; a barbeque chicken flatbread with chicken braised in Dos Equis Lager and guajillo peppers, refried beans, Mexican crema and shaved chilies for $15; and cilantro and lime butter-seared mahi mahi with Mexican corn esquites and huitlacoche sauce topped with rock shrimp ceviche for $38 at The Reserve.

(Atlantic City, N.J. April 30, 2012) – This Mother’s Day Caesars Entertainment is focusing on Mom, and you should too. Each Atlantic City property will have its own outstanding celebration of mom with luxurious spa treatments and just for the holiday and brunches worthy of the women who put up with us.

Harrah’s Resort is offering three unique spa packages at the renowned Red Door Spa by Elizabeth Arden. Choose between Beautiful Mom, with a facial or massage, manicure, pedicure, and makeup refresher; A Day She Deserves, with a facial, massage, manicure, pedicure, collagen eye add-on, and makeup refresher; or the over-the-top Ultimate Gratitude, with an ultimate facial, massage, manicure, pedicure, shampoo, blow dry, spa lunch, and makeup refresher.

Not to be outdone, the restaurants at Harrah’s Resort are also offering Mother’s Day treats. Sammy D’s is serving up special strawberries and cream Belgian waffles. A special Mothers’ Day Three Course Tasting Menu is offered at The Steakhouse with choices like a spring green and goat cheese salad, Jersey flounder with a chardonnay butter sauce and strawberry shortcake.

Showboat’s Vive Day Spa and Salon is offering a special gift to guests who purchase a $150 gift cards between May 1st and May 11th.  Scarduzio’s I Steak I Sushi I Lounge, home to one of the most indulgent brunches in town with a full buffet, made to order options and raw bar, is offering house made chocolate truffles to all mothers at brunch this holiday.

Bally’s Atlantic City is offering the ever-impressive The Reserve Sunday Brunch around the beautiful 6th floor atrium grand piano. Moms can indulge in the classic brunch buffet and made-to-order tapas options like chocolate brownie waffles and crabcakes benedict. The Spa at Bally’s is also offering Mom-focused packages this Mother’s Day. The Many Thanks package includes a Swedish massage or body scrub and spa lunch; the One on the Way package for expecting mothers includes a pre-natal massage and spa lunch; and the Marvelous Woman package includes a full body ocean sunset scrub, hot stone massage and spa lunch.

Caesars Atlantic City is celebrating Mom with three special packages at the award winning QUA Baths and Spa. #1 Mother includes a full body scrub, massage, organic facial, and spa lunch; One +One, a mother daughter experience with massage or facial and spa lunch for two; or for expecting mothers, the One On The Way Package includes a prenatal massage, scalp massage and spa lunch.

Nero’s at Caesars will serve their legendary brunch including offerings like hand carved prime rib and lamb, imported meats and cheeses and classic desserts like tiramisu and cannolis.  Café Roma at Caesars is offering a flower to all mothers and a three course prix fixe menu that includes salmon or steak and a lemon blueberry tart. Atlantic Grill is also offering a special three course menu for Mom with options like burrata mozzarella, truffled gnocchi, Chilean sea bass, and a hazelnut crunch bar, along with some of the best views in the city.

The Atlantic City Country Club is hosting their annual Mother’s Day Brunch with hand carved meats, made-to-order omelets and a dessert room Mom will love. The ACCC is also offering $25 golf for ladies in celebration of the holiday.

Treat Mom to a three day weekend by booking her a relaxing Red Door Escape package at Harrah’s Resort or a Mother’s Day package at Caesars Atlantic City . The Red Door package includes an overnight stay in a deluxe Harrah’s Resort room and $100 Red Door Spa credit with rate starting at $125. Reservations can be made at www.HarrahsResort.com. The Caesars Mother’s Day includes an overnight stay, VIP check-in, a four-course dinner for two at one of Caesars gourmet restaurants, and an Aromatherapy Massage or Aromatherapy Facial at Qua Baths and Spa. Reservations can be made at www.CaesarsAC.com.

Brunch and dinner reservations for all outlets can be made on Open Table. For spa reservations, please call 609.441.5333 for Red Door Spa, 609.343.4118 for Vive Day Spa and Salon, 609.340.4603 for the Spa at Bally’s, and 609.343.2400 for Qua Baths and Spa.

ATLANTIC CITY – The Golden Nugget Atlantic City is giving guests a unique opportunity to win real gold, by giving away one million dollars in real gold and free play during the entire month of May.

