Review of Kanye West at Revel Casino Hotel in Atlantic City

Last night's show was astounding. Kanye West is a phenomenal artist
who knows how to put on a good show. With all the animated scenery
and futuristic backdrops,it added more emotion to his performance.
The following is a snippet of Kanye performing "Homecoming".

 

 

Not only does Kanye put on a great show, He is also arguably the best
dress rapper in the game. In all white last night, West kept the nature
inspired themes going. A decorative feather mask that made him appear
as a snow creature along with a diamond encrusted face mask from the
runway. A couture level concert again from Mr.West.  Fake snow fell
from the sky with the sound of a blizzard swarming the auditorium. The
visual aspect of the show is just as important as fashion in Kanye's eyes.

Kanye performed songs like Golddigger,Good Life  and the more recent Clique to the delight of his fans.
The impact of his music is priceless and last night's concert was a
breathtaking moment. Just wish he would have been on stage longer.
Kanye performed slightly over 75 minutes. More photos to trip off
below.

 

 

DIE HARD and follow me for the concerts in 2013.

RIHANNA in PHILLY

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Check out the post about Revel and their customers below.

 

 

http://thegamingguyproductions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revel-hotel-casino-customer-review.html 

 

 

 

 

Sixers News & Talk ,Lakers & Atlanta Games

This week of Sixers Review dissects the Los Angeles Lakers and
Atlanta Hawks game. I was able to attend both games. The Sixers
played shorthanded against the Lakers and were without the services
of Jrue Holiday. Kobe Bryant played an outstanding game. He scored
34 points on 12-21 shooting. Kobe had 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
He was scoring effortlessly and put on an array of moves and ball
handling to the delight of the crowd. The 20,000 in attendance showed
the appreciation of his play with the oohs and ahhs throughout  the
Wells Fargo Center.
The Sixers lack the defensive intensity to stay with the Lakers. They
did not defend the 3 point line and gave up 14 threes. If Holiday played,
the game would have been more competitive.

The Atlanta game last night was totally opposite. Holiday returned and
was hitting his shot. The Sixers showed strong defensive pressure and
double the post players of Atlanta. Evan Turner led the way with 21
points.  Thad Young added 18 and had two outstanding hustle plays.
One was a play where he battled two defenders for consecutive put backs,
the result being a lay up.
Lou Williams returned and was warmly received by the crowd. The Sixers
showed a video of one of Lou's game winning moments while in Philly.
The Sixers are headed on the road and hope to have Andrew Bynum back
sometime soon.

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Beyonce & Rihanna Celebrity/Gaming Predictions 2013

The follow predictions are meant for entertainment purposes and Twitter/
Facebook discussions. Enjoy them!

Beyonce will participate in the most watch Super Bowl halftime event
ever. This will take place in February along with her HBO documentary.
Her latest CD will debut sometime prior to summer at number one on
Billboard. A great year for her.

Rihanna and Chris Brown will break up again while she is involved in the
Diamond Tour. She is giving hints that they may not make it out of 2012.
She is forgiving and loves Brown. An indiscretion with an ex girlfriend
can be worked out. She will be more provocative than ever. Her recent
semi nude photos and racy tweets will promote the tour.She appears in
Philly in March and I'll be attending her show.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West will get engaged by the fall of 2013.
The matching outfits and media attention will escalate to the talk of a
fabulous wedding. I don't see it in 2013 but the possibility is there for
2014. Two major egos have a hard time staying in the same relationship.
They do make for good photos.

In Gaming, Revel will start to grow it's share of the market in Atlantic City.
This will come at the expense of another hotel demise. Someone
will close in 2013. The recovery from Sandy will not take place quick
enough to maintain the current compliment of casinos.

Mobile Gaming will slowly move into Atlantic City. The summer will
start the introduction of devices that will allow gaming on property away
from the casino floor.

Online Gaming will start in Nevada on a small scale. The I Gaming
North America conference that I 'm attending in February will promote
the further expansion of Internet gaming. Follow me at the conference
for more information. The event takes place in Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood.

