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The Code Word is: Fun
The AGA is set to launch a wristband campaign during Problem Gaming Education Week
End of the Road for the Bus Business?
Once Atlantic City's principal market, bus customers are less important
Book Review
The Jerk With The Cell Phone: A Survival Guide for the Rest Of Us Barbara Pachter & Susan Magee, Avalon Pub.
Fond Farewell
Paul Rubeli, the chairman and CEO of Aztar Corp., the parent company of the Tropicana, is often recognized for his groundbreaking analysis that linked casino revenues with hotel guests. Many believe this led to the ongoing construction boom that has added thousands of hotel rooms to Atlantic City. The Chamber held a farewell party for Rubeli in February at the Top of the Trop that was attended by many casino executives, public officials and colleagues.
No Sweat
How to work off those winter pounds despite the Atlantic City casino work schedule
A Dozen That Dazzle
A famous name is not necessary to have a great restaurant. Here are a dozen that dazzle us.
Movie Review: Meet the Fockers
Ben Stiller, Robert DeNiro Dustin Hoffman, Barbara Streisand
Game Over?
Landmark Appeals Court decision dismisses Cayuga claim, impacts future actions
Barrick Gaming folds
A company looking to redevelop multiple Downtown Las Vegas properties is forced to sell when it can't pay debt
Rhode Island casino to wait a year
Harrah's agrees to postpone vote on tribal gaming operation
Meeting The Challenge
Jeffrey Vasser and the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority market the city to the corporate world
Harrah’s High
World's biggest casino company wraps up three international deals in November
It’s Your Choice
Winners of the Second Annual Casino Connection Atlantic City Choice Awards, a reader's poll for outstanding local businesses
Pataki wants more VLT parlors
Yonkers Raceway in suburban New York City (below) is being expanded to host VLTs.
Crackdown!
Tue, Sep 05, 2006
One week after U.S. House passes internet gambling ban, federal authorities target BetonSports
2006 WSOP Makes History
Tue, Sep 05, 2006
Most players in 37-year history of event; largest purse in history of sports
Is Wynn Back In?
Tue, Oct 24, 2006
Steve Wynn fuels speculation about his return with a recent visit
Exquisite Taste
Tue, Oct 24, 2006
Moving from fashion to food, Caesars’ Pier welcomed seven new restaurants in October
U.S. I-Gaming ban passes
Tue, Oct 24, 2006
Bill prevents credit card transfers to online gaming sites
Tony Rodio and Phil Juliano
Wed, Nov 22, 2006
Sometimes two heads are better than one, and that is certainly true for the Atlantic City Hilton and now Resorts Atlantic City. Tony Rodio, the president, and Phil Juliano, the vice president of marketing for the Atlantic City operations of Resorts International, have more than 40 years of combined experience in the Atlantic City gaming industry, and it shows. At the Atlantic City Hilton, Rodio and Juliano turned the property around after Resorts’ parent company, Colony Capital, bought it from Harrah’s Entertainment two years ago. Now, they’ve added Resorts Atlantic City, the city’s first casino, to their portfolio. Each hotel has its challenges and opportunities, and by giving the customer a good gamble and focusing on things that are important to the gambler, the Hilton and now Resorts are making remarkable turnarounds. Casino Connection Editor Roger Gros and Associate Editor Beth Joseph spoke with the two executives at their offices in Resorts Atlantic City in late September.
THE SPIRIT OF GIVING
Thu, Dec 21, 2006
The holiday season always brings out the best in Atlantic City’s casino hotel employees and executives, and this year was no exception. Here’s just a sample of how you opened your hearts for charity this winter:
People to Watch
Thu, Dec 21, 2006
Profile of 13 people who will make a difference in Atlantic City in 2007
Rational Rationale?
Tue, Feb 20, 2007
Pennsylvania regulators explain what led to the decisions on the coveted slot parlor licenses
Pennsylvania Pride
Thu, Mar 22, 2007
Pennsylvania Gaming Congress provides coming-out party for new industry
Beach Bar Bonanza
Tue, May 22, 2007
Memorial Day weekend means the beach bars are gearing up for summer. A couple of new features this year include an expansion of the Bally’s Bikini Bar and the inclusion of the new menu from Pickles delicatessen. Bally’s now holds approximately 200 guests with 55 tables available to grab a meal on the beach. If you need a smoking break, the Hilton Beach Bar has cigars available as well as a newly expanded menu. Also, the Deck at Trump Marina opens to accommodate the early-riser looking to enjoy an outdoor breakfast on the water.
FIREWORKS
Mon, Jun 25, 2007
Lighting up the night sky is a time-honored tradition for celebrating our country’s Independence Day. Below are some local firework spectaculars around the area to commemorate this Fourth of July.
Raising The Dead Zone
Mon, Jul 23, 2007
Plans to revitalize Central Pier and the surrounding Boardwalk frontage welcomed by city
Check It Out
While Labor Day marks the official end of summer, there are still a number evnts to check out:
Raising the Bar in Michigan
Former Atlantic City exec leads operations at $400-million Four Winds
Q&A: James Whelan-Assemblyman, District 2
Tue, Sep 25, 2007
First elected to the City Council of Atlantic City, Jim Whelan forged a progressive reputation that propelled him to the mayor’s office in 1990. As the first mayor of Atlantic City in the casino era who wasn’t indicted, Whelan was able to move the city forward and help attract casino development. Defeated by Lorenzo Langford in 2001, Whelan returned to his job as a teacher until he was elected to the state Assembly in 2006. He now seeks the seat vacated by former Senator Bill Gormley, who was Whelan’s ally in many of the developments that started under his mayoral administration.
Q&A: James
Tue, Sep 25, 2007
James "Sonny" McCullough was appointed District 2 state senator in February, following the resignation of William Gormley, who had held the seat for more than 20 years. McCullough was the choice of several Republican politicians, but had to defeat Assemblyman Frank Blee to gain the seat. He has been mayor of Egg Harbor Township for 18 of the last 22 years. With EHT being the largest township in Atlantic County, he recognized the threat of overdevelopment imposed by the Pinelands Commission and has spent many years opposing its regulations.
Trump rumors: Cordish and Gomes?
Tue, Oct 30, 2007