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Thunder on the Boards
The Atlantic City Airshow soars over the beach with some breathtaking new offerings
Frank Legato
Frank Legato is editor of Casino Connection and also editor of Global Gaming Business magazine. He has been writing on gaming topics since 1984, when he launched and served as editor of Casino Gaming magazine. Legato, a nationally recognized expert on slot machines, has served as editor and reporter for a variety of gaming publications, including Public Gaming, IGWB, Casino Journal, Casino Player, Strictly Slots and Atlantic City Insider. He has an B.A. in journalism and an M.A. in communications from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the author of the recently published book on gaming, How To Win Millions Playing Slot Machines... Or Lose Trying.
Born Again
The Sands returns to its roots, with a fresh approach to marketing which may signal its long-awaited comeback
Beach Style
Resorts to unveil Nikki Beach and Penrod's Elbo Room, a pair of attractions taking the term "beach bar" to another level
BOOK Review: It’s My Party Too
The Battle for the Heart of the GOP and the Future of America Christine Todd Whitman, Penguin Press
Damon’s Grill
English Creek Shopping Center 6055 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp. 609-484-8692
Chamber Expo: Coming Together
Expo brings vendors together with customers in the hotel and casino industries
Star Maker
Planet Rose • The Quarter at Tropicana • 2801 Pacific Avenue • Atlantic City • 609-344-6565
All Night Long
25 Hours Resorts Atlantic City North Carolina Ave. & the Boardwalk 609-344-6000
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Video Review: Mr. and Mrs. Smith Brad Pitt, Angelina Joliet Directed by Doug Lyman
Ducktown Favorite
Ducktown Tavern Atlantic and Georgia Avenues Atlantic City • 609-449-1212
SIGMA-Certified
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey launches a program to meet the industry's training needs
Good Night, and Good Luck
DVD Review: David Strathairn, George Clooney; directed by George Clooney
Art Garfunkel
Tue, Sep 05, 2006
Art Garfunkel performs at 9 p.m. on September 16 at Harrah’s Concert Venue. Tickets are $50.
Sands of Time
Fri, Sep 29, 2006
Pinnacle Entertainment deal forces closure of Atlantic City’s smallest property
THE PENNSYLVANIA FACTOR
Thu, Jan 25, 2007
As the Pennsylvania slot industry gears up, Atlantic City officials gauge the potential impact
Delaware Diversions
Tue, Feb 20, 2007
The racinos of Delaware expand to meet new competition with a few unique offerings
Interview with Curtis Bashaw
Thu, Mar 01, 2007
An interview with Curtis Bashaw,the former head of the NJ Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, a Cape May hotelier and now a Boardwalk developer. Bashaw spoke in February with Casino Connection Managing Editor Frank Legato.
Vince Donlevie
Thu, Mar 22, 2007
Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack opened Pennsylvania’s third slot venue in January. The racino is the state’s first slot venue to be built from the ground up, opening the standardbred track last fall, and achieving success with a beautiful facility on the Delaware River waterfront in Chester, Pennsylvania, before the upper-level, 100,000-square-foot slot casino was even unveiled. Vince Donlevie, a longtime Harrah’s executive who was actually born in Chester, was moved from Harrah’s Joliet, Illinois property two years ago to assume the post as senior vice president and general manager of Harrah’s Chester. Casino Connection Managing Editor Frank Legato spoke with Donlevie in March.
Interview with Vince Donlevie
Tue, May 22, 2007
An interview with Vince Donlevie, Senior VP and General Manager of Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack. Donlevie, a longtime Harrah’s executive, was moved from Harrah’s Joliet, Illinois property two years ago to assume his current post. Harrah’s Chester is the state’s first slot venue to be built from the ground up. The facility is located on the Delaware River waterfront in Chester, Pennsylvania. Casino Connection Managing Editor Frank Legato spoke with Donlevie in March.
Book Review
Thu, Aug 23, 2007
Here, There and Everywhere Geoff Emerick and Howard Massey Gotham Publishing
QUALITY CARE
AtlantiCare’s newly expanded Atlantic City campus takes patient care to new levels
Healing Art
Local artists help to give AtlantiCare’s new facility an inviting—and healing—atmosphere
Casino Interview
Thu, Mar 27, 2008
Wil Lee, Director of Food and Beverage and Joseph Giunta, Executive Chef Caesars Atlantic City
Casino Control: Setting the Bar
Mon, Apr 28, 2008
The New Jersey regulatory system set the standard for all new casino markets
Poker Plaza
Mon, Jun 02, 2008
Trump Plaza transforms its East Tower casino with automated poker and more
Interview with Curtis Bashaw, Partner, Bashaw-Barr Inc.
Thu, Jun 19, 2008
This week, the Boardwalk Podcast features an interview with Curtis Bashaw, a partner in Bashaw-Barr Inc., which is planning a massive new casino project in Atlantic City. As executive director of the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Bashaw became an advocate, not only of Atlantic City, but of the entire Jersey Shore. His experience with building and renovating hotels in Cape May, just south of Atlantic City, enforced the notion that Atlantic City is only the main attraction on the extended Jersey Shore. With a new “boutique” hotel in Atlantic City scheduled to open this month, and plans for a $2 billion project at the western end of the Boardwalk, Bashaw is a major player in Atlantic City these days. He spoke with Casino Connection Editor Frank Legato at his offices in May.
Q&A with Josh Lichtblau
Thu, Mar 26, 2009
Josh Lichtblau, Director, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
DVD REVIEW: Gran Torino
Mon, Jun 29, 2009
Clint Eastwood, Christopher Carley, Bee Vang • Directed by Clint Eastwood
IGT and AC Coin & Slot Realign Corporate Partnership
Thu, Oct 08, 2009
IGT has purchased the distributorship for new IGT machine sales in Atlantic City and the Caribbean from AC Coin & Slot for $20.6 million
DVD REVIEW: Star Trek
Tue, Dec 01, 2009
Star Trek starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Leonard Nimoy • Directed by J.J. Abrams
Q & A: Sharon Anne Harrington
Tue, Mar 02, 2010
Interview with Sharon Anne Harrington, Vice Chairwoman, New Jersey Casino Control Commission