ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (December 22, 2011) – It may be getting cold outside, but Tropicana Casino and Resort heats up January with sizzling entertainment, exciting promotions, great deals on overnight stays and incredible experiences all under one roof.

Claim your seat as the Tropicana Showroom raises the curtain on the season’s most sought-after concerts and events this January.

·         Chaka Khan, Saturday, January 21, 2012; Winner of ten Grammy awards will offer a fabulous set of her hits as she takes the stage at 9 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2012, in the Tropicana Showroom. Accompanied by her 13-member band, Khan will sing from her treasure trove of hit music, including the best sellers: “I Feel for You,” “Through the Fire,” “Tell Me Something Good,” “I’m Every Woman,”  “Ain’t Nobody” and “Do You Love What You Feel?”  Don’t miss your chance to see this diva of soul on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Tropicana. Tickets are $40, $50, $65 and $75. Complete your night with a special Chaka Khan Room Package. Standard Room (1 Night), two Chaka Khan Show Tickets (Balcony Rear Mezzanine Seating) $20 Drink Credit at Tango’s or Rumba Lounge (excluding tax & gratuity) and $10 Free Slot Play. The total package is $328.26, advertised price based on double occupancy – excluding taxes14% Tax + Resort Fee. Group Code TCHAKA

·         Superbrawl  I – NABA Lightweight Championship, Saturday February 4,
Tropicana Casino and Resort in association with Dee Lee Promotions, LLC. presents Portsmouth, VA Lightweight Dorin Spivey (39-6-0/29 ko’s) in a 10 round lightweight super fight on Saturday, February 4, 2012 beginning at 8 p.m..  The co-main on this super fight card features Philadelphia’s heavyweight and are Atlantic City favorite, Chazz “The Gentleman Heavyweight” Witherspoon (28-2-0/20 ko’s). Witherspoon is a busy Philadelphia heavyweight with plenty of skills and considers every fight another step to carving out his place in the heavyweight division. Another highlight on this very exciting undercard will feature a girl’s boxing match with contenders to be announced soon. Tickets are on sale for $40, $55, $75 & $100.

·         Lou Neglia’s Ring of Combat XXXIX Championship Mixed Martial Arts returns to Tropicana on Friday, February 10, 2012; Doors open at 8 p.m. and the main event starts at 9 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Saturday, December 25 and priced at $40, $60, $75 and $125.

·         The B Street Band “Tribute To Bruce Springsteen” will bring their authentic sound of “The Boss” to the Grand Exhibition Center at the Tropicana on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 9 p.m. The B-Street Band will thrill fans of  Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band songs which include “Jungleland,” “Candy’s Room,” “She’s The One,” “Promise Land,” and many others. Tickets are $15 and will go on sale Saturday, December 24th. Standing room only.

·           Italian Singer – Toto Cutugno, Saturday, March 24 & Sunday, March 25
You don’t have to speak Italian to feel the passion Toto Cutugno pours into every song he sings. Fans old and new will find reasons to fall in love with this beloved pop star when he takes the stage in the Tropicana Showroom. Tickets are $39, $60, $80, $95 and $120.

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

You haven’t truly seen a movie until you’ve experienced it on an incomparable IMAX screen.
·         Now playing through February 9 is “Mission Impossible 4 – Ghost Protocol.” The IMAX® Experience, rated PG-13. Preceding the film will be a six minute prologue of The Dark Knight – coming to IMAX Theatres in Summer 2012.
·         Coming January 1 – The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D featuring Kelly Slater.
IMAX Theatre tickets are available at the IMAX or Tropicana Box Office and Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

$1 Million Dollar Blackjack Challenge through February 19
Excitement is in the cards at Tropicana Casino & Resort.  Table game players are already abuzz with news about Tropicana’s You Don’t Have To Be A High Roller To Win $1 Million Dollars – $1 Million Dollar Blackjack Challenge, a big money promotion running Now through February 19, 2012.

The $1 Million Blackjack Challenge is open to all Diamond Club members. Starting December 1, players will earn free entries during regular play. One entry will be awarded every time a player is dealt a blackjack in the games of Blackjack, Spanish 21 and Double Attack Blackjack.

