It’s happening at Atlantic City Hotels and Casinos

Atlantic City, located in New Jersey, is famous for its boardwalk, casino gambling rooms, lovely beaches, shopping centers, retail shops, and breath-taking views of the Atlantic Ocean. For these things, it is no wonder why people cannot stop visiting and pampering themselves at resorts to enjoy the pleasure this city provides. It home to three large malls for tourists, with various types of convenient transportation and the second best destination of professional gamblers.

Atlantic City is one of the most visited cities in the entire U.S. for entertainment and business purposes. Although the global recession has greatly affected the economy of Atlantic City in some ways, the place is still kicking and thriving. Although 11 of the city’s finest casinos have been experiencing an economic failure which includes Donald Trump’s Taj Mahal Casino & Resort and the Tropicana Casino & Resort, the country’s number two gambling destination is rising not due to bankruptcy but for continuous competitive business production.
Yes, you can still find all the extraordinary gambling venues. You can still indulge in luxury hotel rooms, soak in the sunset-view spas, have a taste of exclusive restaurants and the non-stop entertaining theater shows. People are obviously visible walking around the stylish walls and on brilliant floors of the casinos. Employees are busy taking care of luggage and stuff of their customers. Elite women and tuxedo dressed men are edging on hot seats of the casino.  Atlantic City has many delightful surprises to give its visitors.

One of the vice presidents of an extravagant hotel-casino said that there are more visitors and newcomers arriving each day. The number of tickets had enormously increased for viewing  some treasured music of great legends and that’s another reason why there are more shows produced throughout the city which shows that tourism is on the rise in Atlantic city.

Summer is the most popular get-away time for gamblers plus new players and site seers, however many of them visit throughout the entire year as well. During summer, live music shows appeal to many people. Who would ignore American Idols and worldly known pop stars like Kris Allen, Jimmy Buffet, Madonna, and more that are entertaining just a few feet away from your seat? Of course, you will have to run and get the VIP seat area. This is an ideal long weekend getaway destination that will amaze any individual. With so much to do and see it is a place you will keep you returning when you want to escape, relax and have fun.

Resorts, whatever the season, are still flooded by thousands of tourists, and you will find that the Hawaiian and Polynesian services are out of this world. One difference though is that the entertainment has changed in casino rooms. It is now held in a lovely area, which is known as the Boardwalk Hall.

There are several entertaining shows and offers, that are expected to come out this 2010. Bon Jovi is possibly going to come back for tour of his new released CD last November 2008. More new live entertainment shows will be produced for your pleasure. Planned new modernized facilities are already under construction with many new up and coming sites to see. In short, people are very much looking forward to the newly revived delights of Atlantic City. Book a getaway to see for yourself!

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When you are headed to Atlantic City, you will find that you are in a great place for some fun in the sun, and when you are ready to start a party or to join one, you cannot beat the beach bars. The beach bars in Atlantic City are known for their lively environments and the great times that they offer to tourists and locals like, and when you are interested in having a great time, there are definitely a few that you need to check out.

For instance, when you don’t want to do anything fancy, why not consider the Atlantic City Hilton Beach Bar? This bar has a terrifically kitschy feel, and it is definitely stripped down. It might make you think of a bare shack on the beach, but there are some great things to check out. You can get some great wings, sausage and tacos here and you’ll find that if you are interested in a slightly older crowd, this is the way to go.

On the other hand, if you are in the mood for a place where you definitely won’t feel cramped, consider the beach bar at Trump Plaza. This place regularly has live bands in to perform and the crowd is pretty diverse and fun. You can get some great sandwiches and tacos, and when you are in the mood for something different, there’s the raw bar. You can take advantage of the luxury service that you can get from your own private cabana, and you can enjoy the luxury of being in one of the Sexiest Beach Bars, as decided by the Travel Channel.

