Atlantic City July 2019 | Many casinos running summer-long promotions
Atlantic City July 2019 – Summer-long Promotions The following Atlantic City casinos are running summer-long promotions – some through Labor Day weekend. Visit the casinos’ player loyalty card centers for details on the Atlantic City July 2019 promotions! Golden Nugget Casino, Hotel & Marina – Earn entries through Sunday, Sept. 1, to win a 2019 […]
Nuggets of Casino Wisdom | Best Video Poker in Atlantic City
I have been on a quest to find the highest returning video poker for 14 years now, so I thought I’d make a list of the best video poker in Atlantic City.
Atlantic City June 2019 | Tribute bands take center stage at Golden Nugget, Tropicana
Atlantic City June 2019 – Tribute bands take center stage at Golden Nugget, Tropicana + Atlantic City Casino offers and deals + all the Atlantic City Scoop…..
Atlantic City May 2019 | Get your fill at Burger Bash May 18
Atlantic City May 2019 | Get your fill at Burger Bash May 18 + Atlantic City Casino offers and deals + all the Atlantic City Scoop…..
Shall we dance? – in Atlantic City, perhaps
I finally made it to Atlantic City. I have gone to Vegas 3-8 times a year for the last two decades. I have gone to the other gamblin’ hubs like Biloxi, Tunica (RIP), and even Laughlin (RIP…oh wait that was just the general feeling of near death-ness there). But I finally made it to the East Coast mecca. I needed to get there and opportunity presented itself…in February.
Atlantic City April 2019 | Broadway comes to the Boardwalk
Atlantic City April 2019 | Broadway comes to the Boardwalk + Atlantic City Casino offers and deals + all the Atlantic City Scoop…..
Atlantic City March 2019 | Restaurant Week offers 80+ choices for $15.19 lunches, $35.19 dinners
Atlantic City March 2019 | Casinos offer deals, Restaurant Week offers 80+ choices for $15.19 lunches, $35.19 dinners + all the Atlantic City Scoop…..
Use Your Credit Card for MGM M life Rewards Slot Play at Borgata Atlantic City
But Borgata is a favorite of credit card reward enthusiasts for a very different reason: the ability to redeem Borgata gift cards for MGM M life Rewards Slot Play.
Atlantic City | Video Poker at Borgata B Bar
The B Bar at the Borgata is the only bar in Atlantic City that still comps top shelf drinks (or any drinks for that matter) for playing video poker or slots on the bar top machines. The beauty of this is that while you are being comped for your drinks, you are also earning comps that can be used for something else, like the $10 entry fee for the Amphora Lounge (if you’ve got a Black Label Card.) The machines also include full pay Jacks or Better!
Atlantic City February 2019 | Food and Wine Events Take Center Stage This Month
Atlantic City February 2019 | Casinos offer deals, Food and Wine Events Take Center Stage This Month + all the Atlantic City Scoop…..
Atlantic City January 2019 | Life’s a beach at Tropicana, Golden Nugget declares ‘war’ — Wing War, that is
Atlantic City January 2019 | Casinos offer deals, Life’s a beach at Tropicana, Golden Nugget declares ‘war’ — Wing War + all the Atlantic City Scoop, including: “insider” tips…….
Atlantic City December 2018 | Holiday celebrations start early, continue through month
Atlantic City December 2018 | Casinos offer deals, discounts to veterans + all the Atlantic City Scoop, including: “insider” tips…….
Atlantic City November 2018 | Casinos offer deals, discounts to veterans
Casinos offer deals, discounts to veterans + all the Atlantic City Scoop, including: “insider” tips…….
Musings and Rants of the Casino Gambler
TheInveterateGambler a keen observer of people. After some recent casino trips he had some thoughts. Here are his rants and musing in no particular order or organization.
Atlantic City October 2018 | Halloween takes center stage in Atlantic City
Atlantic City October 2018 | Halloween takes center stage in Atlantic City + all the Atlantic City Scoop, including: “insider” tips…….
