Sands open a 300 room hotel over the holiday weekend. They are the 2nd
casino in Pennsylvania that has rooms and gaming. Mt Airy is the 1st.
The opening was soft but successful. The rooms were filled to 80% capacity.
Sands is also planning a retail mall as part of their next property development.
This mall will have approximately 25 outlets and position the hotel for mid-
week and convention business.
This is an outstanding idea. The Sands has moved from a day trip casino into
a destination that can attract and retain longer trips. Each of the moves will be
revenue generators.
Dallas plus the 4.5 tonight,also grab the over 187.
If there is a exotic bet out there of who will score the most between Dirk and Lebron,take Dirk.
Enjoy the Game!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Hoop Final and Puck Picks
Miami to win series, Dallas plus 4.5 in 1st game and take over 187 in game 1. Dallas has been hot and
covered a staggering amount of games from the end of the season up to now.
But if Oklahoma City knew how to close, that series would still be going on.
Miami will not have that problem because they have veteran leadership at the point position.
Boston is the puck pick for the finals. Hot goaltender is the key. Go with Boston in the 1st game.
covered a staggering amount of games from the end of the season up to now.
But if Oklahoma City knew how to close, that series would still be going on.
Miami will not have that problem because they have veteran leadership at the point position.
Boston is the puck pick for the finals. Hot goaltender is the key. Go with Boston in the 1st game.
Atlantic City Events and Resorts Hotel and Casino
Tickets for the following local shows go on sale today
Sheryl Crow July 8 in the Event Center at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.
Interpol, Schools of Seven Bells July 15 in the Music Box at Borgata.
Elvis Costello and The Imposters July 22 in the Event Center at Borgata.
Steely Dan July 30 in the Event Center at Borgata.
Babyface Aug. 12 in the Music Box at Borgata.
Styx Aug. 19 and 20 in the Music Box at Borgata.
Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Aug. 28 in the Event Center at Borgata.
Journey, Night Ranger Sept. 3 in the Event Center at Borgata.
For tickets, visit
www.pressofatlanticcity.com/tickets
Resorts is doing some refreshing and provocative change starting this weekend. They are unveiling the new
roaring 20 style costume for their beverage servers this weekend. They are also doing a circus arcade show
outside of the hotel that will take place three times a day throughout the summer. lastly, Resorts is opening
a nightclub that openly and aggressively pursues individuals that have an alternative lifetime. I see these changes as positive and ones that will reflect an increase in revenue. The timing is good since it coincides
with Memorial Day Weekend.
Hoop and Puck Picks coming!
Sheryl Crow July 8 in the Event Center at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.
Interpol, Schools of Seven Bells July 15 in the Music Box at Borgata.
Elvis Costello and The Imposters July 22 in the Event Center at Borgata.
Steely Dan July 30 in the Event Center at Borgata.
Babyface Aug. 12 in the Music Box at Borgata.
Styx Aug. 19 and 20 in the Music Box at Borgata.
Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Aug. 28 in the Event Center at Borgata.
Journey, Night Ranger Sept. 3 in the Event Center at Borgata.
For tickets, visit
www.pressofatlanticcity.com/tickets
Resorts is doing some refreshing and provocative change starting this weekend. They are unveiling the new
roaring 20 style costume for their beverage servers this weekend. They are also doing a circus arcade show
outside of the hotel that will take place three times a day throughout the summer. lastly, Resorts is opening
a nightclub that openly and aggressively pursues individuals that have an alternative lifetime. I see these changes as positive and ones that will reflect an increase in revenue. The timing is good since it coincides
with Memorial Day Weekend.
Hoop and Puck Picks coming!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
East Coast Gaming Congress recap
The Congress concluded with closing remarks from the CEO from Revel. He is a good speaker and
was candid with his comments. He mention using a new model of building a customer base. The focus
is more on the amenities and less on the gambling as a source of revenue. Revel should not be counted
on as a saviour for Atlantic City. They can be the battery that jumpstarts the town.
Dallas wins in 5!
I enjoyed going to the Congress and look forward to the next event. I am not sure when that will be,
but I plan to be in attendance.
Boston just lost so even if they win game 7, I don't get credit for that because I pick them in 6.
I will speak with you tomorrow.
was candid with his comments. He mention using a new model of building a customer base. The focus
is more on the amenities and less on the gambling as a source of revenue. Revel should not be counted
on as a saviour for Atlantic City. They can be the battery that jumpstarts the town.
Dallas wins in 5!
I enjoyed going to the Congress and look forward to the next event. I am not sure when that will be,
but I plan to be in attendance.
Boston just lost so even if they win game 7, I don't get credit for that because I pick them in 6.
I will speak with you tomorrow.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
East Coast Gaming Congress
Day 2 of the congress started with members of the state legislature and the Mayor of Atlantic City
addressing the group.
They were followed by several CEO's of the top gamimg operations in the country giving their views
on their respective organizations and Atlantic City. They all gave reasons for making reductions in
labor costs. Only one mention a change in morale and a drop in customer service.
The survey that examine customer spending was presented. Booklets provided a graphic breakdown.
Internet Gaming was hailed as the next frontier for casinos. The question is whether a federal law or a state
mandate would be the best way to regulate it.There was not a consensus on what is the best way.
The wall street view was one that gave some hope.There is money for smaller projects with strong
balance sheets. The climate is still not right for mega investments for casinos.
Tomorrow I will talk about the Revel Project .
addressing the group.