If you are in the mood to be really close to the beach, you can’t get much closer than the Bikini Beach Bar at Bally’s. This bar is known for its live band and for its proximity to the water and you will find that though the food here is your basic bar food, it is plentiful and pretty tasty. Look for the Old Bay fries and the shrimp, and make sure that you stay long enough for the cocktails. There are many different theme nights that you can take advantage of when you are looking at the Bikini Beach Bar at Bally’s, so keep a look out for things like Latin Mondays and ’80s Wednesdays. There’s even a fun in the sun fashion show on Friday, so bring your best!

Take a moment to think about everything that you have heard about Atlantic City. The bar scene is among the most amazing in the world and when you are ready to have a good time, this is definitely the beach that you want to hit. Check out more local attractions and figure out which water holes are going to entertain you!

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Mankind has always been curious about the history of the world, and with recent developments in archeology, more and more has become abundantly clear. What we have found is proof that a species dominated the earth longer than humans ever drew breath, and that species is dinosaur. This was a ferocious and terrifying species that ruled not through diplomacy and trade, but in some cases through fear and primal instinct. We are mystified by these species and we have done all that we can to learn more about them.

No doubt you have at some point seen the plethora of movies that have been made about dinosaurs. From time travelers in a bad movie, to a modern day tale of genetic experiments on an island in the middle of nowhere, dinosaurs have been a subject of both fascination and excitement for the young and old for many years and so far there is no evidence that is going to change any time soon. For this reason it was inevitable that dinosaurs would suddenly break onto the big screen.

Recently a total of ten million pounds was spent on an arena presentation of the cretaceous period in all it’s glory. This is presented to the public in an arena setting, meaning that the show will be displayed in a huge screen for your viewing pleasure. If you are a fan of dinosaurs or ever have been in the past then this will be a great experience for you to become closely acquainted with your favorite lizards from ages past.

You can experience this event from July all the way to august, so get ready to buy your tickets and take a trip into the past that you never would have thought possible. If this sounds like something that would interest you then you are quite in luck as you can find all the information you need regarding attending the shows online either at it’s official website or on the website of one of their many affiliates. This happens to be a huge event so you will no doubt be able to find someone that has decided to cover it!

Whether you are young or old, big or small, you will enjoy this presentation as it drags you through the creation of dinosaurs all the way to their humble end. No matter who you are, this is the show for you. So head online, or call your local box office for showtimes and prices. This is definitely one show you’re not going to want to miss.

If you do happen to miss one showing don’t be incredibly discouraged because chances are you will catch the next one! Not to mention it’s showing at many different places, so you aren’t going to experience overcrowding regardless of how popular the show happens to be. Just keep an eye out for showtimes and you’ll be able to get in on it in no time!

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When the big Tropicana Casino and Resort was put on the selling block at the beginning of 2008, most people expected it to fetch a cool $1 billion. But with the faltering economy a group of investors that includes Carl Icahn made an offer to trade $200 million of debt they are previously purchased in a trade for the ownership of the casino giant. And it worked.

Jon Weinert, a Spectrum Gaming Group casino analyst said that this super low price for one of Atlantic City’s big hitters in the casino arena is a sure sign of very troubling times in the United States. He stated that the Tropicana is a very attractive asset and will be in good standing to continue to thrive when the nation’s economy makes a recovery.

The Icahn group was the single bidder for the Tropicana, which is one of the largest casinos in Atlantic City. The attorney overseeing the conservator who has been monitoring the process of the sale said that the group of investors could expect to be given the green light as the new owners very soon by a judge specializing in bankruptcy.

The group would next need to seek temporary approval from the casino regulators in New Jersey and apply for a license to run the casino resort. This process could take a full year to complete. The new owners of the Tropicana would apply for interim authorization, a process that lasts nine months. This process could be extended for three additional months beyond that, according to a spokesman for the New Jersey Casino Control Commission.

These investors, which include Icahn, have a mortgage of $1.4 on the casino resort, which helped them to make a bid that no one could match. The group has agreed to lay down a minimum offer in bankruptcy court and if no one goes over it they get the casino.

