Archive for December 2011

Tropicana Announces Plans to Expand Tango’s Lounge

Tropicana Announces Plans to Expand Tango’s Lounge

Plans include larger space, relocated stage, dance area and more

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (December 28, 2011) – Tropicana Casino and Resort has announced plans to broaden the property’s nightlife options even further with the expansion of Tango’s Lounge. The expanded space will include over 30 additional seats, a new dance area, and a relocated stage  which will be adjacent to the future location of Boogie Nights.

“Just off the heels of announcing that Boogie Nights’ will locate to Tropicana, we’re thrilled to announce the upgrades in Tango’s Lounge,” said Tony Rodio, president and chief executive officer of Tropicana. “We’re committed to bringing even more excitement, more entertainment options to the property that will appeal to an even broader clientele.” Rodio added.

Tango’s Lounge currently customers a place to meet and mingle, have a cocktail and enjoy live entertainment with lounge singers and acts that offer a wide range of musical genres and live D.J.’s. Several vocalists have appeared and “discovered” in Tango’s at the beginning of their careers, perfecting their act and sound and going on to recording and performance contracts.

“The upgrade to Tango’s has been in huge demand by customers for quite some time. Over 1,000 square feet of new space will be built and ready by the end of first Quarter 2012.” Tony Rodio continued.

Tango’s Lounge is located just off the entrance to the Quarter and the main casino floor in the Tropicana’s south tower.

For More Information Visit the Tropicana Atlantic City

Scores Strip Club OK’d for Trump Taj Mahal Casino Atlantic City

Scores Gentleman’s Club is coming  to Atlantic City

Robert Griffin, CEO of Trump Entertainment Resorts  “We have reached an agreement to bring Scores to the Trump Taj Mahal in 2012. This multi-faceted project will give us additional entertainment, food, beverage, and retail amenities that will be great additions to the property.  Further details on this project will be available in the upcoming months..”

This will be the first gentleman’s club located inside an Atlantic City casino. Scores received mega promotion from the Howard Stern radio show and helped to make Scores one of the most recognizable names in the industry.

Trump Taj Mahal presents Kelly Clarkson Sunday, January 15, 2012

Trump Taj Mahal presents
Kelly Clarkson
Sunday, January 15, 2012

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — December 23, 2011 — Trump Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino and Live Nation present Kelly Clarkson in the Mark G. Etess Arena on Sunday, January 15 at 7:30pm.

Clarkson first appeared on the public’s radar in 2002 when she won the first season of American Idol.  Since then Kelly has become an international pop icon, selling over 20 million albums worldwide and notching seven singles on the Top 10, Billboard Hot 100 chart, including “Miss Independent,” “Since U Been Gone,” “Walk Away,” “Never Again,” and “Mr. Know It All” from her latest album, ‘Stronger.’

When developing ‘Stronger’, Clarkson was influenced by Tina Turner, Prince, Sheryl Crow, and Radiohead. “The whole album is very much about strength and empowerment, so ‘Stronger’ felt like the perfect title,” Clarkson says. “Plus the title song “Stronger” is just a gold mine — it’s a little bit pop, a little bit pop-rock, a little bit urban, a little bit dance, and it ties everything in. And everybody loves that message. ‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.’ It’s a perfect representation of my life.”

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Trump Taj Mahal and Trump Plaza Atlantic City announce January 2012 Casino Promotions

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Trump Taj Mahal and Trump Plaza announce
January 2012 Casino Promotions

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — December 22, 2011— It’s a great start to the new year for Trump One Card Holders!  Trump Entertainment Resorts announces its casino promotions at Trump Taj Mahal and Trump Plaza for January 2012. The promotions below are open to all Trump One Card holders who earn 20 Tier Points through casino play on the date of the event.

