http://www.atlanticcity.com/blog News and things that should be news Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:22:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Trump Plaza's 100% PokerPro(R) Poker Room will be hosting a $25,000 Freeroll No-Limit Texas Hold'Em Poker Tournament in December 2008. To qualify for a seat in the $25,000 Freeroll, players must play a minimum of 60 hours of cash/ring games in Trump Plaza's Poker Room between November 1st and November ... http://www.atlanticcity.com/blog/gambling/trump-plaza-hosts-25000-pokerpro-freeroll/ Let's eat! Atlantic City Restaurant Week is a seven-day celebration of the culinary scene in Atlantic City. For the week of March 1-7, 2009, participating restaurants will offer a multi-course meal for the fixed price of $15.09 for lunch and $33.09 for dinner (not including beverage, tax and gratuity). ... http://www.atlanticcity.com/blog/ac-talk/more-than-60-restaurants-offer-fixed-price-lunches-and-dinners-march-1-7-2009/ Making it abundantly clear that William J. Yung does not and will not have any influence or control over the company, Tropicana Entertainment, LLC today petitioned the New Jersey Casino Control Commission (CCC) to regain operating authority over its casino and resort in Atlantic City. According to company CEO Scott ... http://www.atlanticcity.com/blog/ac-talk/tropicana-entertainment-asks-new-jersey-for-operational-control-over-atlantic-city-casino/ We often read in the media that Atlantic City is a horrible city, a wannabe Las Vegas, and that it is on the verge of dying. Atlantic City certainly does carry that reputation (though we don’t agree with it), however, several entrepreneurs are trying to change this fact. Taking an ... http://www.atlanticcity.com/blog/ac-talk/hotel-chelsea-opens-at-atlantic-city/ Prepare to pay slightly more for that trip to the Shore. Tolls on the Atlantic City Expressway will increase by 50 percent early next year if the expressway's board approves a proposed hike. A trip from Philadelphia to Atlantic City would cost $3.75, up from $2.50. The South Jersey ... http://www.atlanticcity.com/blog/activities/toll-hikes-on-x-way-to-deal-with-transportation-infrastructure-needs/ For the past 30 years, the Atlantic City casino experience revolved around, for the most part, sand, seagulls and the Boardwalk. On contemptuous antagonism with Pennsylvania and New York slots , in an effort to continue to exist and thrive, Atlantic City is considering intensifying casino ... http://www.atlanticcity.com/blog/entertainment/new-atlantic-city-casinos-coming-up-in-interesting-locations/ What's the main reason people go to Atlantic City versus any other gambling destination? You might be surprised that it’s not the glamorous slots, or the luxurious spas. A new survey by the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority finds gambling ranks seventh on a list of why ... http://www.atlanticcity.com/blog/ac-talk/parking-space-is-a-top-draw-for-visitors-to-atlantic-city/ On September 15th, 2008, Pyramid Hotel Group , a Boston-based company announced that they are honoring the nation's current and former patriotic U.S. Armed Forces – men, women and their families by offering special internet lodging rate for weekend vacation stays. It has concessional lodging rates for active and ... http://www.atlanticcity.com/blog/entertainment/reduced-rates-for-us-armed-forces-by-pyramid-hotel-group/ We try not to brag. We try to be humble. But honestly, there are certain proud moments when it just gets out :). This is one of them. We have been one of Atlantic City’s premier web sites since 1995! Yes, 1995, when there were only a few more sites ... http://www.atlanticcity.com/blog/ac-talk/check-out-our-atlantic-city-show-tickets/ As promised we have clarified the reservation process for Bally's. People can book at the tower of their choice. Either Claridge or Dennis. Thank you for your input and patience! See post Squeaky Roulette Wheel Gets Things Done at Bally’s Claridge Technorati Profile http://www.atlanticcity.com/blog/ac-talk/ballys-claridge-mixup-resolved/