The group of investors entered an offer of two hundred million of debt that they owed for the Tropicana. This made it a requirement for other interested people to offer more than that amount in either cash or as securities. This was something that no one was interested in or willing to do. An attorney for the investors group did not want to make a comment regarding this.

The Tropicana lost their license to operate the casino in late 2007, making this sale an absolute necessity. A retired New Jersey state Supreme Court Justice by the name of Gary Stein was appointed to oversee the Tropicana until a suitable buyer was found.

Regulators around the country and various casino executives had initially expected the big casino resort to bring a price in $1 billion range. Some offers were close as one group of investors from New York offered $950 million and Colony Capital LLC who owns two Atlantic City casinos, offered $850 million.
Stein said no to both of those offers, stating that they were not high enough and he questioned the financing that backed up the offers, so the process started over. A few months later $700 million in notes and cash or a flat $575 million was offered by a Baltimore company. This offer was withdrawn due to the worsening economy. This is when the investor group with Icahn included, stepped in.

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Anyone with even a passing interest in the music of the 1970’s will surely know the name of the band The Doobie Brothers. Without a doubt, The Doobie Brothers were among the most influential bands of the entire Me Decade. Part of the reason for this was their unique sound that was far from derivative of the other bands of the era. It is this uniqueness of their sound that has allowed The Doobie Brothers to still draw an audience decades after their original formation. And, yes, they are still on the road touring and they will be soon arriving in Atlantic City to appear live, on stage at the world famous Tropicana Hotel and Casino.

To say The Doobie Brothers were a popular act in the 1970’s would be a dramatic understatement. The band has sold upwards of 22 millions albums making them one of the most successful acts in rock history. What is most interesting about the band is that its original sound was far removed from the type of music the band would later become known for. Initially, in the late 1960’s, the band was popular amidst the biker crowd and played a much harder version of rock. However, when the debut album of the band first appeared in the very early 1970’s, the sound was much lighter and even maintained a somewhat country sounding beat. However, this sound was not met with a rabid response among fans and The Doobie Brothers would modify their sound in subsequent album releases.

By 1973, the band released a number of huge hit singles and this would elevate The Doobie Brothers to superband status. They would maintain this status for the bulk of the 1970’s. Unfortunately, various line up changes led to the band’s dissolution in the early 1980’s. Thankfully, a number of original members have reformed the band and The Doobie Brothers have once again returned to touring. Those in the Atlantic City area will now have a chance to see the band in all their glory. And, yes, there is a lot of fun and amazement to be had watching a Doobie Brothers’ concert.

While the albums produced by The Doobie Brothers are certainly excellent, this band’s music can be much better appreciated in a live venue. This is true of many bands of the 1970’s since the concept of “live in the studio” was popularized during the era. This is why there is such an enormous difference between listening to The Doobie Brothers’ studio albums and their live albums. Really, there is no comparison between the two and anyone that has listened to the live sound will surely want to see the band in a live concert appearance. The Tropicana in Atlantic City, NJ is offering such an opportunity and it should definitely be taken advantage of. The Doobies will be performing their top hits and this event will be a great adventure for both those that have seen the band in the past and those fans that may be experiencing their sounds for the first time.

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The Cordish Co. is the leading bidder on a $700 million deal to buy the Tropicana Atlantic City Casino & Resort. New Jersey’s Casino Control Commission made this announcement final during the final days of September 2008. The Cordish Co. will finance the deal with cash and securities. During this time of credit crisis, the availability of large sums of cash and securities with Cordish certainly puts it at a heavy advantage.Recently, several casino companies have had to stop new developments due to the unavailability of affordable credit.

The bid by Cordish will be submitted to a bank court judge in Delaware, which will conduct an auction where other companies can submit higher bids if they wish to buy the Tropicana. No time frame was offered for the auction to be completed, although bankruptcy advisers said they typically last between two to three months after the paperwork has been filed.