Atlantic City September 2018 | Miss America and Miss’d America, Arts and Craft Beers
Miss America and Miss’d America, Arts and Craft Beers + all the Atlantic City Scoop, including: “insider” tips about what’s happening in Atlantic City’s casinos during September 2018.
Atlantic City August 2018 | Look, up in the sky! It’s the Atlantic City Airshow!
Look, up in the sky! It’s the Atlantic City Airshow! + all the Atlantic City Scoop, including: Miss America and “insider” tips about what’s happening in Atlantic City’s casinos during August 2018.
Atlantic City July 2018 | Fireworks won’t be the only thing making crowds cheer this month
Atlantic City July 2018 | July 4 will bring the traditional fireworks displays, but on July 1 Sam Hunt, Kane Brown and Conner Smith will headline Atlantic City’s first summer BeachFest concert + all the AC Scoop for July!
[Initial Details + Pics Studio Suite] World of Hyatt at Ocean Resort Casino Atlantic City
While a complete overview of the Ocean Resort Casino loyalty program called Ocean PREMIERE will be forthcoming, we know there is a lot of curiosity and interest about Ocean Resort’s relationship with Hyatt and the World of Hyatt loyalty program.
[First Impressions and Pics] Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City is a lovely new property. They did a great job with the bones from the Taj, and it is casually elegant. There is still construction going on at the entrance and they could use more staff, but overall, it’s a very inviting place.
[EXCITING! Soft Opening] Ocean Resort Casino Atlantic City
Ocean Resort Casino, formerly Revel, is currently in a soft opening. The official Opening will be June 28th, 2018 with an official ribbon cutting and Gala for certain invited guests. Having the opportunity to return to one of my favorite properties, I did not wait for the 28th.
[UPGRADED] Promotion Borgata Atlantic City | 5X Slot Dollar Day
Slot Dollar Day Promotion Borgata Atlantic City – This Saturday, June 23rd, the Borgata is running a 5X Slot Dollar day. The upgrades are that the multiplier day is on a weekend, which is rare and the 5X Slot Dollars can be earned for the ENTIRE gaming day.
Atlantic City June 2018 | Hard Rock, Ocean Resort to open June 28
Atlantic City June 2018 | The former Trump Taj Mahal and Revel will reopen June 28 as the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and Ocean Resort, respectively + “insider” tips about what’s happening in Atlantic City’s casinos during June 2018.
Atlantic City May 2018 | Gambling turns 40
Lots of people want to keep it a secret when they turn 40. Not Resorts Casino Hotel! Resorts was the first casino-hotel in Atlantic City, opening at 10 a.m. on May 26, 1978. Plus all the Atlantic City Scoop, including: Martini Week, Boardwalk Block Party, and “insider” tips about what’s happening in Atlantic City’s casinos during May 2018.
Everything you need to know about Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Last week nearly all casino news focused on Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. James F. Allen, chairman of Hard Rock International, officially announced a June 28 opening. Stressing that Hard Rock “is an entertainment facility, not just a casino,” Allen also announced some of the 300 acts already booked in Atlantic City.
[The Basic Formula – Further Clarification] Atlantic City | MGM Borgata Mlife – April 2018
I have some clarification to add to my Borgata Mlife post from last week.I played video poker again and the Mlife Express Comps, Slot Dollars and Tier Credits were updated in my account immediately. The Global Points were not, but the Mlife Desk had the correct session total in their records, when I inquired about it.
[The Basic Formula] Atlantic City | MGM Borgata Mlife – April 2018 Update
I played at the Borgata Atlantic City last week for the first time since my Mlife at Borgata post in February. In that update, I told you that the representative at the Borgata, that I was contacting after every single time I played, to have my numbers adjusted in line with the Mlife Earn Rates…
Atlantic City April 2018 | Come Out, Pig Out, Freak Out and Duke it Out
Atlantic City April 2018 | Come Out, Pig Out, Freak Out and Duke it OutAll the scoop for April 2018 in Atlantic City……..