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Facebook Aspiring Stars in 2013

I have several candidates for my aspiring person of the week starting in
January 2013. I added an additional criteria to be selected. You must
have a presence on Facebook to merit consideration. I may expand it to
include Twitter after the first month.
The reason for this change is to give the person as much exposure as
possible. Facebook maximizes the opportunity.
My first candidate is an actor from Philadelphia.My post about him will
appear the first week in January.
See below for the other criteria.

The person must be holding down a 40
hour a week job and pursuing a dream. Sound like someone you know?
The dream could be attaining a degree,landing a part in a stage or theatre
production or anything in between. I'll ask the person 7 questions that
will give a capsule version of their journey. This will give that person
additional exposure and serve as motivation to others.

So start thinking about that person that could fit the above description.
If you have someone in mind, reach out to me. If the person is outside
of the Philadelphia /Atlantic City area, we can connect via e mail.
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Revel Hotel & Casino Customer Review

Just finish reading the article in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Revel Hotel
and Casino. The piece dealt with the Revel gaming customer  and why
the casino is not doing well.
Revel appears to be making it's mark with the non gaming amenities. The
restaurants,HQ Nightclub and mid week business seem to be doing good.
The number that most casino operators are gauge by is gaming revenue.
Revel is not faring well there.
This was not the focus of Revel from it's inception. Their model is to sell
the guest on the facility and everything it has to offer. The gaming tables
are like dessert.
In order for this to change, a shift in perspective for 2013 is in order. Nothing radical. Revel has define who they are and what they want to be. There is a place for them in the Atlantic City market.
It will take time to grow and cultivate the gaming player they want.
A player that is a non smoker, younger than 40 years of age with disposable income. Revel should also look for innovative ways to improve the gaming
numbers on Thursday and Friday.
I see Revel as a game changer. Most of the Atlantic City region saw them
as the savior that would jump start everyone else. They are not! The
changes in marketing strategy for 2013 will determine Revel's success.

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HBO has Pacquiao vs Marquez / Numero Cuatro

Mi siento tentado compra Pacquiao vs.Marquez combate. Normalmente
yo pagar por Floyd Mayweather. El historico combate esta noche.

Pacquiao es en su favor de el escritors. Yo estoy de acuerdo.
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Pacquiao vs Marquez - Act Four

I am really tempted to purchase the Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel
Marquez fight tonight on pay per view. Most times,I save my money
for Floyd Mayweather. This fight will be historic because this will
surely be the final time they meet in the ring.
The first 36 rounds and 3 times they fought have ended in a draw and
two narrow decisions in favor of Pacquiao. Marquez feels that he won
all three fights. Pacquiao had stated he will be more aggressive and
press the action.Marquez is stronger than in the previous bouts.He may
fight his normal counter punching style.
The consensus of sportswriters around the country favor Pacquiao by
decision. I agreed. Marquez is 39 years old and father time is coming
in the ring with him.

                The cost of the fight is 59.99 on HBO Pay per View.
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Meadowlands and Atlantic City wishes for Sports Betting in 2013

If the racetracks in New Jersey and the casinos in Atlantic City have one wish for Christmas, I know what it would be. They want Sports Betting
so bad they would give up the revenue they generate on New Year's Eve.
Maybe not all of it, but it is important to them going into 2013.
Sports Betting is able to give New Jersey a competitive advantage over
every gaming jurisdiction on the east coast. They would be able to offer
everything that Nevada presently has. It would allow New Jersey and
Atlantic City in particular, to become a destination oppose to a day trip
environment.
The Meadowlands and other racetracks will also be able to accept wagers
on NFL,NBA, NHL, and major league baseball. Although the hold percentage on Sports Betting is not extremely high the handle is tremendous. The interest would spill over in the other gaming offerings
and non gaming amenities.
The sports leagues have aligned to file an injunction against the initiation
of sports wagering. They cite the integrity of the game as one of the reasons.
Not a strong argument when other states have the capability to accept bets.
The NBA,NFL and NHL are all positioning themselves as global organizations. Sports Betting is conducted thru out the world. Why not
New Jersey? If it were up to me, I would allow betting on the professional
leagues and ban wagering on the collegiate level. A judge will give a ruling sometime this month. Stay tuned!

