Atlantic City November 2020
Special Deals and Discounts to
Veterans and Active-Duty Military
Wednesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Atlantic City’s casinos are offering special deals and discounts to veterans and active-duty military. Offers are valid only on Nov. 11, unless otherwise indicated, and proper ID is required. Some restrictions may apply. Visit the casinos’ player loyalty card centers or websites for details.
Bally’s and Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah’s Resort – Caesars Rewards Loyalty Program has a special loyalty card that upgrades eligible veterans and others to Platinum status. Among the benefits of the Salute card is complimentary parking, special pricing at selected restaurants (some restrictions apply), pre-sale access for certain show tickets, discounts at casino gift shops and on Hawaiian Airlines flights, a complimentary stay at Atlantis in The Bahamas, discounts on select Norwegian Cruise Line vacations, and a tier status match with Wyndham Rewards. All veterans who can provide proof of service also may be eligible for year-round discounts of 10 percent and 15 percent on Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Always ask.
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa – Every day is Veterans Day thanks to MGM Resorts International’s Military & Veterans Program (MVP). New and existing M life Rewards cardholders get a players card with a special MVP logo in the upper right-hand corner and, if applicable, an automatic upgrade to Pearl status. Pearl cardholders get complimentary self-parking and other benefits.
In addition, MVP cardholders get discounts on hotel rooms, as well as casual dining restaurants, the spas, salon and barbershop. Similar discounts are offered at other MGM properties.
Specific to the Borgata, on Veterans Day MVP cardholders will get a free gelato at Borgata Baking Co. and a free cup of coffee at Bread + Butter. Throughout November MVP members also will receive $25 in Express Comps to spend as they wish.
Golden Nugget Casino, Hotel & Marina – Active duty military and veterans will receive 20 percent off dining at Michael Patrick’s Brasserie.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City – The Wild Card Rewards Veteran’s Program benefits include an automatic upgrade to Elite status (with complimentary self-parking), a limited edition Hard Rock veteran pin, discounts at the Hard Rock Café, Rock Shop and Rock Spa, discounted hotel rooms, invitations to special events throughout the year, and complimentary show tickets to select shows.
To enroll in the program, veterans must present their Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, Retiree, Spouse or Department of Veterans Affairs identification cards. Other valid forms of identification for enrollment include Form DD-214, Certificate of Release, or a valid state issued ID card or driver’s license with the “Veteran” designation.
Harrah’s – McCormick & Schmick’s is offering veterans of the U.S. military, National Guard, Gold Star Parents and Gold Star Spouses a half-priced entrée on Sunday, Nov. 8. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Ocean Resort Casino – Veterans and active duty military with an Ocean Rewards card, or a valid military or U.S. veterans ID, will be entitled to a day full of specials, including a dedicated red-carpet check-in line in the hotel lobby. The casino is offering a special room rate, complimentary valet parking, free coffee at Lobby Brew or The Grind, and a commemorative t-shirt to be distributed at the Ocean Rewards card center. That evening the ball at the top of the resort, along with the logo, will be illuminated in red, white and blue. And, as a tribute to its employees who served in the armed forces, Ocean will create a Wall of Honor.
Ocean also honors veterans every day with an automatic Gold card upgrade, a 10 percent discount on food and beverage throughout the casino and resort (cash or credit card purchases only; restrictions apply), and 10 percent off room rates.
Resorts Casino Hotel – Veterans can get a free Cheeseburger in Paradise at Margaritaville and a free Landshark Burger at Landshark Bar & Grill. Through Monday, Nov 30, Resorts is offering veterans a $69 room rate, Sunday to Thursday. In addition, ask about other discounts at retail and dining outlets.
All year long Resorts offers active duty military and veterans two complimentary revue show tickets, 15 percent off at Margaritaville, Landshark Bar & Grill and A Time For Wine, and 10 percent off on room rates, dinner at Breadsticks Café, any Resorts Salon service, and purchases at Jersey Devil Surf Shop. In addition, active duty military in uniform receive 20 percent off at Quick Bites Food Court (except Dunkin’).
And, the first time they apply for a Star card, active duty military and veterans receive a gift, one complimentary beverage at Bar One, and a $10 new member bonus.
Tropicana Atlantic City – In support of Veterans Day, Tropicana will light the cupola at the top of its Havana Tower green, as well as the fountains within The Quarter. Veterans and active duty military also can enjoy exclusive offers on dining, retail and more on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 10 and 11, as well as get a complimentary self-parking pass at the Caesars Rewards Center.
In addition, Tropicana offers year-round discounts on hotel rooms, Sea Spa services, and food and beverage.