One pound of gold valued at more than $26,000 will be given away every day from May 1 – 31, 2012, and additional winners will receive various amounts of free slot play denominations bring each day’s total prizes to more than $33,000. The nightly first place winner will take home 10 oz. of real gold.  Drawings will be every half hour from 3:30-7:30 p.m. in the Atrium, and four lucky winners will be selected from the drawing drum to win a Gold Pass into the nightly slot tournament. Participants must be present to enter.

Guests can earn drawing tickets in several ways:
• Sign up for a NEW 24 Karat Club Card
• Check into the hotel
• Minimum $10 cash purchase at any bar, food or retail outlet
• 1 ticket for every 40 slot tier points
• 1 ticket for every $100 table game buy-in
• Check into a Marina boat slip

Golden Nugget Atlantic City guests may deposit daily drawing entries anytime between noon-7:25 p.m., although they must be deposited five minutes prior to each half hour drawing to qualify for the grand prize slot tournament at 8 p.m.

If all 36 lucky contestants are not present and registered by 7:45 p.m., a Wild Card Hot Seat will select the remaining unfilled spots. To qualify for the Hot Seat, players must be actively playing with a 24 Karat Club Card at any slot machine.  The nightly participants from the slot tournament finale will then share over $33,000 in real gold and free play. Daily drawing winners will be posted on the winner’s board and every day winners will be eligible for the following prize tiers:
1st place…………..10 oz. Gold (valued at $16,500)*
2nd place………….4 oz. Gold (valued at $6,600)*
3rd place…………..2 oz. Gold (valued at $3,300)*
4th place…………. $2,000 Free Play
5th place…………. $1,500 Free Play
6th place…………. $1,000 Free Play
7th place…………..$750 Free Play
8th place…………..$500 Free Play
9th place…………..$250 Free Play
10th place…………$100 Free Play
11th-36th place… $25 Free Play

*Based on approximate price of Gold per ounce as of March 29, 2012.

REVEL BEACH, Atlantic City, N.J. (April 30, 2012) – Revel is offering guests the chance  to experience the 6.3-million-square-foot beachfront destination with its Preview Package, available now through May 24.  Guests who book the Preview Package will embark on a resort journey that includes artisanal fare, spirits, lively entertainment and a spa respite.

Starting at $289 per night, a double occupancy booking of the Preview Package includes the following:
·         An Ocean Room with a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean
·         A cocktail or wine tasting in the two-acre SkyGarden or in the O2, an alfresco bar
·         A culinary experience of Revel including spirits and light bites
·         Admission to an unforgettable show at Ivan Kane’s Royal Jelly Burlesque Nightclub (Thursday – Sunday) or a libation in the Ultra Lounge (Monday – Wednesday)
·         A continental breakfast in the SkyGarden or O2
·         A daypass for each guest to enjoy unlimited relaxation at Bask, featuring the stunning Bathhouse, healing Himalayan salt grotto, warming sauna and a refreshing deluge showers
·         Full advantage of all resort amenities, including In|Out Pool, lush gardens and stylish lounges.

Revel features more than a dozen restaurants from renowned chefs and restaurateurs who have a vested interest in Revel and bring their signature flair from their regional restaurants in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City. Strong entrepreneurial spirits and a tremendous talent to create gastronomic and lifestyle experiences are common threads among Revel’s partners.

The Atlantic City beachfront destination is smoke-free and features over 1,800 rooms with sweeping ocean views.  Designed to embrace its natural surroundings, Revel curated a collection of daylife and nightlife experiences crafted to bring the outside in and the inside out. Indoor and outdoor pools, gardens, lounges, and 32,000-square-foot spa provide the guest with a relaxing resort, while an outstanding collection of 14 restaurant concepts, live entertainment, nightclubs, an oceanfront dayclub, a casino that feels like a theatre and a collection of boutiques tailor to guests passions.

To book the Preview Package at Revel, call 1-855-348-0500.

Atlantic City, NJ (April 27, 2012) – Within a span of less than four hours yesterday, two tables experienced the ‘joy’ of defeat as losing poker hands netted them a combined $617,524 at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City. In the past 60 days Borgata has given away an astounding $1.4 million in Bad Beat Jackpot winnings.