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R. Kelly Mujeres Solteras Concierto a Filadelfia

El concierto "Mujeres Solteras" de R. Kelly llego a Filadelfia este pasado viernes en el Tower Theather. El Tower no es el mejor lugar en la ciudad para tener conciertos pero es conveniente y accesible ya que esta en el centro.

 

Para empezar la cantante Tamia abrió el show de R. Kelly. Disfrutamos de su participación por 35 minutos, ella canto los favoritos de sus fans como "Beautiful Surprise" y "Stranger in my House" también incluyo la canción que la llevo al descubrimiento con el productor Quincy Jones "You put a Move on my Heart". El publico la despidió de pie y con fuertes aplausos.

R. Kelly subió a la tarima 40 minutos despues. Inicio su entrada con "Your Body Calling Me" la canto con su tempo usual, luego al paso y termino fuerte. Pudimos disfrutar de sus éxitos desde "Bump N Grind" hasta "Ignition". El cantante sorprendió al publico con detalles nuevos, como una opera de teatro y un karaoke en el cual pudimos participar por 10 minutos mientras el interactuaba con la multitud.

R. Kelly cerro su espectaculo de dos horas con "I Believe I Can Fly" y "When a Woman Loves" despidio la noche con "Step in The Name of Love".

 

El publico de R. Kelly es adulto, maduro y son sus verdaderos fans. Sus exitos son tantos que solo pudo cantar los mas populares en el concierto. Asi que ya sabes el tour de solteras estara en una ciudad cerca de ti, te lo recomiendo!

                          

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R. Kelly - Single Ladies Concert in Philadelphia

R.Kelly Single Ladies Concert in Philadelphia jumped off last night at
the Tower Theatre. The Tower is not the best venue in Philly for a concert
but it is accessible. I was on the second row of the balcony so my seats
were decent.
Tamia open the show for R and perform for 35 minutes. She sang most
of her fan favorites. Tamia hit a "Beautiful Surprise" and "A Stranger in
my House". She really tore up the song that brought her to prominence with
Quincy Jones, "You Put a Move on my Heart". The crowd was polite and
gave her a standing ovation as she left the stage.
R. Kelly came on stage 40 minutes later. He set up his entrance with a
countdown of R minus 20 minutes and did this up to the one minute mark.
He open the show with "Your Body Calling Me". He sang it in the usual
tempo,then slowed it down and closed it strong. He proceeded to sing
everything from "Bump N Grind" to "Ignition"
R. did a new feature in his show that included a theatre opera song and a
Kells Karaoke. He played a series of his songs from the beginning that the
crowd sang along with for 10 minutes while he interacted with the crowd.
He did the standard cage scene with a dancer that never seems to get old.
He closed his two hour performance with "I Believe I can Fly" and "When
a Woman Loves". He sent the crowd off into the night with "Step in the
Name of Love".
The crowd is older for "R" but they are the true R. Kelly fans. He has so many hit songs he was only able to do a snippet of each. Single Ladies Tour
is coming to a city near you. I recommend you check it out. Start by listening to two of Kells videos.
                                                                      
I Can't Sleep
http://youtu.be/DmDyBUSAIt8
Share My Love
http://youtu.be/D3ufEF45-J4

  

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Philadelphia & Atlantic City 2013

I am already thinking about 2013. I never want to just settle for what is
in front of me. As much as I enjoy the concert reviews, the games, the
live chat (GTLivechat),movies and travel, I am looking to expand the
range of my blog. I am not going to stray far from my core interest of
gaming related events but I want to add a personal touch to my writing.

