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Dave Bontempo
Dave Bontempo is an award-winning sports writer and broadcaster who calls boxing matches all over the world. He has covered the Philadelphia Flyers in the playoffs, as well as numerous PGA, LPGA and Seniors Golf Tour events, and co-hosted the Casino Connection television program with Publisher Roger Gros.
Persistence Makes Perfect
Hard work, inspiration move Jonathan Swain to leadership positions
Class Act
Mitchell Etess transforms humility and respect for others into motivation for his employees
Sports Spectacular
From baseball to boxing to the LPGA, this will a hot spring for sports
Cleaning Up at the Sands
Employee Profile: Angelo Tennant, Environmental Services Manager, Sands
Hyatt’s Number-One
For Peter Liguori, financial acumen combined with the fast pace of Atlantic City led to the top spot at Hyatt
Doing the Derby
Five reasons why the Run for the Roses is the best race to bet the longshots
Breeding the Best
Tue, Oct 03, 2006
Will Borgata’s classy race book mean a revival of the bet in Atlantic City?
A Sports Parlay
Wed, Oct 25, 2006
November action in Atlantic City ranges from the Breeders Cup to Reality Fighting
Ivy League to Indian Gaming
Wed, Nov 22, 2006
Atlantic City experience, New Jersey education takes executive far
Golden Era
Thu, Dec 21, 2006
Fighting’s hottest promoters looking to make Atlantic City a major player
Sweet Scientist
Thu, Jan 25, 2007
New Jersey’s Larry Hazzard takes boxing into the future with instant replay
Building Banquets
Tue, Feb 20, 2007
Bally’s F&B employee of the year appreciates teamwork, flexibility
Guardians of the Games
Thu, Mar 22, 2007
Casino Control Commission works with industry to maintain integrity
The Art of Selling
Thu, Mar 22, 2007
Casinos to conventions: Former gaming exec runs El Paso visitors bureau
Slice of Paradise
Tue, Apr 24, 2007
Atlantic County golf holes that make every public linkster smile
Bayou Bound
Tue, May 22, 2007
Former head of Harrah’s Atlantic City properties returns to his company roots
Downtown Advantage
Tue, Jul 24, 2007
Atlantic City gaming vet adds expertise to Binion’s in Las Vegas
Master of Ceremonies
From boxing to Bach, Atlantic City promoter Frank Gelb is still going strong
Racing from Atlantic City
Thu, Aug 23, 2007
Yonkers executive uses Boardwalk experience to lure slot players in New York
Keeping it Fresh
Thu, Aug 23, 2007
Veteran dealer finds new things to learn in the grand old blackjack game
It’s not the sizzle, it’s the two million steaks
Wed, Jan 02, 2008
Bertha Stewart, Grill Chef • Virginia City Buffet • Bally’s Atlantic City
Super Bowled Over
Tue, Jan 29, 2008
Will fans wager on the biggest game of all? You bet your Aunt Fannie
From PA to NJ to Way Out West
Tue, Jan 29, 2008
Golden Gaming’s Steve Arcana made all the stops along the way
At the Top of Her Game
Wed, Feb 27, 2008
PR maven Beth Marshall stumped for Trump, then moved to the home of the Braves
Tracking His Success
Thu, Mar 27, 2008
Harrah’s Vince Donlevie learned the angles here, and plays them in Chester
Family Reunion
Fri, Mar 28, 2008
Showboat Super Tracy Kileen found that her kindness rewarded with a great job—and lots of Asian
30 Years of Champs & Chumps
Mon, Apr 28, 2008
With a full card of legendary bouts, brawls and barnburners Atlantic City came out swinging and and became the boxing capital of the nation.
Back Home Again
Mon, Apr 28, 2008
Casino exec Howard Dreitzer thought he’d settled down in Australia. Then an old Trump crony called—with an offer he couldn’t refuse.
You Can Count on Colombo
Mon, Apr 28, 2008
For more than two decades, this Harrah’s dealer has been Mr. Dependable.
