DFAW #154: Two Hours in AC

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On episode 154 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig discuss the best options if you only have two hours to spend in AC. We also look back at 1854 when Atlantic City was incorporated, the first mayor was elected, and the first train made its way to the resort. Then we jump ahead 100 years to the centennial celebration and “Diamond Jubilee of Light,” as well as yet another fire on the Boardwalk.

There wasn’t a ton of news but we did correct some mistakes from last episode and talk about the July gambling revenue while making more mistakes. Check out the relevant links:

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Episode info: [ 0:39:53 | 19.1 MB | download here ]

DFAW #153: Diversify Your Bonds

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On episode 153 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back the first hotel and the first motel in AC, wax nostalgic over some late-’90s bands, then get into the news:

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Episode info: [ 0:41:34 | 20.0 MB | download here ]

DFAW #152: Field Trip to Peru

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On episode 152 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back a 1952 Atlantic City pinball/bingo machine, yet another major fire, and one of the most important events in the establishment of the resort. We also reconsider our opinions about the 1951 video from last episode before getting into the news.

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Episode info: [ 0:34:24 | 16.5 MB | download here ]

DFAW #151: Kings and Little Men

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On episode 151 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at a rug store fire on the Boardwalk and a fairly uninteresting travel video from 1951, then answer some listener emails before getting into the news. We also discuss a terrible card game that we call “Kings and Little Men” but seems to actually be called Kings and Little Ones.

The news:

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Episode info: [ 0:45:27 | 21.8 MB | download here ]

DFAW #150: A Rando Trip Report

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On episode 150 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at a record-setting Frank Sinatra concert at Steel Pier, discuss some quick news updates, then give an incredibly detailed report of their recent AC trip.

News:

Reviews:

  • Resorts rooms, casino, and food court
  • Gambling at Hard Rock
  • Bus transportation
  • Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern
  • Bourré
  • Ducktown Tavern
  • Pic-A-Lilli
  • The Seed

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Episode info: [ 0:58:48 | 28.2 MB | download here ]

DFAW #149: Innuendo

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On episode 149 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at a massive bowling event held at Boardwalk Hall, provide some updates on COVID policies and how AC is taking a different approach than Las Vegas, then firm up plans for this week’s trip.

Also, the news:

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Episode info: [ 0:46:07 | 22.1 MB | download here ]

DFAW #148: Scary Parking Garage Grand Prix

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On episode 148 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz Podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at a mildly scandalous Life Magazine cover story from 1948, correct some things from last episode, celebrate the imminent return of barside seating and buffets, kick around some ideas for an upcoming AC trip, then get into the news:

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Episode info: [ 0:46:56 | 22.5 MB | download here ]

DFAW #147: Tales from a Cocktail and Scallop Connoisseur

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On episode 147 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at 1947 when multiple telecommunications conferences took place and major decisions were made — just don’t ask us to explain them. Then Craig provides a trip report, including reviews of:

  • Hard Rock North Tower ocean view room.
  • Amada at Ocean.
  • Hard Rock Cafe breakfast.
  • Youyu at Hard Rock.
  • Landshark Bar & Grill.
  • Motor City Live.
  • The bar scene and general vibe in AC.

Also, some news:

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Episode info: [ 0:49:46 | 23.9 MB | download here ]

DFAW #146: Iconic is Definitely Not the Word I Would Use

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On episode 146 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at 1946, when White House Sub Shop opened, The Roost was the cock o’ the walk, and a man enclosed himself in a block of ice for some reason. We also preview Craig’s upcoming AC trip, then get into the news:

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Episode info: [ 0:44:35 | 21.4 MB | download here ]

DFAW #145: Birch Beer and Baseball Cards

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On episode 145 of the Atlantic City and Casino Biz podcast, Kyle and Craig look back at 1945, when the nefarious Professor Kilgory went on a crime spree only to be stopped by some vacationers from New York. We also talk about what we’re most excited about doing in AC after a year away.

Then we make a couple corrections from the last episode:

  • Caesars bought the Playground Pier back from Bart Blatstein in February 2020 (see episode 118).
  • The Heinz Pier was out from Massachusetts Ave., across the Boardwalk from where Ocean is now.

And finally, we get into the news:

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Episode info: [ 0:41:37 | 20.0 MB | download here ]