So starting in January 2013, I will do one blog post a week highlighting
an aspiring person of interest. The person must be holding down a 40
hour a week job and pursuing a dream. Sound like someone you know?
The dream could be attaining a degree,landing a part in a stage or theatre
production or anything in between.  I'll ask the person 7 questions that
will give a capsule version of their journey. This will give that person
additional exposure and serve as motivation to others.

So start thinking about that person that could fit the above description.
If you have someone in mind, reach out to me. If the person is outside
of the Philadelphia /Atlantic City area, we can connect via e mail.

              I am excited about the possibilities of this!  Are you?

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Mary J. Blige Live Concert review,photos & videos

The Mary J. Blige Concert will start in 12 minutes. This is my 1st live blog
and I 'm excited. I have 3 of Mary's best videos and photos from her concert
in Philly at the Mann Music Center. That show was held in August.

Mary is coming out to Love with out a limit(All Night Long). She has a gray dress with thigh high black boots. She is performing in Atlanta. She keeps the energy going with "You bring Me Joy".

Mary slows it down with "I the Only Woman".She uses this as a rally cry
for the women in the audience. The name of the venue she is performing at
is The Tabernacle. It appears to be sold out. When she takes a break, check out the video below.

MJB continues with "You Gotta Believe". The crowd is singing along
and into the song. Most of the throng is female. She maintains the slow
pace with "I Never Want To Be Without You". I must have slept this cut
because I never heard it. So far, the pace of this show is not as fast as the one in Philly. When a concert is a televised event, the show must have a
balance due to the time restraints.

Mary acknowledges the crowd and remembers her beginnings. She brings out a teenage girl and they sing together. The girl's name is Katlyn Nicole.
She lets the girl sing by herself and she rips "I Going Down". Mary is real
and makes the girl's dream come true.

Mary returns to the stage with a black hat that match the boots. She rocks
the heck out of "Be With You". So far this is the best song of her set. She
is soulful and she ad libs the hook. She has the house lights turned up to
see the audience. She sings "Mary Joint".

No costume changes during this set.I would have preferred at least one. I also like when Mary wears her hair up. This is a good show but the one
in Philly was better.

Mary goes back to 1994 and sings "My Life". She don't even the 1st verse
because the crowd is singing to her. She really connects with this audience.
This typical Mary. She sings this in a jazzy Ella Fitzgerald style that is awesome. Killer light show during this song with a strong lead guitar that closes the song. Check out the videos and photos.

http://youtu.be/90c9pEtZquw
Real Love
from What's the 411


http://youtu.be/8XNaPX6MKlU 
Wanna Be With You
from The BreakThrough

http://youtu.be/FIkAyGMrx2g
Don't Mind
from My Life II

Mary J. Blige is still the Queen of Hip Hop. This is after a two decade run. She has expanded from a music icon to a performer in stage and screen. One of the best live female concert performers.Only Beyonce is better. Enjoy the videos and the photos.

 

 

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for my review of  R.Kelly in Philly.

NFL NFC East Champion 2012-13 Is ...

I thought I would take a moment and handicap the NFC East Divisional
Race. It looks like a three horse race now. The Philadelphia Eagles are
all but mathematically eliminated. They appear to be on a course to finish
no better than 4-12.
The New York Giants are on top of the division with a record of 6-4. They play the Packers this week. I am leaning toward the Pack but I would not
bet the game. The real test will be Monday night when the Giants face the
Washington Redskins. That game could be a battle for first place if the
Redskins win and force a tie with both teams having 6-6 records.
Dallas is banged up and not playing well. They will hang around but fade
at the end. They will finish the season at 8-8.
The Redskins are my pick to win the division.They have a hot quarterback
and have a shot to finish 9-7 at the least. Eli Manning is in a slump and
coming off two consecutive bad games. The connection between Manning
and his wideouts is way off. The Redskins will have a better record in the
division than the other two contenders.