One entry will also be awarded every time a player gets a straight or better while playing Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Texas Hold ‘em, Caribbean Stud and Let it Ride. Traditional Poker players can earn an entry with a full house or better. Earn entries by playing roulette, craps, Big Six, hitting a jackpot of $500 or more or even when you become a new member of the Diamond Club.

On Sunday, February 19, 2012, participating players must deposit all earned entries into the drawing drum located in Palm Walk by 3:30 p.m. At 4 p.m. seven finalists will be randomly selected to play in the finale. Each finalist will be dealt one hand of blackjack at the final event.

If any of the seven finalists is dealt a blackjack in the first two cards, that player wins $10,000. A blackjack in spades is worth a $100,000 cash prize. And any player receiving three sevens on the first three cards will win the $1,000,000 grand prize, to be paid over 25 years. Visit the Diamond Club Center for complete details.

Tune in and Win! 500 42” TV’s Giveaway –  Sunday, January 22 & 29
Tune in to the action when Tropicana gives away 500 42” TV’s on Sunday, January 22 & 29. That’s 25 TV’s given away every hour. You could win just in time for the big game! Play your favorite slots or table games to earn entries beginning at 6:00 am on Sunday 22 or 29. Drawings are every hour beginning 12 noon until 9 p.m. Winners are displayed on the large screen in Palm Walk. For more information, visit the Diamond Club Center for complete details.

$50,000 Slot Tournament Tuesdays
Every Tuesday in January will be your chance to win in our $10,000 Slot Tournaments, held January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 2-7pm, located in the Green Room, first floor, South Tower. Awards ceremony is at 8pm. First place takes home $2,000 cash. 50 prizes in all.  New members who earn 1 point playing slots the day of the event can visit the comp machine to print out an admission ticket.  Visit the Diamond Club Center for complete details.

$20,000 Bingo Wednesdays
Join in Wednesday, January 4, 11, 18 and 25 for exciting $5,000 Bingo Games, beginning at 3:30pm in the Tropicana Showroom.   Top prize for the coverall winner is $1,000 CASH!   Visit the comp machine to print out your admission ticket, then join us for the fun!  New members who earn 1 point playing slots the day of the event can visit the comp machine to print out an admission ticket.  Visit the Diamond Club Center for complete details.

100% Slot Loss
Diamond Club Members – come into the Tropicana on Saturday, January 14 for one day only, you just can’t lose. We’re giving 100% payback of your slot losses. Simply register at a comp machine, and then play your favorite slots. Tropicana will refund your slot losses from $100 to $1,500. You will receive your refund in 3 equal payments of Free Slot Play. Redemption dates for the Free Slot Play are January 28, February 25 and March 31, 2012. Visit the Diamond Club Center for complete details.

New Members – Double Your Offer!
New Member Promotion —If you’re not already a member of the Tropicana’s Diamond Club, now is the time to join for free. Tropicana will double any valid Atlantic City Slot Bonus Offer. Simply visit the Diamond Club, present your valid slot dollar offer from any other Atlantic City property, then play your favorite slots. Earn 2 points and we’ll give you a Free Slot Play bonus equal to the competitor’s offer* redeemable the same day. Come back 48 hours after trip ends, earn two points and receive a second Free Slot Play Offer equal to original offer amount. Visit the Diamond Club Center for complete details.

*Diamond Club Center must keep the original or a copy of the competitors offer for reconciliation. Maximum exchange value is $300 Free Slot Play. Maximum redemption is $600 Free Slot Play. Excludes all Email offers and earned Slot Bonuses. Does not apply to any Cash offers.
Trop’s got Poker, Pigskin and more!
The action is hot in Trop’s Poker Club. Play in our daily poker tournaments at 11:15 am, 7:15 pm and midnight. Visit www.tropicana.net/poker  for details.

You can also play and make your picks in the Crack the Straight Promotion—Every Monday—Experience the NFL in the Trop Poker Club for your chance to win up to $1,000 in bonus cash prizes.