Trump Taj Mahal

•      “$10,000 Trump Style Sweepstakes” Enter once each day now through February 1, drawing: Saturday, February 4 at 7pm: Enter online, every day at www.TrumpTaj.com  to win $10,000 Cash, an overnight stay in a penthouse suite with a butler and a gourmet dinner for two! The more a participant enters, the more chances they have to win! Free to enter. No Trump One Card needed. Only required fields are first name, last name, email address and confirmation of being 21 or older.  Winner must be present.
•      “2012 Win a Year of … Guaranteed Sweepstakes” Every Saturday in January, drawing at 9pm: Trump One Card holders will be selected to spin the 5 foot diameter wheel to win a year’s worth of mortgage payments, car payments, taxes, gas, groceries or even play free for a year at the Taj! Participants must earn 20 Tier Points or more on the day of the drawing and be sure to be playing with their Trump One Card inserted into any slot machine at the time of each drawing for their chance to win! Predetermined cash values have been determined for each prize, mortgage $25,000, car payment $6,000, taxes $10,000, gas $5,200, groceries $13,000, Bonus Slot Dollars $24,000.
•      “Wake Up and Win a Year of Starbucks® Sweepstakes” Every Sunday in January 8am to 11am; one winner every hour: Trump One card holders could win their choice of a $1,500 gift card to Starbucks® or $1,500 in Bonus Slot Dollars. Players must earn 20 Tier Points or more playing slots or table games on the day of each drawing for their chance to win.  Winners name will be announced at our piping hot 6 foot tall Starbucks Cup display in the main concourse!
•       “New Members Eat, Drink and Be Merry”: Extended by popular demand, new members can play, dine and shop at Trump Taj Mahal! Just sign up for a free Trump One® Card and earn 40 Tier Points to receive $25 Comps and $50 Bonus Slot Dollars. This promotion is also open to those who have not played at the Taj in the past 13 months.

Trump Plaza

•      “2012 New Year’s Resolution Sweepstakes” Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in January and Monday January 16; Friday and Saturday drawings 5pm to 9pm; Sunday and Monday drawings 2pm to 6pm:  Trump One card holders who play at Trump Plaza have a chance to win massages, gym memberships, gift cards, kindles, TV’s, Bonus Slot Dollars and cash!  Players simply earn 20 Tier Points or more prior to the drawing time on each date and must be playing with their Trump One Card at the time of the drawing, for their chance to pick a great prize from the New Year’s Resolution Game Board!
•      “Toyota Tacoma Sweepstakes” January 1 through January 28, drawing January 28 at 10pm: Win a 2012 Toyota Tacoma at Trump Plaza this January.  It’s the five passenger truck that can go anywhere, anytime! Trump One card holders can earn entries by playing slots or tables with their Trump One Card all month long.  Then earn 20 Tier Points or more on January 28 to activate their entries.
•      “Million Dollar Vault,” Extended through February 29: Crack the 7-digit code to Trump Plaza’s Million Dollar Vault and win one million dollars cash!  Contestants must earn 20 Tier Points or more, go to any kiosk to choose their 7-digits, then take their numbers to Trump One Services to try their luck.  Correctly guess the 7-digit code to the vault and win one million dollars! Plus, all contestants will be automatically entered into a nightly $1,000 Bonus Slot Dollar drawing. Contestant can try to crack the code every day!
•       “New Members receive free parking, free gift, $25 to Play”: Extended by popular demand, new members can visit Trump One Services located in the casino, sign up for a Trump One Card, earn 20 Tier Points and Trump Plaza will reimburse them for parking in the self-park garage, plus they will receive a free gift and $25 Bonus Slot Dollars!

Participants must be Trump One Card holders to be eligible for the casino promotions. Players must earn 20 Tier Points by playing with their Trump One Card on the date of the event to be entered for a chance to win. Those who are not yet Trump One Card holders can sign up for their free card at Trump One Services located at Trump Taj Mahal or Trump Plaza. Must be at least 21 years of age. Complete details available at Trump One Services. Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.GAMBLER.

Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City Kicks Off 2012 in Style!

Tropicana Casino & Resort Kicks Off 2012 in Style!

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (December 22, 2011) – It may be getting cold outside, but Tropicana Casino and Resort heats up January with sizzling entertainment, exciting promotions, great deals on overnight stays and incredible experiences all under one roof.

The Hottest Shows Happen Here

Looking for entertainment? You’ve found it. Claim your seat as the Tropicana Showroom raises the curtain on the season’s most sought-after concerts and events this January.

