ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (September 30, 2010) – Fall into a fabulous October with an energy-packed lineup of entertainment, events and promotions!

Tropicana debuts Mrs. Fields Cookies
Its chocolate chip kisses and cookie cake dreams at Tropicana Casino & Resort.  Mrs. Fields Cookies opened up their newest location in The Quarter on September 29, joining more than 20 shops and 9 restaurants.  Mrs. Fields is a leading cookies and baked goods store with more than 1,200 store in 22 countries.  The Tropicana location will feature all the Mrs. Fields favorites such as cookies, cookie cake, cookie pizza, cookie sandwiches and brownies, plus muffins, croissants, smoothies, tea and coffee. Mrs. Fields is the perfect place to grab a sweet snack or shop for gifts with party trays, baskets and even cookbooks available.

Halloween 2010 at Tropicana
In celebration of the new HBO series Boardwalk Empire, Tropicana is embracing the 1920’s for their annual Halloween Costume Contest on Saturday, October 30 at 10 p.m.  This year Tropicana is turning back the clocks to the 1920’s and will host a special Boardwalk Empire themed contest.  Prizes will be awarded for both traditional costumes and specialty categories for 1920’s themed costumes.   Winners will receive Tropicana Gift Cards, overnight stays, show tickets and more. Following the contest, guests can party at more than 10 locations throughout Tropicana, including Rumba Lounge, Firewaters, A Dam Good Sports Bar, Providence nightclub, Planet Rose Karaoke Bar and more.

Rumba Lounge Entertainment and Game Day Action
Rumba Lounge now features live entertainment, including Beth Tinnon and Rayna every Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 p.m. to 1:40 a.m. Plus, Every Friday and Saturday Rumba Lounge features a live DJ and dancers from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.  Rumba Lounge keeps you in the heart of the action with bar-top video poker, sporting events on 12 televisions and it casino floor location. Just in time for the season, Rumba features all the college and professional football games with ESPN GamePlan and NFL’s Sunday Ticket.

Stay in Touch!
Fans, friends, followers and the like can stay in touch with the latest Tropicana events, entertainment and more through the web, email and your smart phone.  Tropicana can now be found on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TropAC), twitter (www.twitter.com/TropicanaAC), foursquare, iPhone, You Tube (www.youtube.com/user/TropicanaAC), through email by providing us with your email at www.tropicana.net, or through texting (text OFFER to 609.705.TROP). Check out Tropicana’s free application at the App store available for the iPhone and iTouch.

Check-in on foursquare
Diamond Club and IN Card members can now check-in at Tropicana on foursquare and receive a ½ price beverage at Rumba Lounge or Tango’s Lounge.

Enjoy the spotlight
Tropicana now has new ways for you to be the center of attention!  Now guests of Tropicana can get their photos taken in a photo booth located in The Quarter.  Pictures are only $3 each or two for $5.  Share your energy – upload your photos to Tropicana’s facebook page at www.facebook.com/TropAC.

Entertainment
Tropicana’s showroom rockin’ with headliners and holiday revelry.

Whoopi Goldberg, Tickets $45 – $85, Saturday, October 9, 9pm (Adult Content, must be 21)
Lifehouse with special guests Kris Allen and Alyssa Bernal, Tickets $45 – $65, Saturday, October 23 8pm

Smokey Robinson, Tickets $35 – $65, Friday, November 5 & Saturday, November 6 at 9pm
Happy Holidays – A Magical Celebration, Opens November 8, Tickets $25 & $35

Bret Michaels Custom Built Tour, Tickets $45 – $85, Friday, November 26 at 9pm

Ring of Combat XXXIII Championship Mixed Martial Arts, Tickets $60 – $150, Friday, December 3 at 8:30 p.m., tickets on sale Saturday, October 2

Cyndi Lauper, Tickets $35 – $65, Friday, December 10 at 9pm, tickets on sale date Saturday, October 2

IMAX Theater
Wild Ocean 3D – now playing daily
Legend of the Guardians 3D– now playing through November 18
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 3D opening on November 19, a special midnight screening will take place on November 18.  Tickets for Harry Potter go on sale October 29 at noon, advanced tickets are recommended.  Tickets are priced at $15 each.

Tickets are available at the Tropicana Box Office, Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Promotions
Trop Loves Locals – One of the premier destinations in Atlantic City thanks to visitor and locals alike, Trop wants to offer special thanks with offers and discounts just to show how much we love local support.  Trop Loves Locals promotions feature special offers for residents of Atlantic and Cape May Counties. To participate in any of these Tropicana Loves Locals offers, simply show your ID with a local Atlantic or Cape May county address, along with a Diamond Club Card at the designated outlet.  Locals can receive 10 percent off all dining and beverages at Il Verdi, FIN – A Seafood Experience, Golden Dynasty, Seaside Café, Fiesta Buffet, The Bar at FIN, Tango’s Lounge and Rumba Lounge seven days a week, 10 percent off standard retail banquet prices, $2 off IMAX movies Monday through Thursday and 15 percent of standard room rates.  Now locals who sign up for a Diamond Club Card can receive $25 EZ Slot Dollars!  Visit www.tropicana.net/locals for details and offers or text LOCALS to 609.705.TROP for up to date events and information.