You Gotta' Have Heart
Mon, Jun 02, 2008
Under new president Chris Carminucci, the Atlantic City Surf winds up for a winning season
Like A Rolling Stone
Mon, Jun 02, 2008
Profile: Suze DiPietro, Marketing Director, Stockton Performing Arts Center
The Four Fridays
Wed, Jun 25, 2008
Since 1924, South Jersey’s lifeguard competitions have been hard-fought tests of endurance, athleticism and sheer power
Every Rung of the Ladder
Wed, Jun 25, 2008
He started his career climb at the Golden Nugget, Resorts and Trump Marina in Atlantic City. Now Paul Ryan has a real Fantasy job in California.
What’s Your Fantasy?
Tue, Aug 12, 2008
Leave it to a couple of Jersey guys to come up with RotoBowl, the fantasy football league with tens of millions of fans
JOINED AT THE GRIP
Thu, Aug 28, 2008
Golfing and gaming once fought each other for customers. Now they’re joining forces, and the result is an undisputed hole-in-one.
Never Say No
Thu, Aug 28, 2008
Bob Marshall, Senior Vice President, Aramark’s Parks & Destinations Division
Going the Distance
Thu, Aug 28, 2008
Boxing promoters Don King and Bob Arum, whose professional rivalry stretches back to the 1970s, share Hall of Fame honors.
Prince of A Guy
Thu, Aug 28, 2008
As third generation 'Polish royalty,' Chuck Urban brings regal flair to his job in food service
The Comeback Kit
A serious accident didn’t stop casino entertainer Kit Summers, who went from world-class juggler to motivational speaker—and salsa king
Ring of Fire
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
Bernard Hopkins and Kelly Pavlik will clash in a bizarre but interesting 171-pound matchup this month.
Turf Wars
Tue, Oct 28, 2008
Only a piece of the casinos' $90 million purse supplement will save Atlantic City Race Course. Why is the historic track being left out?
The Show Must Go On
Tue, Oct 28, 2008
Through career changes, challenges, and occasional heartache, Peter Aaronson has never missed a cue.
Who You Gonna Call?
Tue, Nov 25, 2008
Former Harrah's CEO Phil Satre kept a direct line to the employees
An Uneasy Compromise
Mon, Dec 29, 2008
In exchange for a one-year reprieve, Atlantic City Race Course has agreed not to seek part of the $90 million casino subsidy. But what will happen in 2010?
First Things First
Mon, Dec 29, 2008
Brian Hansberry learned the basics behind a craps table, then took his knowledge to the top
Staying Power
Mon, Feb 02, 2009
MMA dominates the bill for 2009, but don’t count out Atlantic City boxing
First Things First
Mon, Feb 02, 2009
Golf pro Willie Maples learned the links in Atlantic City. Then he got a Fantasy job in Palm Springs.
Unbeaten Deaton
He’s ridden the gaming bandwagon from Tahoe to Atlantic City and then some. Here’s why Roger Deaton still bets on this exciting industry
Run for the Roses—And A Shot in the Arm for Local Racing
Thu, Mar 26, 2009
April is racing fans’ premier month
Closing the Deal
Thu, Mar 26, 2009
When Michael LaFroscia went to dealer’s school, he was trying to become a better bettor. Instead, he found a whole new career.
Casino Guy
Wed, May 27, 2009
Mike Tansley moved from law enforcement to gaming enforcement and never looked back
Wind, Water and Rippling Muscles
Mon, Jun 29, 2009
South Jersey’s annual seashore lifeguard challenge is the NASCAR of the waves
Play Ball!
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
Though we lost the AC Surf, there’s a lot of great baseball within a short drive of South Jersey
Fantasy Football in Atlantic City
Fri, Aug 28, 2009
Get out your scorecards. Fantasy football returns with a vengeance with two simultaneous events on September 12, along with a boxing tribute to Arturo Gatti.
Triple Threat
Tue, Nov 03, 2009
With boxing, the Breeder’s Cup and basketball, sports fans have their hands and calendars full this month in Atlantic City.
The Year That (Almost) Wasn’t
Tue, Dec 01, 2009
Atlantic City, the premier boxing showplace of the East Coast, went almost the entire year without a fight.
Check Your Scorecards
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
2010 begins with NFL playoff implications, short-lived New Year’s resolutions and the urge to organize your sporting calendar.
March: One Hall of A Month
Tue, Mar 02, 2010
With the best in high school wrestling and college hoops, AC is the place to be this month.