• Chaka Khan, Saturday, January 21, 2012; Winner of ten Grammy awards will offer a fabulous set of her hits as she takes the stage at 9 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2012, in the Tropicana Showroom. Accompanied by her 13-member band, Khan will sing from her treasure trove of hit music, including the best sellers: “I Feel for You,” “Through the Fire,” “Tell Me Something Good,” “I’m Every Woman,”  “Ain’t Nobody” and “Do You Love What You Feel?”  Don’t miss your chance to see this diva of soul on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Tropicana. Tickets are $40, $50, $65 and $75. Complete your night with a special Chaka Khan Room Package. Standard Room (1 Night), two Chaka Khan Show Tickets (Balcony Rear Mezzanine Seating) $20 Drink Credit at Tango’s or Rumba Lounge (excluding tax & gratuity) and $10 Free Slot Play. The total package is $328.26, advertised price based on double occupancy – excluding taxes14% Tax + Resort Fee. Group Code TCHAKA

• Superbrawl  I – NABA Lightweight Championship, Saturday February 4,

Tropicana Casino and Resort in association with Dee Lee Promotions, LLC. presents Portsmouth, VA Lightweight Dorin Spivey (39-6-0/29 ko’s) in a 10 round lightweight super fight on Saturday, February 4, 2012 beginning at 8 p.m..  The co-main on this super fight card features Philadelphia’s heavyweight and are Atlantic City favorite, Chazz “The Gentleman Heavyweight” Witherspoon (28-2-0/20 ko’s). Witherspoon is a busy Philadelphia heavyweight with plenty of skills and considers every fight another step to carving out his place in the heavyweight division. Another highlight on this very exciting undercard will feature a girl’s boxing match with contenders to be announced soon. Tickets are on sale for $40, $55, $75 & $100.

• Lou Neglia’s Ring of Combat XXXIX Championship Mixed Martial Arts returns to Tropicana on Friday, February 10, 2012; Doors open at 8 p.m. and the main event starts at 9 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Saturday, December 25 and priced at $40, $60, $75 and $125.
• The B Street Band “Tribute To Bruce Springsteen” will bring their authentic sound of “The Boss” to the Grand Exhibition Center at the Tropicana on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 9 p.m. The B-Street Band will thrill fans of  Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band songs which include “Jungleland,” “Candy’s Room,” “She’s The One,” “Promise Land,” and many others. Tickets are $15 and will go on sale Saturday, December 24^th. Standing room only.

•   Italian Singer – Toto Cutugno, Saturday, March 24 & Sunday, March 25

You don’t have to speak Italian to feel the passion Toto Cutugno pours into every song he sings. Fans old and new will find reasons to fall in love with this beloved pop star when he takes the stage in the Tropicana Showroom. Tickets are $39, $60, $80, $95 and $120.

All show tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and the Tropicana Box Office or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

Maximize Your Fun at IMAX Theater

You haven’t truly seen a movie until you’ve experienced it on an incomparable IMAX screen.

• Now playing through February 9 is “Mission Impossible 4 – Ghost Protocol.” The IMAX® Experience, rated PG-13. Preceding the film will be a six minute prologue of The Dark Knight – coming to IMAX Theatres in Summer 2012.
• Coming January 1 – The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D featuring Kelly Slater.

IMAX Theatre tickets are available at the IMAX or Tropicana Box Office and Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

$1 Million Dollar Blackjack Challenge Now through February 19

Excitement is in the cards at Tropicana Casino & Resort.  Table game players are already abuzz with news about Tropicana’s You Don’t Have To Be A High Roller To Win $1 Million Dollars – $1 Million Dollar Blackjack Challenge, a big money promotion running Now through February 19, 2012.

The $1 Million Blackjack Challenge is open to all Diamond Club members. Starting December 1, players will earn free entries during regular play. One entry will be awarded every time a player is dealt a blackjack in the games of Blackjack, Spanish 21 and Double Attack Blackjack.

One entry will also be awarded every time a player gets a straight or better while playing Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Texas Hold ‘em, Caribbean Stud and Let it Ride. Traditional Poker players can earn an entry with a full house or better. Earn entries by playing roulette, craps, Big Six, hitting a jackpot of $500 or more or even when you become a new member of the Diamond Club.

On Sunday, February 19, 2012, participating players must deposit all earned entries into the drawing drum located in Palm Walk by 3:30 p.m. At 4 p.m. seven finalists will be randomly selected to play in the finale. Each finalist will be dealt one hand of blackjack at the final event.

If any of the seven finalists is dealt a blackjack in the first two cards, that player wins $10,000. A blackjack in spades is worth a $100,000 cash prize. And any player receiving three sevens on the first three cards will win the $1,000,000 grand prize, to be paid over 25 years. Visit the Diamond Club Center for complete details.