At approximately 3PM on Tuesday afternoon, Marlton, NJ native David Henry suffered a brutal loss in a hand where his quad 10′s were bested by Virginian William Warner’s quad aces. Fortunately for David (and the rest of the table), his loss was also their substantial gain, as his hand qualified for Borgata’s HIGH Bad Beat Jackpot; set at $567,524. David was awarded $227,009 while the ‘winner’ of the hand took home the pot plus $113,505. The remaining seven players at the table left with $32,430 each. Henry’s win came mere hours after Joseph Rispoli of New Cumberland, WV won the LOW Bad Beat, walking away with over $20,000 in winnings as his quad 7′s were upended by Steven Signorello’s straight flush, which gave him the pot plus $10,000.

Over the past two months alone, the Borgata Bad Beat Jackpot has hit seven times for $1,404,235, including its largest single-day jackpot of $636,711 in which Chong In Yan of Bala Cynwyd, PA saw his losing hand – a jack-high straight flush – win him $234,685.

Since its inception in December of 2008, Borgata’s Bad Beat program has hit 107 times for $13,256,910.

The Bad Beat jackpot immediately reset to $100,000

About Bad Beat
The Bad Beat shall apply to the game of Texas Hold’Em only. “Bad Beat” means a high ranking poker hand that is beat by a higher ranking hand (e.g., Four Deuces losing to Four Nines). In order for a hand to be eligible to qualify for a Bad Beat, the pot must meet a minimum of $20. A minimum of four players must be seated and dealt in at the beginning of the hand in order to qualify for the Bad Beat. To qualify for the Bad Beat Jackpot, a player must have four Deuces or better beaten. If the winning or losing player has made a Four-of-a-Kind, that player must have a pocket pair to qualify (example: if a player has four Eights, he/she must have a pocket pair of Eights with two Eights on the board). Both the winning and losing hands must use both of their hole cards to create the highest possible hand.
***Four Tens or better beaten wins the HIGH Bad Beat Jackpot amount. Four Deuces to Four Nines beaten wins the LOW Bad Beat Jackpot amount.

By Harriet Diamond

As you pull up to the front of the Golden Nugget to valet park, you are surrounded by, appropriately, much gold.  The ceiling of the porte de cochere is decorated with golden nuggets; gold, silver, and red metal balls adorn the area.  Paintings that reflect the color scheme face you as you approach the building.

The bright, fanciful color scheme welcomes you as you take the escalator to the lobby level.  This reinvented property is both exciting and charming.

During the Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Executive Vice President and General Manager Tom Pohlman welcomed throngs of well-wishers and guests to the new Golden Nugget Atlantic City.  He thanked patrons for visiting during the transformation and the related inconveniences, proudly announcing, “transformation complete.”  Complete it is!  New designs, new colors, and new energy pervade.  Tilman Fertitta, founder, president, and ceo of Landry’s, owner of the property, told visitors that he’s always loved Atlantic City and its proximity to New York and Pennsylvania.  A standard bearer for Atlantic City’s revitalization, he stressed that he’s in AC for the long haul:  “I’m not a flipper; I’m a buyer.”  Fertitta commented that he always envisioned redesigning “the box” that was the early marina property.  He saw it as a “blank mat with endless possibilities.”  His early vision is the beauty that is now The Golden Nugget, a mixed palette of color, texture, and function.  Tracy Danielle, of Choose NJ, representing Governor Christie, gave a warm thank you to the whole Landry team for choosing New Jersey and being able to execute their vision.

On display was a cake replica of the Golden Nugget, created by the Cake Boss, complete with Fertitta’s yacht and helicopter.  A beautiful, all female string quartet serenaded the crowd, Fertitta uncorked champagne, cut the gold ribbon with gold scissors, and cut into the cake with a gold knife.  Other features of the ceremony were the unveiling of a 62 pound gold nugget and the introduction of a gold ATM machine.  Not a machine made of gold, but one that dispenses it, for cash, of course.

The casino is predominantly decorated in bright red and gold; however, warm berry and silver periodically surface.  This open area is welcoming to slot and table players alike.  The table games are front and center, adjacent to the 46 Bar, a cozy respite, with surprising light-up menus that are a feast for the eyes in the soft, dim lighting.   On the other side of the bar is the Poker Room, apart, yet open and welcoming.

The Golden Guys, Tilman Fertitta (left) and Tom Pohlman.