The Comedy Stop offers a special locals discount for their 9 p.m. show every Friday that includes two show tickets and a free bag of popcorn.  ID must be shown at time of ticket purchase.

$10,000 E-mail Sweepstakes – Give us your E-mail and be entered into the $10,000 EZ Slot Dollar Sweepstakes.  Guests can enter their E-mail at any comp machines on the casino floor.  The first monthly drawing will be held on October 5, and winners will be notified through E-mail. The next $10,000 E-mail Sweepstakes drawing will be held on November 5, 2010 for those who enter their email from October 1 through October 31.

$100,000 Holiday Sweepstakes – It’s time to make the season merrier with Tropicana’s $100,000 Holiday Cash Sweepstakes.  Diamond Club members can earn one entry for every 10 points they earn playing their favorite slots now through December 4.  The drawing will be held on Sunday, December 5 at Palm Walk on the Casino Floor.  A $50,000 grand prize will be awarded at 6 p.m. and additional drawings at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.  For additional details visit the Diamond Club Center.

EZ Holiday Dollars – Diamond Club members can start making their holiday wish list with Tropicana’s EZ Holiday Dollars.  By playing slots and tables, Diamond Club members can earn up to $2,000 in EZ Holiday Dollars now through November 28.  EZ Holiday Dollars can be redeemed at an EZ Slot Dollar-enabled slot machine or at more than 60 retail, dining and entertainment venues in The Quarter.  EZ Holiday Dollars can be redeemed December 1 – 24, 2010.  Plus, members who accumulate 7,000 points during the earning period will receive a $500 bonus!

The Bar at FIN – The Bar at FIN offers seven types of sushi and six types of maki rolls including ahi tuna, Scottish salmon, yellowtail hamachi, Pacific white shrimp, California king crab, spicy tuna, spicy blue crab, and eel and cucumber ranging in price from $2.50 to $6 during Wasabi Wednesdays. There are also three specialty rolls available starting at $6.00, such as the Green Dragon made with blue crab and cucumber topped with avocado.

Wasabi Wednesday at The Bar at FIN – Sushi and sake lovers rejoice! FIN, the hottest restaurant to open in Atlantic City at the Tropicana Casino & Resort this summer, is introducing Wasabi Wednesdays beginning June 30th.  From 5-7pm every Wednesday, The Bar at FIN will offer half-price sushi rolls, sake and saketini drinks.  Diners can choose from a variety of sake options with Wasabi Wednesday pricing starting at $4 and saketinis specially priced at $6.25 including the Orange Pearl Martini made with Stoli Citros Vodka, Sake and a splash of Grand Marnier.

In at FIN – In card members can now enjoy specials at The Bar at FIN every Thursday from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

R&R Sunday’s at The Bar at FIN – It’s a little R&R for seafood lovers!  Unwind before the week at The Bar at FIN during R&R Sundays, every Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  R&R Sunday’s will feature half-priced Rosé Wines and half-price at the Raw Bar.

Carmines – Carmine’s at the Quarter in The Tropicana Hotel & Casino will be offering their delicious Italian Clambake special on Monday & Tuesday evenings.  This special includes two succulent lobsters, 6 baked clams, 12 mussels, roasted potatoes, polenta, vegetables, and choice of mixed green salad or caesar salad. You can substitute the salad for a bowl of Carmine’s pasta marinara.  Serves 2-3 people, price is $55.   Carmine’s magnums (Trebbiano & Montepluciano) will be offered for $20 dollars Monday through Thursday at Carmine’s at the Quarter.  Carmine’s, NYC Legendary Family Style Italian celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year.

Palm Restaurant – The Palm is now featuring a four-course steak and lobster dinner for only $49 per person. Guest can choose from a salad, entrée, side dish and dessert to customize their four-course dinner.  This special is available now through November 30, 2010 and does not include gratuity, beverages or tax.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro – Enjoy Happy Hour every day from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with selected entrees and drinks priced at $3, $4, $5 and $6.

Red Square – Join us for $7 bar appetizers, well drinks, wine by the glass and beer every day between noon and 7 p.m.  Bar menu includes Siberian savouries such as: Soviet Sliders with black Angus beef & Russian dressing on brioche roll, Tomato Beet Bruschetta on truffle toast, Ruskie Wings with Stalin hot sauce & creamy bleu cheese dressing or Commie Skins with sharp cheedar, applewood smoked bacon & sour cream.