Tune in and Win! 500 42” TV’s Giveaway –  Sunday, January 22 & 29

Tune in to the action when Tropicana gives away 500 42” TV’s on Sunday, January 22 & 29. That’s 25 TV’s given away every hour. You could win just in time for the big game! Play your favorite slots or table games to earn entries beginning at 6:00 am on Sunday 22 or 29. Drawings are every hour beginning 12 noon until 9 p.m. Winners are displayed on the large screen in Palm Walk. For more information, visit the Diamond Club Center for complete details.

$50,000 Slot Tournament Tuesdays

Every Tuesday in January will be your chance to win in our $10,000 Slot Tournaments, held January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 2-7pm, located in the Green Room, first floor, South Tower. Awards ceremony is at 8pm. First place takes home $2,000 cash. 50 prizes in all.  New members who earn 1 point playing slots the day of the event can visit the comp machine to print out an admission ticket.  Visit the Diamond Club Center for complete details.

$20,000 Bingo Wednesdays

Join us every Wednesday, January 4, 11, 18 and 25 for our exciting $5,000 Bingo Games, beginning at 3:30pm in the Tropicana Showroom.   Top prize for the coverall winner is $1,000 CASH!   Visit the comp machine to print out your admission ticket, then join us for the fun!  New members who earn 1 point playing slots the day of the event can visit the comp machine to print out an admission ticket.  Visit the Diamond Club Center for complete details.

100% Slot Loss

Diamond Club Members – come into the Tropicana on Saturday, January 14 for one day only, you just can’t lose. We’re giving 100% payback of your slot losses. Simply register at a comp machine, and then play your favorite slots. Tropicana will refund your slot losses from $100 to $1,500. You will receive your refund in 3 equal payments of Free Slot Play. Redemption dates for the Free Slot Play are January 28, February 25 and March 31, 2012. Visit the Diamond Club Center for complete details.

New Members – Double Your Offer!

New Member Promotion —If you’re not already a member of the Tropicana’s Diamond Club, now is the time to join for free. Tropicana will double any valid Atlantic City Slot Bonus Offer. Simply visit the Diamond Club, present your valid slot dollar offer from any other Atlantic City property, then play your favorite slots. Earn 2 points and we’ll give you a Free Slot Play bonus equal to the competitor’s offer* redeemable the same day. Come back 48 hours after trip ends, earn two points and receive a second Free Slot Play Offer equal to original offer amount. Visit the Diamond Club Center for complete details.

*Diamond Club Center must keep the original or a copy of the competitors offer for reconciliation. Maximum exchange value is $300 Free Slot Play. Maximum redemption is $600 Free Slot Play.

Excludes all Email offers and earned Slot Bonuses. Does not apply to any Cash offers.

Trop’s got Poker, Pigskin and more!
The action is hot in Trop’s Poker Club. Play in our daily poker tournaments at 11:15 am, 7:15 pm and midnight. Visit www.tropicana.net/poker  for details.

You can also play and make your picks in the Crack the Straight Promotion—Every Monday—Experience the NFL in the Trop Poker Club for your chance to win up to $1,000 in bonus cash prizes.

And don’t forget, our Bad Beat Poker Jackpot is up above $125,000. To date, the Trop Poker Club has paid out more than $5.2  million in bad beat jackpots. Who will be our next Bad Beat Jackpot Winner?

Bring your Private Poker Games to the Trop Poker Club. We can host your private poker games, ideal for Bachelor/Bachelorette parties. Call 609-340-4546 for more details.

Il Verdi Tasting Menu – Mangia!

Eating well doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Il Verdi, the upscale northern Italian dining experience at Tropicana Casino & Resort, now offers a three course tasting menu for just $35 per person plus tax and gratuity.

The Tasting Menu at Il Verdi offers guests a choice appetizer, entrée and dessert expertly prepared by Tropicana’s talented chefs. The atmosphere combines the elegance of old world Italy with the relaxed feel of a seaside restaurant. Il Verdi’s wine list has received the prestigious Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine, indicating a true dedication to wine.

Il Verdi is ready to serve you from 6:00p.m. -10:00 p.m. every Sunday and Monday; and from 6:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m. every Saturday. For reservations, call 1-800-345-8767.

