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Ocean Resort Casino is changing hands again after only 6 months. The rumor is that an Indian Tribe that runs another casino in NY is the buyer. I stopped in over Christmas time and it's a beautiful place. I hope it survives and if an AC casino dies, I hope it's one of the small, older ones and not Ocean.
https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/casinos_tourism/ocean-resort-casino-changing-hands-after-six-months/article_144bef0f-60cb-5c1a-8c6f-f2f2e089785b.html
https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/casinos_tourism/ocean-resort-casino-changing-hands-after-six-months/article_144bef0f-60cb-5c1a-8c6f-f2f2e089785b.html
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
Oh lord the stories.
Cjw_55106
Footballguy
Why are they idiots?
Borgata is Atlantic City's top-earning casino, pulling in $695.3 million in gaming revenue and $204.4 million in gross operating profits in 2009, according to New Jersey Casino Control Commission.
RUSF18
Footballguy
I've got a short AC trip coming up. Highlights will include:
- $50 NL tourney at Tropicana
- $100 NL tourney at Borgata
- Cash games at Bally's and Borgata
- Checking out Ocean Resort & Casino again. I've heard really good things about the chef burger at Villians & Saints there.
- Eating all the food at Chickie's & Petes in Tropicana
- Walking boardwalk
- Sports betting
- ???
- $50 NL tourney at Tropicana
- $100 NL tourney at Borgata
- Cash games at Bally's and Borgata
- Checking out Ocean Resort & Casino again. I've heard really good things about the chef burger at Villians & Saints there.
- Eating all the food at Chickie's & Petes in Tropicana
- Walking boardwalk
- Sports betting
- ???
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The Big Guy
Fear the Blitz
Cash games at Ballys blow. Old man coffee and the hourly comp grinders are all you get. Save yourself and just play the cash at the borgata. Plus Ballys is a total dump.
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I hear ya. My plan was to keep the Ballys cash games to evening/night. Staying at Caesars so Ballys is conveniently located close by.
The Big Guy
Fear the Blitz
I forget which tower, but look up which one is much better and do the $20 to the person checking you in move asking to be placed in that one. Big difference between towers at Caesars IIRC.
Probably still better off going to borgata to play, depends on what you play, but they have many more tables open and a better crowd on many levels.
Lehigh98
Footballguy
I'll be heading down there tomorrow to judge some BBQ on Saturday at the MidAtlantic BBQ Expo. Event is at the Showboat so staying there. It's kind of weird there since they reopened without the casino but I just saw they also added a vintage arcade since last time I've been there. I haven't been into the Ocean casino in any of its forms yet so may stop in to check it out while I'm there.
What poker rooms are still worth visiting nowadays?
What poker rooms are still worth visiting nowadays?
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The Big Guy
Fear the Blitz
Poker is all borgata. Ballys and harrahs are next, but lower tier people and wait times for open seats can be annoying. Trop and nugget are basically useless for poker to me.
I took my kid to a comic expo at showboat and it is really weird since they left some of the casino debris on the floor in the room. Sounds worse than it was, but still little weird.
belljr
Footballguy
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
ACY
It's technically not in AC. I think it's in Egg Harbor Township or something (near Stockton College).
Lower tier airport but quick and easy. Only services Spirit Airlines.
I won't be asking someone to switch seats with me.
belljr
Footballguy
It's not really near Stockton college..... I mean I guess you could say technically it is but not really
Jitney is 10 bucks. It's a 9 Mile drive down the expressway. But has stops. Uber/cab might be better if in a hurry
When you land? What day?
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E Street Brat
Footballguy
Maybe everything that dies someday comes back.
Smack Tripper
Footballguy
How is the Hard Rock room? Haven't been there since they remodeled the Taj other than to walk through
Smack Tripper
Footballguy
My favorite regional airport in Jersey, such a breeze flying out of there, great for Myrtle Beach hops
The Big Guy
Fear the Blitz
There is no hard rock room. They did not even try to compete. Imagine that there are not enough players to be bothered these days with the casinos around Philly siphoning off players from the pool.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Smack Tripper
Footballguy
damn thats heartbreaking, that was where I first played in college, pre rounders, half the room was 7 card stud, and by the end of the Taj they'd have 1 or 2 tablesThe Big Guy said:
ComfortablyNumb
Footballguy
I've never been - is it worth a visit on my way from DC to NYC?