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Adele,SkyFall Review with GQ and Esquire Style Notes

I just left viewing the latest James Bond Movie, SkyFall. This is the 23rd
movie of this series. It is the 3rd installment with Daniel Craig in the lead
role as 007. This was a highly anticipated film since the last movie,
Quantum of Solace,premiered in 2008.
Bond is showcasing that he is human and has frailty this time around. He is
not as sharp as we have known him.  His nemesis is a former agent name
Silva. Silva is played by Javier Bardem. He has a grudge against M,(Judi
Dench) and is out to destroy the entire M16 unit.
The movie has breathtaking scenes that include a high speed chase
at the very beginning, and climatic battle at the finale.
The on location shots of Macao and Singapore are fantastic. The roles of
Mallory and Eve, played respectively by Ralph Fiennes and Naomie Harris,
prepare for the transition to the next installment.

James Bond's Wardrobe was provided by Tom Ford. This made me think about what style fits him better. Is it GQ or Esquire?
Esquire has the Big Black Book that is a style manual for successful  men.
GQ has the Style Guy that give tips for looking your best and succeeding
in the world.
Esquire covers a wider range of accessories that include watches and cars.
It also covers cocktails and shoes.
GQ does more with advice to men on their apartments and a segment on
how to flirt with women. GQ is tailored toward a younger clientele.
My thought is that Bond would be an Esquire Guy. He wears a nice gray
suit at the beginning of the movie that has a slim cut. Check him out when
he adjust his jacket after a leap thru the air.He sports a nice tuxedo when
he hits the casino in the middle of the movie.

Adele did a killer job on the theme song "SkyFall". It ranks up there with
"Goldfinger" and "For Your Eyes Only". I can't wait until the next Bond
adventure. This is a definite go see. Check the video of "SkyFall" below
and hear Adele rip it!
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http://youtu.be/StJLvbPIvTw
James Bond "SkyFall" Video

Floyd Marshall's "The Conversation"

I checked out a play in Philly yesterday called The Conversation. I don't do plays often. I
am glad I did this one. It is a story about 5 women who meet and discuss everything.
They talk careers,expectations and ideas. They mainly discuss relationships and what
their options are with men .Do they sound like some of the women you know?
The writer of the play is Floyd Marshall. He did a good job with this. The storyline
rarely centers on any one of the characters without allowing the others to share stage time.
This allows the audience to follow the character that they connect with thru out the play.
The characters that I connected with were the lawyer, Pam and Tina.
The lawyer was smart and will to try new things in her quest for romance.She was successful
but not fulfilled in the dating department.
Pam was adventurous and sought an alternative lifestyle in her pursuit of happiness. She
balanced her role admirably in a combative confrontation that takes place in the middle of the
play.
Tina is the player of the group. She wants to meet Mr.Right but wants him to fit a certain
mode. She eventually shift her stance to giving a man a chance to prove himself worthy of
her time and affection.
All five of the characters are attractive women. The roles are played with urban flavor and
have strong exchanges that are heated. Marshall is able to keep it all together. This play
reminded me of the movie "Think Like A Man" by Steve Harvey. If you enjoyed that movie,
I would recommend to you "The Conversation".

More about Floyd Marshall can be found by Google and LinkedIn. He has another play called
"The Rebuttal" and is associated with Gazelle Films.

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Sixers Talk / Sixers vs. New York Knicks

I was able to attend the Sixers game last night. This was the second game of back to back
between the Knicks and Sixers. The Knicks control the first game in New York and won
easily.
The Sixers came out strong and took the early lead last night. Then Carmelo Anthony started
to heat up. He was able to get his shot at will against the defense and draw double teams.
The Knicks shot impressive from the outside and lead at halftime. In the third quarter,
Coach Woodson inserted Rasheed Wallace in the game at the 6 minute mark.  Rasheed hit
two three pointers and one post up jumper. The Knicks increase the lead to 20 points and
won going away.
I left impress with Melo. He is a complete player that can shoot and pass well. He is a
scorer that can share the ball when doubled in the post. No Sixer could match up with him
defensively. This is where the Sixers miss Andre Iguodala.
The Sixers must figure out the go to guy. When you go down two or three possesions and
don't score, you must have a guy that can get fouled or score a basket. Last night, I didn't
see that guy. Wright, Holiday or Turner must fill that role until Bynum comes back. I would
like to go with Wright as that guy. Turner is better playing the stat stuffer role. He can get
points, rebound and a couple assists. Our clutch guy should be Holiday.
I would like to see the Sixers play a more inspired game against New Orleans.