Hard Rock reopens buffet
New Jersey regulators approve sale of Bally’s
The New Jersey Casino Control Commission has given approval to Twin River Worldwide Holdings to operate Bally’s Atlantic City and invest in renovations and repairs. Twin River, which is changing its name to Bally’s Corp. Nov. 9, is in the process of buying the casino from Caesars Entertainment Inc. for $25 million. The sale is expected to close later this month. The state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement said at least $75 million of the $90 million Twin River plans to invest in renovations and repairs should be spent within three years. The company says it intends to renovate hotel rooms, as well as upgrade restaurants, entertainment offerings, and its pool and spa, and replace or repair critical infrastructure in the 41-year-old facility. Twin River claims it can make Bally’s “a place to see and be seen” by beefing up its offerings. “We want to make sure Bally’s is competitive again and return it to its former glory,” said Marc Crisafulli, a Twin River executive vice president. “We’re committed to making it a signature property again at the center of the Boardwalk.”
Good sports
FanDuel and Twin River Worldwide Holdings will open an in-person sportsbook at Bally’s casino once the casino’s sale to Twin River is finalized. Once that occurs, all nine Atlantic City casinos will have on-location sportsbooks. FanDuel told The Associated Press last month that it plans to have a temporary sports betting facility in the casino before the end of the year, and will build a permanent sportsbook on the center of the casino floor next spring.
Ocean Casino debuts six new slots
Ocean Casino Resort is the first in the Northeast to debut six new “All Aboard” slot machines, featuring the base games “Dynamite Dash” and “Piggy Pennies.” According to materials provided to the media, “Players ride the rails for a symbol-driven linked progressive jackpot plus a boxcar full of credit prizes with ‘Stay & Spin’ credit-collect bonus action.”
Something to sink your teeth into
The new “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” slot machine is debuting exclusively at Golden Nugget Casino, Hotel & Marina. It’s located in the back section of the casino floor.
Borgata reopens Poker Room
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has reopened its Poker Room with live cash games on 30 socially-distanced seven-handed tables with polycarbonate barriers. Hand sanitizing dispensers are available throughout the room, with frequent disinfecting of high touchpoints. Masks are required and spectators are permitted in the room.
‘Who is that masked man?’
While supplies last, Resorts Casino Hotel is giving away a Thanksgiving-themed mask. Star cardholders who earn two tier points from Sunday, Nov. 1, to Saturday, Nov. 7, can pick up the mask at the Promotions Booth between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. There is a limit of one mask per customer during the length of the promotion.
‘Live’. . .online
Caesars Casino & Sportsbook (CaesarsCasino.com) is offering live casino action online. Eligible players in New Jersey now can play blackjack, roulette, baccarat, 3 Card Poker and Hold ’em
Lounging around
Your guide to players lounges
For the latest updates, visit Mr. AC Casino.
Information accurate as of October 31, 2020
For the most up-to-date schedules, visit MrACCasino.com
The Laurel Lounges at Bally’s, Caesars and Harrah’s are now closed Monday through Thursday, as is the TROP Advantage VIP Lounge.
The Chairman Club at Golden Nugget Casino, Hotel & Marina has moved back to its original fourth floor location. The new hours are 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 1 to 11 p.m. Fridays, noon to 11 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays. On Mondays Elite and Chairman cardholders can order off a special menu at Michael Patrick’s Brasserie.
Ocean Casino has opened its VIP Lounge to Ocean Rewards Club Platinum cardholders and one guest from Monday to Thursday. There is a 10 comp dollar per person charge, but the lounge offers complimentary cocktails and other beverages, as well as full-service dining.
Paramount cardholders and up to one guest may now visit the VIP Lounge at Resorts Casino Hotel on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for 12 comp dollars per person. Previously, admission was limited to Red Carpet and Paramount Plus cardholders.
Savor Borgata returns
Savor Borgata returns Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21. Due to the pandemic, Borgata has reduced capacity to maintain social distance between tables. Customers must wear masks until food or drinks arrive. After consuming food or drinks, guests must put their masks back on. Tickets are limited, and any group wishing sit together must purchase tickets as a single transaction. For details and to purchase tickets click here.
Leave the driving to them
Greyhound bus service between New York City and Atlantic City has resumed and goes to Bally’s, Caesars, Resorts and Tropicana. Riders also receive a $20 free play coupon. Book your ticket and select the “Will Call” ticket option during online checkout. The coupon and ticket will be available for pick-up at the kiosk or ticket counter
Klein Transportation resumes trips to Atlantic City
Klein Transportation Inc., Douglassville, Pa., has resumed round-trip transportation to Caesars and Resorts Casino Hotel after being suspended since March due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. The bus trips will be available on Wednesdays and Sundays. Alison Klein Sherman, the company’s vice president of finance, said that Klein has developed the plan, Extreme Clean Commitment, with input from national and local motorcoach associations and motorcoach manufacturers. Klein has intensified cleaning of its buses, upgraded filters and UV lights have been added to the buses’ HVAC systems, and new partitions have been installed behind the drivers. EPA registered disinfectants are used to fog the buses mid-trip and at the conclusion of each trip. Additional information is available here.
Closed for business
Located inside The Playground, Buddakan and The Continental, which have been closed since mid-March, will not reopen. Both were victims of the coronavirus and the restrictions that came with it, according to Philadelphia restaurateur Stephen Starr. The Playground has had extremely low levels of foot traffic and a majority of its stores have been empty for more than a year. Caesars Entertainment Inc. recently repurchased The Playground from developer Bart Blatstein.
