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In good spiritsThe Hard Rock Atlantic City Spirits Club will give participants a unique way to experience the world’s most renowned distilleries in five events through Friday, June 25. Scheduled to date are The Bourbon Trail on Friday, April 23, Scotch & Cigars at the Balcony Bar on Friday, May 21, and a Jack Daniel Distillery Spirits Tasting on Friday, June 25. All events begin at 6 p.m. Venues vary by event. For complete information visit HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com/Event-Calendar.
High in the skyOcean Casino Resort is now offering a private, invitation-only high-limit table game experience in The Loft, an exclusive 2,000-sq. ft. luxury gaming suite. Initially, The Loft is offering blackjack, roulette and baccarat. Located on the 44th floor, with floor-to-ceiling views of the Atlantic Ocean, The Loft features private butler service, a personal security detail, and a tailored bar with top-shelf offerings. Designed with COVID-19 health and safety protocols in mind, the suite undergoes a full deep-cleaning after each use.
Tropicana to join Caesars Rewards on April 27Effective Tuesday, April 27, Tropicana Atlantic City will be fully integrated into the Caesars Rewards network. Because of unforeseen circumstances, this is two weeks later than originally scheduled. Due to the system upgrade you may encounter disruptions beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, April 26, through the morning of Wednesday, April 28. In addition: ■ Return Rewards and Incentive Cash will not be unavailable between 10 p.m. Monday, April 26, and 5:59 a.m. Wednesday, April 28. ■ Redemption of Reward Credits will not be available between 10 p.m. Monday, April 26, and 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 27. ■ Effective at 10 p.m. Monday, April 26, Caesars Rewards Local and Trop Advantage cards no longer will be valid. ■ By 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, Caesars Rewards cards may be used. ■ Free slot play offers for Monday, April 26, must be redeemed no later than 10 p.m. ■ Beginning Thursday, April 29, Diamond and Seven Stars Celebration Dinners may be redeemed directly at the Chelsea Five Gastropub. For other participating outlets, visit the Caesars Rewards Center to receive a voucher. ■ All other offers must be activated at a promotional kiosk. Please note that players may encounter disruptions to the casino floor rating system between the hours of 11 p.m. on April 26 and 4 p.m. on April 27.
Detroit family to buy half of Ocean Casino Resort A New York hedge fund is selling as much as half its ownership in Ocean Casino Resort to the Ilitch family which owns professional sports teams, a nationwide pizza chain and a casino in Detroit. Officials of Luxor Capital Group LP told The Associated Press they have reached a deal with the Ilitch organization to acquire, through an affiliate, up to half the ownership of the casino. Ilitch, which owns the Detroit Tigers baseball and Red Wings hockey teams, the Little Caesars pizza chain, and Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Hotel, has already applied to New Jersey regulators for interim approval to own part of the casino. The deal will close after all regulatory approvals have been obtained. The amount of the family’s investment was not disclosed, and Luxor said it would not discuss details of the partnership, including any impact on day-to-day operations of the casino-hotel, until it gets deeper into the regulatory process with New Jersey authorities. Lounging aroundThe Chairman’s Club at Golden Nugget is now open from noon to 8 p.m. on Thursdays. In the news: Atlantic City’s female leadersBorgata Hotel Casino & Spa President and Chief Operating Officer Melonie Johnson was profiled in last month’s issue of Forbes Magazine. Senior Contributor Laura Begley Bloom described her as “a trailblazer who is one of only a handful of Black leaders in the casino space.” Read the complete article here. A few days later, Forbes published “Why Borgata Is Atlantic City’s Ultimate Culinary Destination”.
Jacqueline Grace, senior vice president and general manager of Tropicana Atlantic City since September, spoke with Play NJ about how the gaming industry is supporting gender equity, diversity and inclusion all year long. Grace has been with Tropicana’s parent company, Caesars Entertainment Inc., for more than a decade. She began her career in casino gaming at Bally’s Atlantic City. To read a transcript of her Women’s History Month interview, click here. In addition, Grace was profiled last month in The Press of Atlantic City. Click here to read that article.
PFL quarantines at Ocean Casino The Professional Fighters League (PFL) will hold its six-week 2021 regular season in a bubble at Ocean Casino Resort beginning Friday, April 23. Fighters will arrive 17 days before their scheduled fights. There will be daily testing, mask requirements and fighters will be kept separated until the fights, the PFL said. Fighters also will have access to training facilities, the PFL cage and a variety of meal options. The season will be a made-for-TV production with no fans expected to attend. Ocean was previously a stop in the PFL’s 2018 and 2019 seasons. Headlining opening night will be Anthony Pettis and Clay Collard. Also included on the card are Natan “Russo” Schulte, Lance Palmer, Marcin Held and Bubba Jenkins. The other events of the season will be held April 29, May 6, June 10 and June 17 – all Thursdays, as well as Friday, June 25.