Atlantic City March 2018 | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Early
Atlantic City March 2018 | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Early | Eat, drink and be frugal | Buds and bands | All the scoop for March 2018 in Atlantic City……..
[WATCH YOUR POINTS!] Atlantic City | MGM Borgata Mlife – February 2018 Update
I have been writing about the Mlife program at the Borgata, since the transition from My Borgata Rewards in June. It was difficult to figure out the Mlife Earn Rates because the computer system is not tallying all the numbers correctly in everyone’s account and I could not confirm the earn rates that they gave me verbally, even though they were updating my account to these values.
Atlantic City February 2018 | Everybody Into The Water
Everybody Into The Water | Winter is the new summer | All the scoop for February 2018 in Atlantic City……..
Atlantic City January 2018 | Thursday is the new Friday at Tropicana
Atlantic City January 2018 | Thursday is the new Friday at Tropicana | | Atlantic City Weekly Declares War On Wings | All the scoop for January 2018 in Atlantic City……..
Bird Watching at Borgata Atlantic City
Bird Watching at Borgata Atlantic City | Eagles were my gateway bird. Seeing them soaring free in Alaska started me appreciating all birds, even a turkey size seagull roosting a few feet from me on the beach in Wildwood, NJ last summer. Now, I’m always looking for activity in the sky.
Atlantic City December 2017 | Deck the Boardwalk Hall – Don Your Gay [and Ugly] Apparel
Atlantic City December 2017 | Deck the Boardwalk Hall – Don Your Gay [and Ugly] Apparel | All the scoop for December 2017 in Atlantic City……..
Atlantic City | Why NO Tier Credit for Spend at Borgata?
Why NO Tier Credit for Spend at Borgata ? | Could it be that there’s a purposeful reason that there’s no Spend Credit at Borgata? Is the result of the transition from My Borgata Rewards to Mlife being a muddy mess a coincidence?
Atlantic City in Winter – A Laid-back, Low Roller’s Paradise
My first Atlantic City trip was in January 2010, and even though the tables were as cold as the weather, I immediately fell in love with the city.
Atlantic City November 2017 | Casinos Honor Veterans with Deals and Discounts
Atlantic City November 2017 | Casinos honor veterans with deals and discounts | All the scoop for November 2017 in Atlantic City……..
Atlantic City | Continuing Quest MGM Borgata Mlife Comp Earn Rates
The Borgata has always thrown some extra perks to their lower level players during slow times and it’s nice that Mlife is continuing that tradition.
Atlantic City | MGM Borgata Mlife Comp Earn Rates
Atlantic City | Borgata Comps – With trial and error and many emails, phone calls and visits to the Mlife desk, I believe I have figured out the Earn Rates of the new Players Club Program (Mlife) at the Borgata, which was instituted on June 7, 2017.
Atlantic City October 2017 | There’s more than Halloween this month
Atlantic City October 2017 | There’s more than Halloween this month | All the scoop for October 2017 in Atlantic City……..
Suite Escape Hotel Package – Borgata Atlantic City
A few times a year the Borgata offers special hotel packages at reduced rates. The current deal is the Suite Escape Hotel Package, which includes an overnight stay in a Fiore Suite, $100 in Dining Credit, 2 Comedy Club Tickets (Sunday through Thursday) and $50 Bonus Slot Dollars.
Atlantic City September 2017 | Here They Come: Fall Festivals, BBQ, Miss America
Atlantic City September 2017 | Here They Come: Fall Festivals, BBQ, Miss America | All the scoop for September 2017 in Atlantic City……..
Atlantic City August 2017 | Airshow Soars, Wine Flows, BeachFest Continues
Atlantic City August 2017 | Airshow Soars, Wine Flows, BeachFest Continues | All the scoop for August 2017 in Atlantic City……..