The Bar at Fin — Ongoing Specials that Make Your Week
Tropicana makes nearly every night of the week your favorite with these exciting specials:

• Wasabi Wednesdays at The Bar at Fin— Indulge in half-price sushi, sake and saketinis from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
• Prohibition Thursdays at The Bar at Fin — Enjoy half-price cocktails and New Jersey beer and wines from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
• Fin Fridays at The Bar at Fin — Nosh on appetizers and sip glasses of New Jersey’s finest wines, all at half-price, from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
• R&R Sundays at The Bar at Fin — Savor half-price raw bar delicacies and rose wines from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Give Yourself a Gift of a Getaway

You come to Tropicana Casino & Resort for the upscale shopping, thrilling games, stylish restaurants and lounges, pulsing nightlife and vibrant attractions, and you deserve a getaway after the holiday season. Tropicana invites you to take advantage of these value-added hotel packages.

Romantic Getaway Package—$78 per person based on double occupancy for one night (code: T1LOV11) & $103 per person for two nights (Sundays through Thursdays, through January); code T2LOV11 when booking

• Classic Room
• $75 Tropicana & The Quarter Gift Card
• Continental Breakfast in Bed for Two (One Morning)
• Healthclub Admission for Two Guests
• 2pm Late Check-Out

Palm Dining Package—$73 per person based on double occupancy (Sundays through Thursdays, through December) code: TPALM11

• Classic Room
• Lobster dinner for 2 at the Palm
• Guest must call The Palm at 609-344-7256 to make dinner reservation
• 2pm Late Check-out

Cuba Libre Dining Package—$63 per person based on double occupancy (Sundays through Thursdays, through December) code: TCUBA11

• Classic Room
• Tastes of Cuba dinner for 2 with bottle of wine or pitcher of sangria
• Guest must call Cuba Libre at 609-348-6700 to make dinner reservation
• 2pm Late Check-out

Adam Good Experience Package—$55 per person based on double occupancy (Sundays through Thursdays, through December) code: TGOOD

• Classic Room
• Dinner for 2 at Adam Good Sports Bar
• Drinks for 2 at Firewaters
• Breakfast for 2 at Adam Good Deli
• 2pm Late Check-out

Hooters Dining Package—$45 per person based on double occupancy (Sundays through Thursdays, through December) code THOOT

• Classic Room
• Dine on famous wings and a pitcher of beer at Hooters
• 2pm Late Check-out

Blue Mercury Girlfriends Getaway Package with Massages– $138 per person based on double occupancy (Sundays through Thursdays through December) code: TBLUE

• Classic Room
• Massages and make-up touch ups for you and a girlfriend
• Advance Blue Mercury Reservations required. Call 609.347.7778 .
• Drinks for 2 at Rumba, Tango’s or the Bar at FIN

Blue Mercury Girlfriends Getaway Package with Facials– $120 per person based on double occupancy (Sundays through Thursdays through December) code: TBLUEEYE

• Classic Room
• Facials and Eye Zone treatments for you and a girlfriend
• Advance Blue Mercury Reservations required. Call 609.347.7778 .
• Drinks for 2 at Rumba, Tango’s or the Bar at FIN

All packages are based on double occupancy (unless otherwise specified) and availability. Prices subject to change. Rates do not include taxes, gratuities or occupancy fees. Packages and shows are based on availability. No substitutions allowed within the packages. Call 1-800-345-8767 to book your getaway today.

Certain restrictions may apply. Must be 21. Bet with your head, not over it. Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.GAMBLER. EZ Slot Dollars have no cash value.

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT BIDS FAREWELL TO 2011 WITH NEW YEAR’S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT BIDS FAREWELL TO 2011 WITH NEW YEAR’S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA

Music & Foodie Fans can Celebrate in Style with Concert & Restaurant Packages at Caesars, Harrah’s Resort, Showboat, and Bally’s

(Atlantic City, NJ) December 19, 2011 — The ball will drop in 2012 but Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City certainly isn’t dropping the ball when it comes to New Year’s Eve dining, lodging and entertainment options.  To create the region’s most festive holiday celebration, Caesars, Harrah’s Resort, Bally’s and Showboat are offering an assortment of special concerts and hotel packages to usher in 2012 with style. With packages that include VIP concert tickets, premier nightlife, exclusive restaurant menus and deluxe hotel accommodations, Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City is your party headquarters for the New Year.

For the ultimate entertainment fan, Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City is host to three top performers to help kick-off the New Year:

• Goo Goo Dolls at Caesars Circus Maximus, Brand New at House of Blues at Showboat and comedian Don Rickles at Harrah’s Resort Concert Venue.