Stardust gets in your eyesStardust, a fixture on the Las Vegas Strip from the late 1950s through 2006, will be “resurrected” as Boyd Gaming Corp. and FanDuel Group plans to launch Stardust-branded online casinos in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. “While the resort has been gone for more than a decade, the Stardust brand is still as well-known and popular as ever,” said Keith Smith, president and CEO of Boyd Gaming, owner of the Stardust brand. In New Jersey, FanDuel plans to rebrand its existing Betfair Casino under the Stardust brand; in Pennsylvania, Stardust will be a new entry into the market. Pending final regulatory approval in each state, the Stardust casinos are expected to be ready for players this month, with apps available for iOS and Android. Goodbye, Steve! After more than 43 years in the casino business, Caesars Entertainment Inc. Eastern Regional President and Casino Association of New Jersey President Steve Callender retired Wednesday, March 31.
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Entertainment and EventsOcean now offers live entertainment at 6:15 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Villain & Saint and SkyCafe. Resorts Casino HotelPromotionsNew and inactive Star cardholders can show their players card from an Atlantic City competitor and Resorts Casino Hotel will match that card. Plus, for a limited time, new Star cardholders will receive a complimentary room when Resorts matches your card. Visit the Promotions Booth for details. Premiere Star cardholders who earn two tier points during a gaming day park free in the self-park garage at Resorts. Check any promotional kiosk to confirm the points and present a valid Star card at the exit. Visit the Promotions Booth for details on all promotions. Tropicana Atlantic CityEntertainment and EventsLive music has returned every Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Tango’s Lounge.
AC Jokes comedy club performs live at Kiss Kiss Nightclub nightly at 8 p.m., except Saturdays when showtime is 7 and 9 p.m. Shows last about 90 minutes. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.ACJokes.com.
Leave the parking to them
Ocean Casino Resort - Chairman, Black and Platinum Ocean Rewards Club cardholders receive free valet parking every day. All others pay $15 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and $10 Monday to Thursday.
Tropicana Atlantic City - Available only to Caesars Rewards Seven Stars cardholders, parking is complimentary from noon Fridays through 4 p.m. Sundays.
Lounging around: Your guide to Atlantic City players lounges
Borgata – The Amphora Lounge is located in the former Borgata Buffet. The Society Club is located just off the casino floor. Turn left as you enter the casino from the self-park garage. Borgata is giving the public a chance to preview the food and atmosphere of the Amphora Lounge Mondays to Thursdays through the end of March. For $29.99 (plus tax, gratuity and alcoholic beverages) you can sample all-you-can eat delicacies created by Borgata’s all-star culinary team. Doors open at 3 p.m. and last seating is at 8:30. Regular admission policies apply for Gold, Platinum and NOIR M life Rewards cardholders, who also have access to the lounge Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Caesars - The Seven Stars Lounge is located next to Nero’s on the dining level above the second floor casino. Take the circular elevator or the steps near the Laurel Lounge. The Laurel Lounge is located on the second floor of the casino near the Circus Maximus showroom.
Hard Rock – The Plum Lounge is located off the main casino floor. Admission is complimentary for X Cardholders and one guest. Legends Lounge is located in the Seminole Ballroom. Admission is complimentary for X Cardholders; 10 comp dollars each for Rock Royalty cardholders and one guest. On days when the Legends Lounge is closed, Hard Rock honors a 10 comp dollar per person price at the Fresh Harvest Buffet for Rock Royalty cardholders plus one guest. Harrah’s – The Laurel Lounge and Seven Stars Lounges are now located in the former Waterfront Buffet. Seven Stars cardholders should use the line to the far left.
Ocean Casino Resort – While the Chairman and VIP Lounges are temporarily closed, the VIP Lounge, open to all Black, Chairman and Platinum Ocean Rewards Club cardholders, is located in the area outside Ovation Hall. The lounge offers cocktails and other beverages, as well as full-service dining. Chairman cardholders are permitted up to three guests and Black cardholders are permitted one guest at no charge. For Platinum cardholders and up to one guest it’s 10 comp dollars per person.
Resorts – The VIP Lounge is located on the second level of the Premium Slot area (“Hollywood Hills”) and is limited to Red Carpet, Paramount Plus and Paramount cardholders. Admission for Epic cardholders is limited to Thursdays (1 to 8 p.m.) and Sundays (noon to 8 p.m.). The charge is 12 comp dollars per person for the cardholder and up to one guest.
Tropicana – The Laurel Lounge (the former TROP Advantage VIP Lounge) is located on the left just as you enter the casino from The Quarter. Visits are limited to 60 minutes and restricted to Caesars Rewards Seven Stars, Diamond Elite, Diamond Plus and Diamond cardholders, and TROP Advantage Black and Platinum cardholders.
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