Just finished re-watching Boardwalk Empire. I've been to Vegas many times and will soon live in Tahoe, so not a huge desire to gamble a ton - maybe some $10 table blackjack (am I crazy to think those exist?) and sports book.
Just finished re-watching Boardwalk Empire. I've been to Vegas many times and will soon live in Tahoe, so not a huge desire to gamble a ton - maybe some $10 table blackjack (am I crazy to think those exist?) and sports book.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Been probably a dozen times but not for several years. Always drove, valeted at the Trop and drove out a few days later. Never saw the light of day
Trying for a long weekend with my wife, just turned 21 yr old daughter and 3 yr old granddaughter so will want to be on the beach more than in the casinos.
Used to stay comped every time, those days are gone.
Anyone have a rec on a place to stay that’s a short walk to the beach and acceptable with a little one in tow?
Trying for a long weekend with my wife, just turned 21 yr old daughter and 3 yr old granddaughter so will want to be on the beach more than in the casinos.
Used to stay comped every time, those days are gone.
Anyone have a rec on a place to stay that’s a short walk to the beach and acceptable with a little one in tow?
RUSF18
Footballguy
Would highly, highly advise not actually staying in Atlantic City but in one of the nicer neighboring towns, if you're trying to enjoy the beach.Been probably a dozen times but not for several years. Always drove, valeted at the Trop and drove out a few days later. Never saw the light of day
Trying for a long weekend with my wife, just turned 21 yr old daughter and 3 yr old granddaughter so will want to be on the beach more than in the casinos.
Used to stay comped every time, those days are gone.
Anyone have a rec on a place to stay that’s a short walk to the beach and acceptable with a little one in tow?
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
What are the nicer neighboring towns?
eta: with the shortest trip to a casino? But where I’m not afraid to be outside at night lol
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Ocean City, NJ, is great for families. They have a boardwalk too that kids and adults both love. It's about a 20 minute drive to AC from there.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Hmm. I did not realize that Ocean City was only 20 minutes from Atlantic City. So which beach towns are also that close or closer to Atlantic City that are not dry town’s? Thank you for your help
Hastur
Footballguy
Stone Harbor and Avalon are nice beach towns that are not dry. Still great for families.
belljr
Footballguy
Ocean City is dry but that doesn't mean to can't drink there.
The best kept secret is Brigantine imo. Great beaches (you need tags during the summer). Got married here. We stay here every year.
5 - 10 minutes to Borgata, Harrah's, Golden Nugget.
Negatives: no board walk, 1 beach bar, and much quieter than AC and the others
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DJackson10
Footballguy
Stay at brigantine or one of the other beaches. AC town wise is almost as bad as Camden unless you are in one of the hotels. This was the main reason when I stayed in Brigatine of wanting to go to AC to see what it was about. This was the Sept before the Election and the trump Taj Mahal had minority workers and some of their staff striking at the hotel Casinoe of don't go there or spend money after comments he was making. It was an interesting visit non the less. I did find a great fudge place.
DJackson10
Footballguy
in a nice story (I just recently came across this thread) about 2-3 weeks ago my friends took their son who has a ton of food allergies (Eggs, Peanuts, Tree Nuts and Dairy) who is 1.5 yrs old to The Rain Forest Cafe in AC. It was only their 2nd time out to a restaurant. Here's what she said about the trip
"The Rainforest Cafe was wonderful from the hostess that took our reservation, the waitress who got him a cool cup every other kid had (only his had water), and the chef who came out to talk to us/take our order and personally and deliver his food. They absolutely made our day and we can’t wait to do it again"
As someone with a Dad who has celiac disease I know how hard it is to go out to eat. A lot of times for special family occasions especially my brothers and I birthdays we have to pick places that are GF. Luckily more places either have separate menus or will accommodate this now then ever before. However my Friends trip with their son to all places AC the staff at this place was more then helpful to them.