Looking for top-notch NYE nightlife, well 2011 Nightclub & Bar Awards “Mega-Club of the Year” winner Pool After Dark at Harrah’s Resort has got you covered:

• On December 28^th actor, singer, and producer Ray J will take over SINDUSTRY night with a special pre-New Year’s Eve celebration. Admission starts at $10 with doors opening at 10pm and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.

• On December 31^st three world-class DJ’s (Vito G, Neil Beats and Milky Mike) will spin for the iconic club until the corks pop.   General admission starts at $50 and features a 2 hour open bar from 9 – 11pm, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight and tantalizing party favors.  VIP packages, premium tables, Jacuzzis and cabanas begin at $1000.

Foodies can explore a wide variety of culinary options this holiday with Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City expanding restaurant portfolio:

• Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City is also offering several exciting New Year’s Eve menus, full of decadent dishes and sinful desserts.  Guests can indulge in a three-course pre-fix meal at Scarduzio’s Steak | Sushi | Lounge, where menu options include Maryland Crab Bisque, Shrimp Cocktail and Surf & Turf (6oz. Filet & 9oz. Cold Water Lobster Tail).  In addition, The Foundation Room at Showboat will feature a special “Year of the Dragon” themed New Year’s Eve menu, with options such as Lobster Bisque Dumplings, Mirin-Glazed Grilled Sea Bass and a “Dragon’s Heart” of  enrobed mozzarella, ginger laced tomato and watercress pesto.  Additionally, The House of Blues Restaurant and The French Quarter Buffet will showcase special New Year’s Eve menus and The Wild Wild West’s Virginia City Buffet at Bally’s will roll out an enticing NYE Buffet package from 9pm – 1am, featuring a live DJ, a special buffet menu, entertainment by The Vixens and Shorty the Sheriff and  an open bar which includes beer, wine, and champagne selections.  The nation’s finest impersonators, Legends in Concert, gather for two very special New Year’s Eve shows at 7:30pm and 10pm.  While Blue Martini will feature free live music from band 2Twenty2 at 9pm and Mainstage will host band Seven Stone at 10pm.

To add even more fireworks to the festivities, Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City is giving away an “Ultimate NYE Package”:

• Four lucky Facebook fans will receive Caesars Entertainment’s Ultimate NYE Package, comprised of two free nights in a luxurious guest room, a complimentary dinner at a gourmet restaurant, free access to a New Year’s Eve celebration, show or nightclub and, to top it all off, a complimentary brunch on January 1^st.  This exciting giveaway is featured on all four properties’ Facebook pages.

For more information about live New Year’s Eve entertainment at all three properties or to purchase tickets, please visit: www.ticketmaster.com

For New Year’s Eve packages at The Pool After Dark, please visit: www.newyears.com

Preschoolers Enjoy Fishy Tales at Atlantic City Aquarium’s Story Time

Preschoolers Enjoy Fishy Tales at Atlantic City Aquarium’s Story Time

(Atlantic City, N.J.) – Amid the hum of the tanks and the occasional splash of the Touch Tank, Aquarist Sarita Stroud holds the rapt attention of a group of preschoolers.  The typically squirmy set listens intently as Sarita tells them about a mother manatee and her calf.  The story not only teaches about the species, it tells why it is important to obey your parents.

The scene is repeated each Tuesday morning from September through May, during the Atlantic City Aquarium’s Preschool Story Time. Story Time on Tuesdays is an educational event that introduces preschoolers and their parents to various aquatic species.

It starts with a story at 11 a.m. followed by either an Exotic Animal Show or a Live Diver Feeding Show (see calendar listing below).

The Exotic Animal Show features the largest species of scorpion in the world and the softest furred mammal in the world. Aquarium handlers discuss their native habitats, their suitability as pets, natural defenses and predatory instincts other interesting facts.

The Live Diver Feeding Show allows visitors to watch, and interact with, a diver in scuba gear as he or she hand feeds the stingrays and sharks inside the 25,000-gallon tank.

The Atlantic City Aquarium is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for children ages 4-12. Children three and under are free.  Story Time is free with admission.

Located in Atlantic City’s Historic Gardner’s Basin, the Atlantic City Aquarium offers a fun and educational look into more than 100 varieties of fish and marine animals.