CDC lifts ‘No-Sail’ order
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has lifted its No-Sail Order which has restricted all cruise travel to and from the United States. The order originally was issued by the CDC March 14 and extended twice. The filing is called a “framework for conditional sailing” and outlines the testing process that the cruise lines must go through to resume operations safely. The first phase calls for testing and safeguards for crew members, followed by “simulated voyages” to make sure that cruise lines can mitigate the risk of COVID-19. After that, the agency will allow a “phased return” to passenger voyages. “This framework provides a pathway to resume safe and responsible sailing. It will mitigate the risk of COVID-19 outbreaks on ships and prevent passengers and crew from seeding outbreaks at ports and in the communities where they live,” CDC Director Robert R. Redfield said. The CDC’s new guidance will be in effect for cruises to and from U.S. ports of call until Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.
Looking ahead (schedules subject to change):
Dec. 19: Collective Soul, Better Than Ezra with Special Guest Tonic, Ocean Casino Resort
Dec. 20: The Nutcracker, Atlantic City Ballet, Caesars
Here are other “insider” tips about what’s happening in Atlantic City during November:
Bally’s Atlantic City
Promotions
Caesars Rewards cardholders can make weekly picks by choosing which team they think will win in the eligible NFL football games and activate those picks for their chance to win a share of $60,000 in prizes each week. First place winner each week walks away with $20,000 cash. For further details click here.
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Promotions
Every 15 minutes from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7 and 8, Borgata is giving away 5,000 Bonus Slot Dollars. Insert your M life Rewards card into any slot machine or table games rating from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for a chance to win.
Borgata is giving away 777 Bonus Slot Dollars to one winner every seven minutes from noon to 7 p.m. on Nov. 16, 17, 27 and 28. Insert your M life Rewards card into a slot machine or open a table games rating from 10 a.m.to 6:30 p.m. for a chance to win. Winners will have 30 minutes to claim their prize at the M life Rewards Desk. Winners’ names will be announced overhead and displayed on television screens throughout the casino. Each customer can only win once per event. Must be 21 or older. Valid ID required. Non-transferable. No play required for activation.
Pick more winning teams than the Borgata Book and win $20 Bonus Slot Dollars. Entries – starting at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays – can be placed at select Sports Betting kiosks, but are limited to one free entry per week. Entries for each week must be placed by 11 a.m. on Sundays. Details at TheBorgata.com.
Caesars Atlantic City
Entertainment and Events
It’s A Shore Holiday, Atlantic City Ballet (Nov. 21). For tickets, visit Ticketmaster.
Promotions
Caesars Rewards cardholders can make weekly picks by choosing which team they think will win in the eligible NFL football games and activate those picks for their chance to win a share of $60,000 in prizes each week. First place winner each week walks away with $20,000 cash. For further details click here.
Golden Nugget Casino, Hotel & Marina
Promotions
Every Sunday in November (plus Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21) 24K and Premier 24K Select cardholders receive 2X tier credits, Chairman cardholders get 3X and Elite cardholders get 4X.
Every Monday in November 24K Select cardholders receive 2X comp dollars.
Every Tuesday and Thursday in November 24K Select cardholders receive 2X tier credits and 2X comp dollars.
Free self-parking continues.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Promotions
Hard Rock continues its Wild Card tier match program until further notice. Details here.
Rock Royalty and X cardholders now can convert up to 1,000 comp dollars into free play once per day, every day, as long as they maintain a minimum $25 balance.
Free self-parking for Wild Card Rewards cardholders.
Entertainment and Events
Almost Queen – The Ultimate Queen Experience (Nov. 27). For tickets, visit Ticketmaster.
Harrah’s Resort
Promotions
Caesars Rewards cardholders can make weekly picks by choosing which team they think will win in the eligible NFL football games and activate those picks for their chance to win a share of $60,000 in prizes each week. First place winner each week walks away with $20,000 cash. For further details click here.
Entertainment and Events
“Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash” (Nov. 28). For tickets, visit Ticketmaster.
Ocean Casino Resort
Promotions
Free self-parking continues for Ocean Rewards Club Premier cardholders through Thursday, Dec. 31.
Visit the Ocean Rewards Club for details.
Resorts Casino Hotel
Promotions
Through Monday, Nov. 30, Epic, Paramount, Paramount Plus and Red Carpet Star cardholders and a guest can get a three-course $18.99 menu at Breadsticks Café seven days a week for $15 per person.
Multiply your comp dollars on Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 28. Epic cardholders will earn 2X, Paramount cardholders will earn 3X, Paramount Plus cardholders will earn 4X and Red Carpet cardholders will earn 5X. In addition, Tuesdays in November earn 3X comp dollars, Wednesdays earn 2X cashback, and Sundays earn 2X tier points.
Activate all multipliers at any promotional kiosk before playing.
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 City
Entertainment and Events
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.
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