Atlantic City July 2017 | Zirkus Comes To Town; Borgata, Tropicana Bares All (or most of it)
Atlantic City July 2017 | Zirkus Comes To Town; Borgata, Tropicana Bares All (or most of it) All the scoop for July 2017 in Atlantic City……..
MGM Borgata Mlife Data Points – June 27 Update
The transition from My Borgata Rewards to Mlife isn’t going as well as I thought it was. Last week, there were no elite lines at the Mlife desk and no signs to indicate why this was so. When I got to the front of the line, I had so many questions to ask (with a long line behind me) that I didn’t add this to the list.
MGM Borgata Mlife Data Points After Transition – June 17 Update
The lines at the Mlife desk at the Borgata are back to normal and the courteous and professional staff is forthright with answers to general questions about Mlife at Borgata. Mlife account information may not be current online; especially Points, Tier Credits and Tier Status but they are working on correcting that. It seems to me that the program is unnecessarily complicated but it’s almost identical to My Borgata Rewards except for some extra benefits for higher daily play.
My Borgata Rewards to MGM Mlife – Transition Day
Borgata Rewards to MGM Mlife – Transition Day Getting to Work – Video Poker and Mlife at Borgata, CoachKitty gives some data-points on the first day of operation as an Mlife casino.
Atlantic City June 2017 | Goodbye, My Borgata Rewards; Hello, Mlife Rewards!
Atlantic City June 2017 | Goodbye, My Borgata Rewards; Hello, Mlife Rewards! All the scoop for June 2017 in Atlantic City……..
My Borgata Rewards Black Label to Borgata Mlife Gold (Tier Transition)
TravelZork has just heard from a reliable source, that players will have 16 MONTHS to renew their Mlife tier status once the transition of My Borgata Rewards to the MGM Mlife Casino Loyalty Program is completed on June 7, 2017.
My Borgata Rewards to MGM Mlife – It Begins!
The Borgata just announced that the full transition from My Borgata Rewards to MGM Mlife casino loyalty program will take place on June 7. What I want to know is this: If players are going to enjoy the same level of recognition and benefits that they enjoyed with My Borgata Rewards, why are the details so vague?
Being an Informed Gambler
When I ‘m playing video poker, conversations often start with other players and I’m still surprised that there are so many players who are adamant in their belief in verifiable falsehoods. I gently try to steer them towards the correct strategy or odds, but I usually get overruled.
Angeline Borgata Atlantic City
Angeline, Michael Symon’s new Italian restaurant at the Borgata is named after his mother and inspired by her Sicilian cooking. I had dinner there with my own mother, on the third day it was open.
Atlantic City | Borgata Black to Mlife Gold – Initial Thoughts
The transition of Borgata Black to Mlife Gold is of particular interest to me, since Borgata Rewards has three tiers in their loyalty program (Red – Black – Titanium) while Mlife has five tiers (Sapphire – Pearl – Gold – Platinum – Noir).
Atlantic City May 2017 | Atlantic City Casinos Make Way for the Unofficial Start of the Summer Season
With May, Atlantic City casinos make way for the unofficial start of the summer season on Memorial Day, but there are plenty of other events leading up to that last weekend.
Will Hard Rock Atlantic City Rock The Boardwalk Back To Life?
With the brand already successfully operating a signature Cafe in the shuttered resort, and the money ready for investing, the synergy happened and the result has been announced formally to the world as the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City.
Atlantic City April 2017 | An eclectic array of events and entertainment + Halfway to Halloween Celebration!
April brings not only showers and spring flowers to Atlantic City, but an eclectic array of events and entertainment from a film festival, stand-up comedy and a sake dinner to ballet and a Halfway to Halloween celebration.
Atlantic City March 2017 | Boats and Food Top the March Agenda + Bacon Week!