For more information on the Atlantic City Aquarium, call (609) 348-2880 or visit www.acaquarium.com. Coupons for discounted admission are available on the website.

Calendar listings:

Preschool Story Time at Atlantic City Aquarium

Tuesday, January 3: Pearlie Oyster – the tale of how a grain of sand under Pearlie’s shell turns into a shiny surprise! Exotic Animal Show to follow Story Time.

Tuesday, January 10: Oozey Octopus, a tale of a clever critter. Exotic Animal Show to follow Story Time.

Tuesday, January 17: Rosie Ray, a tale of watery wings. Dive Show to follow Story Time.

Tuesday, January 25: Sandy Seal, a tale of a young harbor seal, popularly known as a “sea dog.” Dive Show to follow Story Time

Tuesday, January 31: Ellie & Ollie Eel, a tale of a fantastic voyage based on true events. Exotic Animal Show to follow Story Time.

A New Year’s Resolution to Run The Atlantic City Marathon Race Series offers various courses, distances and incentives to keep your 2012 running resolutions.

Atlantic City, N.J. (December 21, 2011) – What is the number one New Year’s Resolution? According to CNN.com, losing weight and getting in shape are at the top of the list every year. Clinical psychologist Mark Crawford of Roswell, Georgia, says however, that some people sabotage themselves by not being clear on their goals. “Saying that you want to lose weight is way too general,” Crawford said. “You should set specific goals, like you want to lose 5 to 10 pounds.” Why don’t you say to yourself, “I want to run a Half Marathon.”

Whether you have a three-month goal for the April Fools Half Marathon (7K, 11K or half marathon) or a 10-month goal for the Atlantic City Marathon (5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon), the Atlantic City Marathon Race Series, which manages these events, has a race to fit your resolution.

The April Fools 7K and 11K were launched in 2011 as a part of the Atlantic City Marathon Race Series. This year the Atlantic City Marathon introduces the Inaugural April Fools Half Marathon. The Half Marathon begins on the Atlantic City Boardwalk and runs south into the beach communities of Ventnor, Margate and Longport before returning to Bally’s Dennis Court Yard. The finish line includes finisher medals for all half marathon runners, awards for top finishers, live entertainment and complementary BEER for runners!

With 13 weeks until the April Fools Half Marathon and 28 weeks until the 54th Annual Atlantic City Marathon, (the third oldest marathon in the country), there’s time to plan but first-time runners need to train.

Take it from a person who actually succeeded at this goal. Kim Shipman, 31, from Egg Harbor Township made a new year’s resolution in 2010 to “run a half marathon.” She didn’t start training for the Atlantic City Marathon until eight weeks prior to the run in October. This proves that a late resolution fulfilled, is better than never fulfilling it at all. 2012 will mark Shipman’s 3rd half marathon in the Atlantic City Marathon Race Series.

Kim Berk of Egg Harbor Township, NJ also had a positive sense of accomplishment. “I ran my first marathon this year in Atlantic City and crossed the finish line with my two sisters and my niece. I started crying like a baby the minute I saw the finish line. I am a two time breast cancer survivor and trained during chemotherapy and radiation. It was such an accomplishment to finish, that I signed up for the full marathon again next year!”

To register for these races, go to www.acmarathon.org or like the organization on facebook to see contests and event updates.

Are you a first-timer marathoner? No problem. The Atlantic City Marathon Race Series offers these “Top 10 Training Tips in 2012” for first-time runners:

Just getting started?

1. Give yourself 8-9 weeks to train for a half marathon, 12 weeks to train for a marathon.

Training

2. “Start out by running and walking together and not to worry about how far you run,” says Steve Antzczk of NJShoreRun.com. “A lot of new runners are fixated about the distance they are trying to cover and get discouraged. I suggest starting out only running by time (number of minutes) and build up to an hour of running”

3. Stay hydrated! Drink plenty of water and/or sports drink before, during and after your workout.

4. Stride matters. Land mid-foot (as opposed to on your heal or toes). This may require you to slow down and focus on your movement, but in the long run, improves your speed and stamina.

5. Running isn’t everything. Your training should include cross training, such as yoga, weight training or cycling on non-running days. Visit http://www.jccatlantic.org for more information on fitness classes that will help make you a better runner.