They were followed by several CEO's of the top gamimg operations in the country giving their views
on their respective organizations and Atlantic City. They all gave reasons for making reductions in
labor costs. Only one mention a change in morale and a drop in customer service.
The survey that examine customer spending was presented. Booklets provided a graphic breakdown.
Internet Gaming was hailed as the next frontier for casinos. The question is whether a federal law or a state
mandate would be the best way to regulate it.There was not a consensus on what is the best way.
The wall street view was one that gave some hope.There is money for smaller projects with strong
balance sheets. The climate is still not right for mega investments for casinos.
Tomorrow I will talk about the Revel Project .
Monday, May 23, 2011
East Coast Gaming Conference
A crowd of approximately 100 to 125 was in attendance at the networking event held at the Pool in Harrah's. The group was primarily lawyers,designers and gaming operators.
Many of the group also attended the Pennsylvania Gaming Congress in March. The best way to make
an impact is to become a regular participant.
This is the 15th year of the conference and a cake was brought out to celebrate that milestone.
The Atlantic City Press was covering the event.
The Pool is a very hip place. You think you are in a tropical paradise, only indoors.
The agenda for tomorrow include a Internet gaming panel, a view from Wall Street and a survey that examines the Atlantic City gaming customer's spending habits and preferences.
Shout out to Greater Atlantic City Chamber, TopFlight Media and SMDG.
I will speak to you again in 16 hours.
Many of the group also attended the Pennsylvania Gaming Congress in March. The best way to make
an impact is to become a regular participant.
This is the 15th year of the conference and a cake was brought out to celebrate that milestone.
The Atlantic City Press was covering the event.
The Pool is a very hip place. You think you are in a tropical paradise, only indoors.
The agenda for tomorrow include a Internet gaming panel, a view from Wall Street and a survey that examines the Atlantic City gaming customer's spending habits and preferences.
Shout out to Greater Atlantic City Chamber, TopFlight Media and SMDG.
I will speak to you again in 16 hours.
weekend review of picks
3 for 3 with selections in Hoops.Since I committed to Dallas in 5, I will be patient and not make a selection
tonight. If you must, go Dallas and over.
Conference update in 12 hours!
tonight. If you must, go Dallas and over.
Conference update in 12 hours!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Get Smart Tip
When I prepare to attend conventions,I get rejuvenated. I have attended countless
conferences around the country,but the prospect of meeting new people and
exchanging ideas is always stimulating. The first convention I attended was 20 years
ago. I acquired information but did not meet one person. Not One!
I felt I was not on the level or as interesting as some of the more renowned people
in the room. I did not realize then that you had to be somebody to be in the room.
I was already there. I just had to let people know who I was, do it in 1minute or less
and be a good listener.
Once I mastered those three things, I gained confidence and started enjoying myself.
So go to conventions and conferences,network and exchange concepts and business
cards.
GET SMART!
conferences around the country,but the prospect of meeting new people and
exchanging ideas is always stimulating. The first convention I attended was 20 years
ago. I acquired information but did not meet one person. Not One!
I felt I was not on the level or as interesting as some of the more renowned people
in the room. I did not realize then that you had to be somebody to be in the room.
I was already there. I just had to let people know who I was, do it in 1minute or less
and be a good listener.
Once I mastered those three things, I gained confidence and started enjoying myself.
So go to conventions and conferences,network and exchange concepts and business
cards.
GET SMART!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
puck and hoops picks
I think Boston will advance in 6.
Tonight go with Dallas and the points. This will give me a hedge if my series pick does not happen.
I took Dallas in 5.
Tomorrow take Miami to win the game straight up. Not sure about the cover,but the under looks
good.
Getting ready for the Conference!
Tonight go with Dallas and the points. This will give me a hedge if my series pick does not happen.
I took Dallas in 5.
Tomorrow take Miami to win the game straight up. Not sure about the cover,but the under looks
good.
Getting ready for the Conference!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
puck and hoop picks
The second round of picks went completely opposite of the first. 0 for three in hockey and 1 for 3
in basketball. Trying to play catch up.
Go with Chicago and Dallas as the most likely to advance. Chicago in 6 and Dallas in 5.
Puck pic will appear within 12 hours.
in basketball. Trying to play catch up.
Go with Chicago and Dallas as the most likely to advance. Chicago in 6 and Dallas in 5.
Puck pic will appear within 12 hours.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Knowing when to leave!
One of the most difficult thing to gauge is when to leave something. A relationship and a job/career
are at the top of the list. So much time is spent developing both make you seem a little empty when
you gauge the prospect of doing without them. Sugar Shane still fighting at 38. Now he did get a
nice amount of money but he is tarnishing the image he worked many years to build.
One way to tell when it is time is to remove yourself from the process and ask what advice would
you give someone else in the same situation. You have just diffuse the emotional attachment and based
your decision on analytical thinking.
Having a exit strategy helps too. (read Plan B from an earlier post)
Happy Mother's Day to everyone!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Get Smart
The key to success in any endeavor is to work at it. Have a plan that you stick to and apply
daily. If you work diligently,your dreams will come true. These rules are applicable to physical
goals (losing 10 pounds), promotions and career advancements (new job) or just changing the
way you think. If you acquire a new routine, that you practice everyday,before long others that
know you closely will see the results. And so will you.
GET SMART!
daily. If you work diligently,your dreams will come true. These rules are applicable to physical
goals (losing 10 pounds), promotions and career advancements (new job) or just changing the
way you think. If you acquire a new routine, that you practice everyday,before long others that
know you closely will see the results. And so will you.
GET SMART!
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