Il Verdi Tasting Menu – Mangia!
Eating well doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Il Verdi, the upscale northern Italian dining experience at Tropicana Casino & Resort, now offers a three course tasting menu for just $35 per person plus tax and gratuity.

The Tasting Menu at Il Verdi offers guests a choice appetizer, entrée and dessert expertly prepared by Tropicana’s talented chefs. The atmosphere combines the elegance of old world Italy with the relaxed feel of a seaside restaurant. Il Verdi’s wine list has received the prestigious Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine, indicating a true dedication to wine.

Il Verdi is ready to serve you from 6:00p.m. -10:00 p.m. every Sunday and Monday; and from 6:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m. every Saturday. For reservations, call 1-800-345-8767.

The Bar at Fin — Ongoing Specials that Make Your Week
Tropicana makes nearly every night of the week your favorite with these exciting specials:
·         Wasabi Wednesdays at The Bar at Fin— Indulge in half-price sushi, sake and saketinis from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
·         Prohibition Thursdays at The Bar at Fin — Enjoy half-price cocktails and New Jersey beer and wines from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
·         Fin Fridays at The Bar at Fin — Nosh on appetizers and sip glasses of New Jersey’s finest wines, all at half-price, from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
·         R&R Sundays at The Bar at Fin — Savor half-price raw bar delicacies and rose wines from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Give Yourself a Gift of a Getaway
Tropicana invites you to take advantage of these value-added hotel packages.

Romantic Getaway Package—$78 per person based on double occupancy for one night (code: T1LOV11) & $103 per person for two nights (Sundays through Thursdays, through January); code T2LOV11 when booking
·         Classic Room
·         $75 Tropicana & The Quarter Gift Card
·         Continental Breakfast in Bed for Two (One Morning)
·         Healthclub Admission for Two Guests
·         2pm Late Check-Out

Palm Dining Package—$73 per person based on double occupancy (Sundays through Thursdays, through December) code: TPALM11
·         Classic Room
·         Lobster dinner for 2 at the Palm
·         Guest must call The Palm at 609-344-7256 to make dinner reservation
·         2pm Late Check-out

Cuba Libre Dining Package—$63 per person based on double occupancy (Sundays through Thursdays, through December) code: TCUBA11
·         Classic Room
·         Tastes of Cuba dinner for 2 with bottle of wine or pitcher of sangria
·         Guest must call Cuba Libre at 609-348-6700 to make dinner reservation
·         2pm Late Check-out

Adam Good Experience Package—$55 per person based on double occupancy (Sundays through Thursdays, through December) code: TGOOD
·         Classic Room
·         Dinner for 2 at Adam Good Sports Bar
·         Drinks for 2 at Firewaters
·         Breakfast for 2 at Adam Good Deli
·         2pm Late Check-out

Hooters Dining Package—$45 per person based on double occupancy (Sundays through Thursdays, through December) code THOOT
·         Classic Room
·         Dine on famous wings and a pitcher of beer at Hooters
·         2pm Late Check-out

Blue Mercury Girlfriends Getaway Package with Massages– $138 per person based on double occupancy (Sundays through Thursdays through December) code: TBLUE
·         Classic Room
·         Massages and make-up touch ups for you and a girlfriend
·         Advance Blue Mercury Reservations required. Call 609.347.7778 .
·         Drinks for 2 at Rumba, Tango’s or the Bar at FIN

Blue Mercury Girlfriends Getaway Package with Facials– $120 per person based on double occupancy (Sundays through Thursdays through December) code: TBLUEEYE
·         Classic Room
·         Facials and Eye Zone treatments for you and a girlfriend
·         Advance Blue Mercury Reservations required. Call 609.347.7778 .
·         Drinks for 2 at Rumba, Tango’s or the Bar at FIN

All packages are based on double occupancy (unless otherwise specified) and availability. Prices 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. Call 1-800-345-8767 to book your getaway today.

Certain restrictions may apply. Must be 21. Bet with your head, not over it. Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.GAMBLER. EZ Slot Dollars have no cash value.

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