6. Challenge yourself! Even beginners should push themselves a little further or faster at least once a week.

7. Run safe. Make sure someone knows where you are running and carry identification.

Training on the Atlantic City Boardwalk?

8. Lucky you! Not only are you getting to know the course, the boardwalk offers give and less stress on the joints and muscles.

9. Take days to rest. And by rest, we mean don’t run at all. Give your muscles and joints a change to recover.

Number 10! “Be proud of your accomplishments” says personal running trainer, Justin founder of personalrunningtrainer.com. “Each workout is an achievement to be celebrated. Each second shaved off your time or pound off your waistline is your victory. Relish being alive and having the ability to run. Take pride in your progress as you complete each step.”

Sources:

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/diet.fitness/12/31/lose.weight.new.resolution/index.html

http://www.personalrunningtrainer.com/running-tips.htm

http://www.runnersworld.com

Resorts Casino Hotel introduces Brandon Tomasello with his one-man show, “Sing Swing Sinatra” to the Superstar Theater, January 4 – February 16, 2011

Resorts Casino Hotel introduces Brandon Tomasello with his one-man show, “Sing Swing Sinatra” to the Superstar Theater, January 4 – February 16

(Atlantic City, NJ) December 19, 2011 – A new face and a timeless classic converge on the stage at the Superstar Theater in 2012.  The all new Resorts Casino Hotel announced Brandon Tomasello will present “Sing Swing Sinatra,” his first headlining stage show in the Superstar Theater January 4 – February 16, 2012.

“When I first discovered Brandon singing I was blown away by his talent and knew he was destined to be a star,” said Dennis C. Gomes, owner, president and C.E.O. of Resorts Casino Hotel.  “His performances in the The Whiskey Bar at Resorts have grown over the past few months with rave reviews from our guests, and we are thrilled to bring him to the Superstar Theater in 2012.”

Brandon Tomasello stole his first record at age 8 and he kept stealing them until he had his first collection.  It just happened that all those records he was taking were from his Grandfather and were all Frank Sinatra’s music, influencing a style and voice that is iconic throughout the music industry.  The combination of the young, fresh-faced Brandon Tomasello and the legendary Frank Sinatra shows just how timeless these hits are.  When brought to life on a stage that Sinatra himself performed on, Brandon will have audiences believing they are back in the height of the Rat Pack’s fame.

Brandon Tomasello has it all. Charming and hip with an energy channeling the memory and vibe of the Chairman of the Board, the greatest saloon singer who ever lived.  The show takes you through Sinatra’s monochrome Capitol years to his Technicolor hits on Reprise. Brandon grabs his own laughs during the 75 minute show, sharing personal stories and anecdotes, capturing the true essence of his magnetic personality and captivating voice.

Brandon Tomasello will perform “Sing Swing Sinatra” in the Superstar Theater select dates from January 4 – February 16.  Tickets are priced at $20.  For a complete list of times and show schedules please visit www.resortsac.com.  Tickets can be purchased at Resorts’ Box Office or through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or 1.800.745.3000.

Golden Nugget Atlantic City Opens Brand New Poker Room

Golden Nugget Atlantic City Opens Brand New Poker Room
The action packed room will welcome players on December 24, 2011

ATLANTIC CITY – The Golden Nugget Atlantic City is excited to announce the opening of a brand new Poker Room on December 24, 2011.

“We have been very eager to bring this new Poker Room to the Golden Nugget and we look forward to offering players all of the best games a full-service casino has to offer,” said Tom Pohlman, Executive Vice President and General Manager.

Guests can buy-in on the thrilling action with featured daily tournaments and cash games.

The Poker Room will offer 20 smoke-free tables with a wide variety of games including No Limit, Pot Limit, Texas hold ‘em, 7 Stud, Omaha and more. Backed by a friendly, professional staff, the Poker Room will give guests a chance to step into the action and cash in on exciting promotions and special events, including multiple daily tournaments with low buy-ins and deep stacks.

“The Golden Nugget Las Vegas has a rich history in Poker and has been home to top rated poker television such as NBC’s Poker After Dark and GSN’s High Stakes Poker. Prestigious events like the Women in Poker Hall of Fame Banquet and numerous charity tournaments have also called the Golden Nugget home. I’m very excited about the opening of the Golden Nugget Atlantic City Poker Room and the opportunity to bring world-class events and high levels of customer service and luxury to this market, making this the ultimate player’s poker room,” said John Colville, Poker Director.