DFAW #179: Spectacularly Imploded

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On episode 179 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at a famous old hotel that got a drastic makeover, then talk about how Atlantic City’s second and third casinos did some hotel makeovers of their own. Then we reminisce some more about our last trip before getting into the news:

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Episode info: [ 0:38:31 | 18.5 MB | download here ]

DFAW #178: Too Much Sea Breeze

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On Episode 178 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at expanding rail service in 1878 and the city’s first casino in 1978, then give a full trip report!

Reviews include:

  • Hard Rock South Tower room
  • Resorts Rendezvous Tower room
  • Hard Rock vs. Resorts casinos
  • Greyhound vs. the train
  • Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall
  • Biergarten
  • The Yard at Bally’s
  • Coral Lounge at Resorts
  • Steel Pier Pizza … twice!
  • The Wheel at Steel Pier
  • Hard Rock Center Bar
  • Alexia’s at Hard Rock
  • Perry’s Cafe
  • Lucky Snake … again.

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Episode info: [ 0:43:53 | 21.1 MB | download here ]

DFAW #177: A Dot City

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On episode 177 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig read a 145-year-old AC trip report and look back at the closing of an iconic Boardwalk hotel. Then, Craig gives his trip report after an hour and 45 minutes at Lucky Snake with kids. And we finish up with some news:

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Episode info: [ 0:32:58 | 15.8 MB | download here ]

DFAW #176: Alleged Edits

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On episode 176 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at a bygone tradition and a momentous election. Then we do some housekeeping on our trip report episode, answer listener questions about walking around town and advantage play, and discuss the news:

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Episode info: [ 0:31:14 | 15.0 MB | download here ]

DFAW #175: It Was … Fine

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On episode 175 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at the Commodore’s move to AC and the 1975 U.S. Women’s Open, then give a full trip report! Reviews include:

  • Ocean rooms
  • Caesars renovated Centurion Tower rooms
  • Back Bay Ale House
  • Dougherty’s Happy Hour
  • Pic-a-Lilli (but no wings)
  • Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall
  • Nola’s at Ocean
  • Serendipity3
  • Gilchrist (but no coffee)
  • Lucky Snake (including Raceway)
  • Atlantic City Eatery
  • Biergarten
  • KWI
  • Water Dog

There’s just one news link, which is an article about all the renovations and updates planned for Caesars.

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Episode info: [ 1:04:52 | 31.1 MB | download here ]

DFAW #174: A Lot of Money To Do a Lot of Things

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On episode 174 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at 1874 and 1974, then try to plan our trip with Kyle’s status totally up in the air. We also discuss some openings, development plans, and other news.

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Episode info: [ 0:36:51 | 17.7 MB | download here ]

DFAW #173: Brighton Punch and Funnel Cake Martinis

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On episode 173 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at “one of the fanciest hotels in Atlantic City’s heyday,” as well as the demise of the famous 500 Club. We look forward to our trip, then get into some news:

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Episode info: [ 0:36:26 | 17.5 MB | download here ]

DFAW #172: Epicycloidal Diversion

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On episode 172 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at an oddly-named amusement (see the photo) and the founding of one of Craig’s favorite places. Then we provide some more information on how tips are shared at casinos before getting into the news:

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Episode info: [ 0:27:49 | 13.4 MB | download here ]

DFAW #171: Poison Pudding

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On episode 171 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at an 1871 mystery worthy of young adult fiction (or not), and the Boardwalk beginnings of Stockton University. Then we talk about potential future trips, answer listener questions about tipping in the casino, and get into the news:

Also, be sure to listen to Craig’s appearance on The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano from April 21st.

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Episode info: [ 0:50:32 | 24.3 MB | download here ]

DFAW #170: Lacking Assertiveness

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On episode 170 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at the first version of the Boardwalk, and an interestingly-named book published for the Boardwalk’s centennial. Then we give a quick update about Hell’s Kitchen coming to Caesars. And finally, a trip report!

All the places we went:

  • Ocean
  • Tropicana (with Chelsea Tower room review)
  • Jersey Shore Pizza & Grill
  • The Biergarten
  • Irish Pub
  • Pic-A-Lilli
  • Atlantic City Bar & Grill
  • Scoops ice cream sandwiches
  • Nola’s Bar & Lounge at Ocean
  • Lucky Snake arcade
  • Hot Bagels & More
  • Little Water Distillery’s 5th anniversary
  • Tony’s Baltimore Grill
  • 10 North Lounge
  • Gilchrist

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Episode info: [ 1:01:37 | 29.6 MB | download here ]