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.