Category: Comps

DFAW #181: Finale

On episode 181 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at the creation of Lucy the Elephant in 1881, then another three casino openings… Read more »

DFAW #180: The Foremost Casino Executive Watchdogs

On episode 180 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at the city’s first pier, the openings of three more casinos, and a movie… Read more »

DFAW #179: Spectacularly Imploded

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… Read more »

DFAW #178: Too Much Sea Breeze

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… Read more »

DFAW #176: Alleged Edits

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… Read more »

DFAW #175: It Was … Fine

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… Read more »

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

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… Read more »

DFAW #173: Brighton Punch and Funnel Cake Martinis

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… Read more »

DFAW #172: Epicycloidal Diversion

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… Read more »

DFAW #170: Lacking Assertiveness

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… Read more »