Bring your appetite to the Golden Nugget.  Restaurants include Lillie’s, Asian cuisine, with noodle and sushi bars as well as other mouth-watering dishes; the Grotto, with a full Italian menu and a signature thin crust pizza; the famous Chart House (its 30th location), with a panoramic bay view to complement every diner’s experience, and Vic and Anthony’s, named for Tilman Fertitta’s father and uncle and adorned with family photos.  Another eatery with a family inspired name is Michael Patricks, the easy go-to just outside the sumptuous, but not overwhelming, Buffet on the lobby level. Like everything else at the Golden Nugget, it is just right.  Each restaurant is decorated to create a unique experience, with its own color scheme, textures, and lighting brand.

The Golden Nugget has seven bar areas:  the 46 Bar, the Rush Lounge and the Live Bar that offer live music, the Wine and Wifi for the constant communicator, the pool bar, and, of course, the restaurant bars at Vic and Anthony’s and The Chart House.  Each has its own color scheme, and personality.  High rollers have their sanctuary at the 24 Karat Club.

The Red and White Suite at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City

The Showroom is a welcoming venue that seats 450.  It is designed as a comfortable theatre, rather than one with long tables.  “Every seat is up front.”  The Grand, a 16,920 square foot ballroom showcases top entertainers and breaks down for smaller events.

The Ronnie Wood Art Gallery is a welcome addition to the Atlantic City scene.  The former Rolling Stones’ member still wields his guitar as well as his paintbrush.  Woods launched the Golden Nugget’s unveiling the weekend before the Grand Opening.  The Gallery includes his paintings, drawings, and limited editions depicting stars from throughout his life.

Retail row includes a mix of Las Vegas shoppers’ favorites such as Style & Trend, Nineteen Forty Six, and d’Oro, as well as new names such as Tint, Flirt,  and Cool Jeans.  Don’t’ miss Chocolate Box, a Landry’s signature store, opposite a display of mouth-watering chocolate flowing into giant golden nuggets.  Bean and Bread is a convenient and appealing grab and go market.

Planning on staying?  Check-in is welcoming and easy with ipads at the front desk.

Different room areas offer color schemes to create the experience promised, from the tasteful white and muted Spa Suites to the colorful H20 Suites.   The latter are on the pool level and have verandas adjacent to the pool.  Unbelievable!

The Tan Suite at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City.

Ah, the pool.  This area has a bar, four hot tubs, and surprise features in a class of their own.

The Spa and Salon will round out any visit or become a featured destination on its own.  The warmth and comfort surround you before you even walk through the door.  Again, color and lighting do their magic.

An outdoor rooftop area has been covered with turf.  Guests will be invited to bring lawn chairs for fireworks displays and other events will use this creative space.

A slogan that flashed across the screen during the opening was “Everything Gold is New Again.”  And so it is.  I can only say so much.

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — April 27, 2012 – Trump Plaza announced that its Beach Bar will open Friday, May 18, and will be open seven days a week through September 15, 2012.

The Beach Bar at Trump Plaza is one of Atlantic City’s hottest summer destinations, recognized as one of the 21 sexiest Beach Bars by the Travel Channel and winner of the 2011 Atlantic City Nightlife Awards for Best Beach Bar. New for 2012 will be “Breakfast on the Beach” which will be served every weekend from Memorial Day through June and seven days a week in July and August beginning at 7am.  Breakfast on the beach will also feature a kids menu so the whole family can enjoy the atmosphere.

The 21,500 sq ft. outdoor party pad features a delicious menu including light fare such as Nachos Grande, Bang Bang Shrimp and Steamers.  For lunch or dinner try the Caribbean Chicken Salad, Jersey Shore Crab Cakes, the Beach Bar Cheeseburger or one of the other delicious entrées. Party with live music, hot DJ’s and a mix of chilled cocktails throughout the day and into the night.

The Beach Bar is located off the Boardwalk in front of Trump Plaza.  Parking is available in the Trump Plaza parking garage off Missouri Avenue.

Trump Plaza Beach Bar will offer the following drink specials from 7am-7pm, 7 days a week – MONDAY: Bacardi and Bud Lime; TUESDAY: Ketel One and Corona; WEDNESDAY: Absolut and Coors Light; THURSDAY: Malibu and Dos Equis; FRIDAY: Pinnacle and Miller Lite; SATURDAY: Captain Morgan and Twisted Tea; SUNDAY: Frozen Drinks and Bud/Land Shark Draft.