DFAW Atlantic City Podcast #10: Still Open for Business

In the epic milestone 10th episode of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss:

• Our blog post about Atlantic City resort fees and taxes;
• More comp offers from our last trip;
• Atlantic City’s government will shut down for three weeks starting April 8th, meanwhile…
  • The state is still duking it out over the PILOT bill and Atlantic City takeover;
  • The Senate version of the PILOT bill now allows casinos to opt out if North Jersey casinos open;
  • City not dissolving water utility but will put Bader Field up for auction;
• Live Nation will have a bigger hand in bringing events to beach and Boardwalk Hall;
• Premier Nightclub at Borgata now opening April 8th;
• Tickets still available for Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival, April 8th-9th;
• Cafe 2825 wins NJ.com’s award for best Italian restaurant in New Jersey;
• Listener emails:
  • Should the state allow for boutique casinos on the Boardwalk?
  • Is it worth going to AC if you’re a Las Vegas fan but not a big gambler?
• Facebook group post: suggest a name for Revel!

In the news:

• Revel and Showboat: still closed.

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Episode info: [ 1:06:22 | 30.4 MB | download here ]