Boats and food top the March agenda of events in Atlantic City. As if new restaurants are not enough, Tropicana celebrates Bacon Week, March 19 to 25.
Atlantic City | Borgata Should Be An Mlife Casino In The 2nd Quarter 2017
The Borgata is next in line to become a part of the MGM Resorts International family. They didn’t reveal specifics for streamlining expenses or maximizing revenue on the earnings call. However, Borgata will become a part of the Mlife Rewards family in the 2nd quarter of the year.
Winding Down Atlantic City Casino Offers
There has been a steady and overall decline in gaming odds, comps and casino offers over the years but with fewer rooms available to comp and most of the remaining 7 casinos struggling financially, Atlantic City is rapidly diminishing as a good play for the low roller.
Atlantic City | Borgata Black Label Changes
Effective March 1, the Borgata is raising the entry price for Black Label card holders to both the Amphora Lounge and the buffet from $10 comp dollars to $12.50 comp dollars per person. The Amphora Lounge is very nice and the buffet is decent, but this is another downgrade instituted by Mlife and there’s certainly more to come.
Atlantic City | Borgata Slot Dollars Multiplier Days
The Borgata is offering two Slot Dollar Multiplier Days in February: 5X Slot Dollars on Sunday, February 5 and 10X Slot Dollars on Tuesday, February 21. On both days the promotion runs from noon to 7pm. I’ve written about these types of promotions before but there are a lot of changes going on at the Borgata, so I will re-evaluate the situation.
Atlantic City February 2017 | Tropicana Continues To Be The Place To Be In February
Tropicana continues to be the place to be in February. Indoor Beach Bash continues through Feb. 28 with a free concert by Parrot Beach at 8 p.m. Feb. 4 in the Grand Exhibition Center.
Recap | Gambling Downgrades and “Upgrades” at Borgata Atlantic City by MGM
I meant to publish this re-cap last week about the Gambling Downgrades and Upgrades at Borgata Atlantic City, but things got a bit busy. Figured I better get this posted before there are more changes. To be fair, there have been a few “enhancements,” for those who like to wager high amounts. I am referring to my notes, which were only semi-organized so please feel free to point out any discrepancies.
First Glance | Borgata Atlantic City in 8 Pictures
This week we begin our look at one of the best and most exciting casino gaming resorts in the United States, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. The hotel is composed of two properties The Borgata and The Water Club Hotel at Borgata. While the marketing and promotional materials might tell a different story, there is still a very intense focus on casino gaming at Borgata.
It Begins | Gambling Downgrades by MGM at Borgata Atlantic City | Craps Odds Now 3x 4x 5x
It begins, on Wednesday this week gambling downgrades by MGM at Borgata Atlantic City took on of it’s first victims. Craps (dice) odds. Historically, Atlantic City was always the “home” of 5x odds at craps games. Las Vegas was known for 3x 4x 5x odds, with some exceptions throughout.
Atlantic City January 2017 | Some like it hot. Some like it cold.
Some like it hot. Some like it cold. From an Indoor Beach Bash at Tropicana, to New Year’s Day polar bear plunges, January in Atlantic City offers something for everyone.
Atlantic City December 2016 | In a “family-friendly” mood!
December seems to put Atlantic City in a more “family-friendly” mood.
The best place to head is Tropicana. The festivities begin at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 on the Boardwalk and include a special holiday sing-along presentation of Tropicana’s Multimedia Light and Sound Show.
Atlantic City November 2016 | Tattoos, Rodeo, Ballet, Casino Events and More!
During November visitors will have lots to be thankful for – and they don’t even have to wait until Thanksgiving.
They’re already available for play, but the “official” debut of the first video-gaming machines in a U.S.-based casino is Nov. 2 at Bally’s Wild Wild West, Caesars and Harrah’s. The premier game, “Danger Arena,” is a first-person action video game in which player skill determines the payout.
Atlantic City October 2016 | Events At The Borgata, Caesars, Harrah’s And More!