Room Rates & Packages
Tropicana now features mid-week room rates starting as low as $69.99!  To book your room or one of the room packages call the Tropicana Reservations line at 1.800.345.8767 or visit the Web site at www.tropicana.net.   Prices, based on availability, are valid through October 2010.

Military Discount
The Tropicana is now offering all military personnel a 10 percent discount on rooms.  Guests just need to show a valid military ID to receive the discount.

Romantic Getaway Package
Enjoy your getaway in a classic room with a $75 Tropicana gift card, a continental breakfast in bed for two people one morning, free admission to the Tropicana Health Club and a 2pm late check out.  Package is valid on select dates Sunday – Thursday.

For one night only: $166, excluding taxes, occupancy and resort fee, based on double occupancy, mention code T1LOV

For two nights: $226, excluding taxes, occupancy and resort fee, based on double occupancy, mention code T2LOV

Night of Laughs Package
Laugh the night away with an overnight stay in a standard room, two tickets to The Comedy Stop and two drinks at Rumba Lounge or Tango’s Lounge.  Package is valid select dates Sunday – Thursday.

For one night only: $100, excluding taxes, occupancy and resort fee, based on double occupancy, mention code T1COM

For two nights: $160, excluding taxes, occupancy and resort fee, based on double occupancy, mention code T2COM

Holiday Package
Feel the magic of the holidays with an overnight stay in a standard room, two show tickets for Happy Holidays – A Magical Celebration, two coffees and two pastries at Starbucks and 1 p.m. late check out.  Package is valid Sunday – Thursday, November 8 – December 16.  Please visit www.tropicana.net for show schedules.

For one night only: $162 excluding taxes, occupancy and resort fee, based on double occupancy, mention code THOL10

Dining Packages:
Palm Restaurant: Guests can enjoy an overnight stay in a standard room with a late check out at 2 p.m., plus the special lobster dinner for two at The Palm Sunday through Thursday.  Guest must call The Palm to book their reservation. The package is $150 based on availability and double occupancy and excludes all taxes, resort fees and gratuity.

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar: Enjoy an overnight stay in a standard room with a late check out at 2 p.m. and dinner for two off of Cuba Libre’s 15 Tastes of Cuba menu and a bottle of wine or pitcher of sangria Sunday through Thursday.  Guest must call Cuba Libre to make their reservations.  The package is $136 based on availability and double occupancy and excludes all taxes, resort fees and gratuity.

Jersey Shore Package
The “Jersey Shore Package” features overnight accommodations; one dinner at Il Verdi, the resort’s gourmet Italian restaurant; and breakfast at Seaside Café.  Also included is a gift certificate to the Tropicana Salon, good for a “Jersey Shore Do” – for girls, guidette poufs with bumpits and for guys a guido “blow-out” ala Pauly D.  A room service basket stocked with Italian delights, including Prosciutto, Soppresata, Bread Sticks, Roasted Red Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, Biscotti, assorted candy, nougat, Fontinella cheeses, grapes, and sliced Italian bread, prepares guests to “fist pump” the night away with VIP admission to Providence nightclub and complimentary IN Cards which give access to nightclubs, food and beverage and parking discounts and more.

Package prices start at $992 per night based on double occupancy in a standard room. Guests who want the “VIG” (Very Important Guido) Jersey Shore experience can book the actual suite where cast members stayed by purchasing the Deluxe package starting at $4,250 per night for Thursday through Saturday night, priced for four people. Both packages are offered based on availability through August 31, certain date restrictions may apply. Mention Code TJersey when booking.

The Ultimate Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Package
The “Ultimate Bachelor/Bachelorette Party” Package includes: one night accommodation in a classic guestroom, a sweet indulgence amenity from room service, choice of in-room movie (certain restrictions apply), Seaside Café credit for four people, room service breakfast to cure any residual effects of a late night out and complimentary IN Card which gives access to nightclubs and specials at participating venues. Package prices start at $399 for Sunday – Thursday, $513 for Friday and $650 Saturday, based on four people and availability. A spacious hospitality suite, featuring a dining area, living room, large screen TV’s, wet bar and breathtaking views of the city,  are available to host a private party and can also be booked. Mention the code TBACH10.

In addition to the new bachelor/bachelorette guide on Tropicana’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TropAC, the resort has a special micro-site, www.tropicananightlife.com/occasions, which highlights all of the current entertainment options at the property and can further help to fine-tune the ultimate pre-wedding bash.

All hotel packages are based on double occupancy and availability.  Subject to change.  Rates do not include taxes, gratuities or occupancy fees. Packages and shows are based on availability.  No substitutions allowed within the packages.  Packages are valid July and August, 2010.

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