"The Rainforest Cafe was wonderful from the hostess that took our reservation, the waitress who got him a cool cup every other kid had (only his had water), and the chef who came out to talk to us/take our order and personally and deliver his food. They absolutely made our day and we can’t wait to do it again"
As someone with a Dad who has celiac disease I know how hard it is to go out to eat. A lot of times for special family occasions especially my brothers and I birthdays we have to pick places that are GF. Luckily more places either have separate menus or will accommodate this now then ever before. However my Friends trip with their son to all places AC the staff at this place was more then helpful to them.
Look at Atlantic City casinos having a very strong January 2020...
https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/casinos_tourism/atlantic-city-casino-revenue-up-to-start/article_0e26c3ca-a688-5529-80c7-d06ac289411a.html
I think the NJ sports betting and legalized on-line gambling is paying off.
I do think they have enough casinos though and agree that the Showboat shouldn't get their gambling license. They need to do more to attract visitors away from gambling. This could be concerts, other shows, conventions, etc.
https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/casinos_tourism/atlantic-city-casino-revenue-up-to-start/article_0e26c3ca-a688-5529-80c7-d06ac289411a.html
I think the NJ sports betting and legalized on-line gambling is paying off.
I do think they have enough casinos though and agree that the Showboat shouldn't get their gambling license. They need to do more to attract visitors away from gambling. This could be concerts, other shows, conventions, etc.
Was up there last week. Stayed a night at Ocean Resort and was impressed. I snagged a comped room and it was actually really nice. Definitely nicer than Bally's and Tropicana rooms.
Aside from the room, the entire Ocean Resort was really nice. Check it out.
But they really need to bring back the poker tables. I think it closed at the end of January.
Aside from the room, the entire Ocean Resort was really nice. Check it out.
But they really need to bring back the poker tables. I think it closed at the end of January.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Has any of you ever stayed at Resorts in AC?
James Daulton
Footballguy
Haven't been for a few years but enjoyed it when I went. Off the boards the casinos are nice, on the boards less so. But the ocean is right there.
I'm going in June.
I'm going in June.
belljr
Footballguy
I'm glad you're coming and all but isn't it just as easy to just drive over the bridge and place some bets online cuz that's what I do lol
Matter of fact I could just go place bets for you as a proxy if you want
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comfortably numb
Footballguy
Gone about 4 times since the summer. Ocean has been great with comps....and I don't even gamble that much. I'm currently getting 3 nights free per week. (They just took my Saturday nights away)
Going again on 27th and 3rd for 2 comped Jay Leno tix
Leave work (near philly) and go straight there for a Friday night. It's kinda turned into a getaway night. Meet a friend there for dinner then he leaves and I crash. Play a bit, smoke a cigar, people watch, maybe hit the pool.
Wife hasn't complained yet....
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
I went to Mohegan Sun Pocono on Belmont day and signed up for a card
Barely gambled in the casino at all, played horses for a few hours
I got an email recently that I have a free 2 (week) nights at Resorts in AC between now and end of May
Apparently Resorts is a Mohegan Sun property. I haven’t been to AC in several yrs. Used to go twice a yr and never stayed anywhere except the Trop. Stayed there for free whenever we wanted back in the day
Barely gambled in the casino at all, played horses for a few hours
I got an email recently that I have a free 2 (week) nights at Resorts in AC between now and end of May
Apparently Resorts is a Mohegan Sun property. I haven’t been to AC in several yrs. Used to go twice a yr and never stayed anywhere except the Trop. Stayed there for free whenever we wanted back in the day
shadyridr
Footballguy
I work in NJ. It's more about the atmosphere in the sports book. I do other gambling as well.I'm glad you're coming and all but isn't it just as easy to just drive over the bridge and place some bets online cuz that's what I do lol
Matter of fact I could just go place bets for you as a proxy if you want
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