Chocolate and Halloween are a pretty good combination, and you can get your fill of both during October in Atlantic City. In addition, adding to the scariness of the season, the Atlantic City Ballet will begin residence at Caesars Circus Maximus Theater with its production of “Dracula” on Oct. 30. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com. […]
Atlantic City September 2016 | Beach Concerts, Miss America, Ironman And Much More
After Labor Day in Atlantic City, temperatures begin to get cooler and the crowds thin out, but there is still lots to do in September.
“EXCITING” Borgata Atlantic City Changes Are Coming
But with MGM’s complete acquisition of Borgata Atlantic City from Boyd we here at TZ were left pondering what exactly would happen when it came to Mlife..
Sunday News | From MGM Resorts To Red Rock Resorts
Last week various casino operators shared the stage. Quarterly earnings reports can often contain interesting news.
Upcoming Events In Atlantic City | August 2016
Some of these events could have a big impact on traffic and accommodations, so think about this when planning a visit. Here are some “insider” tips about what’s happening at Atlantic City’s casinos:
How To Spend Your Summer In Atlantic City
There’s lots of positive news about summer in Atlantic City. As Mark Twain once said, “The rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated.”
Video Poker | Listening To My Mentor – 10x Points At Borgata
Video Poker: My mentor (Bob Dancer, unbeknownst to him) made a comment on one of my articles, that I should put myself in a position to bump up to dollars..
How To Evaluate Slot Promotions The Right Way
Should You Do A 10X Slot Dollar Day? I opened my email newsletter from the Borgata and read that I could earn 10X Slot Dollars on Sunday, March 20th from noon to 7pm. 10X SLOT DOLLARS! Not five, TEN! Yippee! My knee jerk reaction when I see 10X is that of course I’ve got […]
My Stay At The Borgata With The MyVEGAS Rewards Program
The Borgata recently joined the myVEGAS program and I nabbed a one night Sunday through Thursday room comp before they discontinued that reward. I’m local to Atlantic City and I get mailers from the Borgata (but only room rates). I’m also Black Label via showing my Diamond Card from Total Rewards, obtained by purchasing the […]
Alert! | Amsterdam to Philadelphia (Atlantic City) American Airlines NONSTOP Economy €370 all-in roundtrip
Amsterdam to Philadelphia (Atlantic City) American Airlines Was looking at a potential flight for Atlantic City (Philadelphia, PHL), and noticed some very good pricing on the AA (American Airlines) nonstop service. Was able to book via the AA NL (Netherlands) website. (This was a route previously serviced by USAir prior to the merger with AA). […]
Hotel Review: The Classic Room at the Borgata – Part II
We pick back on our review of the Borgata where we left off, right as I arrived on the muted but playful carpet of the 31st floor hallway and put my key into the slot. As I heard the familiar bleep bloop and the lock click,
Hotel Review | The Classic Room At The Borgata – Part I
We look at the Classic Room At The Borgata Atlantic City. So it was not a question that I would have to stay at the property that changed Atlantic City’s fame with one word…Borgata.
In Memoriam | The Revel Atlantic City Ocean Suite
No more proof of this is needed then my stay in an Ocean Suite at Revel Atlantic City which deserves a revisit both in remembrance of the what was and in hope for the future of a hotel that deserves to be open and operating once again.
Hotel Review | The Water Club at Borgata
It was no surprise then, that with demand at a high and occupancy kept near full, that Borgata would choose to expand its operations 2008 to accommodate more guests. The result of this choice was The Water Club at Borgata, a standalone boutique hotel attached via walkway to the already bustling Borgata. With 800 rooms and an impressive collection of pools and spa facilities, the Water Club has given a new level to what was already considered the best hotel in AC. It was a no brainer given the circumstances then that on my first visit to Atlantic City I had to try out the Water Club and see if it stood up to my already high Las Vegas standards.