DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #16: Rush To Open

On episode 16 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss:

• Chris Christie signs Atlantic City aid package;
• Showboat and Playground owner Bart Blatstein envisions AC with 20 casinos;
• Boardwalk booze probably isn’t happening this summer…
  • and the chair of  the AC Alcohol Beverage Control Board is pissed;
• Hospitality workers might strike at Caesars, Harrah’s, Bally’s, and Tropicana;
• New poll says New Jersey voters split on North Jersey casinos;
• Dock’s Oyster House opens after renovations;
• Borgata announces pool opening, beer garden, and Marketplace (formerly The Cafeteria);
• Big surprises!
  • Blatstein plans to open Showboat as non-casino hotel in July;
  • Glenn Straub still claims former Revel will open June 15th, which would be an even bigger surprise;
  • MGM Resorts buys Boyd Gaming’s 50% stake in Borgata, will own 100% in Q3 2016.
• Revel and Showboat: still closed … for now!??!

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Episode info: [ 1:08:02 | 32.7 MB | download here ]