This is not the first time Cordish is eyeing Atlantic City. They also constructed The Walk, a popular downtown shopping district in Atlantic City that stretches between the convention center and the Boardwalk casinos. The company is also known for redeveloping parts of Baltimore’s popular Inner Harbor, and has done projects in Hollywood and Tampa, Fla.; Charleston, S.C.; Houston and Louisville, Ky.

According to the Atlantic City Press, the declining economy is believed to have lowered the asking price for the Tropicana, which was estimated earlier this year at $1 billion.The highest publicly known bid earlier this year was for $950 million from a New York developer, Joseph Palladino. An $850 million bid was made by Colony Capital LLC, which owns Resorts Atlantic City and the Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort.

The Tropicana — which is among a number of Atlantic City resorts plagued by financial woes — is one of the largest hotels in New Jersey, with more than 2,100 rooms and 140,000 square feet of gaming space. The complex sits on 14 acres of land, including 220 yards of oceanfront property.

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Ever since the casino regulators refused to renew the license of the original Tropicana owner, Columbia Sussex Corp, the Tropicana casino has been in the news, though not for the right reasons. The first news to hit the streets regarding Tropicana was the suspension of the license of the Columbia Sussex Corp. Their license was suspended on account of ‘shoddy’ service and of being ‘dirty’, though not in the way that you would normally equate with a casino. Having suspended the original owners, the New Jersey casino control commission decided to appoint a retired Supreme Court Judge to oversee the sales and the running of the Tropicana casino until the new owners can take over. Bids were invited from interested parties and a decision was expected sometime by April. Judge Gary Stein, however, decided to reject all the bids received so far since he does not believe that any of them warrant any serious consideration. So it is back to square one and with a long road ahead, can one expect more news from the Tropicana front in the near future?

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Tropicana Casino & Resort announced their forthcoming, much anticipated grand opening of “Havana Roof Top Slots,” on May 15th. “Havana Rooftop Slots”, is a 3,000 square-foot raised section of its casino that has been entirely altered into an all-about, themed slot environment.

Of all Atlantic City hotels, only Tropicana has the dignity of having 21 world-class restaurants, non-stop activities, a dazzling assortment of over 30 shops and south Jersey’s only IMAX Theatre… all on the Atlantic City beach and Boardwalk. Tropicana has always been an innovator of new games for the casino floor, with a selection of all favorites that surpasses that of other Atlantic City casinos. They sense that by bringing in Havana Rooftop Slots they guarantee their customers a premier-eminence hotel, amusement and casino experience.

In the increasingly hypercompetitive market, surrounded by new properties coming online in the near future, it was important for them to create this unique, ‘one of a kind’ environment that could visually and interactively excite their visitors . They wanted their customers to enjoy an ambiance that puts them at ease and makes them deem that they are a world away. Welcome to the Havana Rooftop, a Cuban infused flair that truly extends it to the next level on the casino floor.

As the city continues to grow with new developments, for Tropicana to succeed, customer service will be their cornerstone. Visitors to the new slot area will be greeted by specially uniformed staff and surrounded with the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of Old Havana, Cuba. Authentic Cuban music, vivid artwork, specialty drinks and coffees, festive lighting, and the faintest aromas of citrus will entice the senses while players enjoy the latest in slot skill and entertainment, further which the casino hopes will distinguish them as the destination of choice for gaming enthusiasts.

A 2008 independent study states that more than 35,000 visitors to Atlantic City and Las Vegas showed that visitors preferred Atlantic City. The “Always Turned On” destination won in each of the six categories: customer satisfaction, value for price, very likely to recommend, pampered, hip/cool, and sophisticated. The Hospitality Index is the largest and most in-depth measure of performance within the hospitality industry, surveying more than 35,000 people quarterly. The results of the study are very encouraging for Atlantic City and venues such as the Havana Rooftop Slots is expected to drive this point across.

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