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Sixers Opener vs Denver, Andre Iguodala

I went to the Sixers opener last Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. This was also the
much anticipated return of Andre Iguodala. Iguodala played several seasons in Philly. He
was never truly embraced by the fan base. Many were turned off by the size of his contract.
Others did not connect with his swag.
I felt he was a good player. He gave a solid line every night. Iguodala would have at least
double figure points,6 rebounds and 5 assists. Those are consistently good numbers. The
problem was the scoring average was not as high as the fans expected.  Iguodala could always
be counted on to guard the opposing team's best player and provide at least one ESPN highlight
dunk per game.
Iguodala was booed during the pregame introductions and every time he touch the ball. He
answered by hitting his first shot. He also got an open court steal and converted a one handed
dunk over a defender. Then the Sixers organization answered.
At the end of the 1st quarter, the PA announcer directed the crowd's attention to Fan a Vision.
They showed a video highlight of last year's playoffs. They featured Iguodala in key moments
that resulted in wins. The crowd slowly applauded and then stood in unison to acknowledge
Iguodala. Great move by the team to give him the proper send off.
Sixers won the game by 9 due to good defense and balance scoring. Spencer Hawes played
extremely well with 16 points,10 rebounds and 5 blocks. This will make Andrew Bynum
absence less painful.
Sixers play today aginst the Knicks at noon in New York. My next Sixer game is in December
when the Lakers come to town. I may sneak another game in before then.

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Xfinity Live in Philadelphia Gaming Scene

The 2nd application for a gaming license has surface in South Philadelphia. The group that
runs Xfinity Live is partnering with the owners of Parx Casino to propose a casino hotel
near the stadium complex. This brings together two established operators that have ties to the
region. 
The Cordish group not only has ties to Philadelphia. They developed the Walk in Atlantic
City and open Maryland Live in Baltimore. They have a track record in undertaking projects
that have proven successful.
Bob Green is the owner of Parx Casino. He has manage to create a gaming atmosphere out
of a site that was known strictly for horse racing.
The vision of this collaboration is to grow the gaming market to captivate the patrons at the
stadium complex and the out of town guests. The thought is this is a market that is not being
tapped into. This will reduce the threat of cannibalization to the current casino offering in the
region.
The deadline for submitting an application to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is Nov.
15th.  I'm willing to bet one more group will surface with an application within the next two
weeks.

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Usher,JayZ and Entertainment News

I just came up with my wish list for artists I would like to see in 2013.  I was fortunate to
see several great performers in 2012. Beyonce was at the top of that list. Her shows at
Revel sold out in minutes and were attended by the First Lady, Michele Obama. Mary J.
Blige was a close second with a stellar perfomance at the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia.
Mary killed it with assistance from D'Angelo. R. Kelly is coming in 33 days and I have tickets.
I will submit a review entirely devoted to that concert.
My top three artists I would like to see in 2013 include Usher, JayZ and Rihanna. My choices
are in the order of preference. The venue or city does not matter. My reasons for the three
performers chosen are below.

USHER - He has a really hot CD in Looking 4 Myself. It has 3 tremendous songs that include
"Climax", "I Care for You"and "Dive". The video for "Dive" has Usher submerged in water and
confessing his affections for new paramour.One of the best videos I've seen in awhile. He has
so many hits that a set would have to last close to 2 hours to include his best songs.

JAY Z - He is at the top of his game right now. I have never seen him perform in person. I am
long overdue.

RIHANNA- I have tickets to see her in March,2013. She is performing at the Wells Fargo Center
in Philadelphia. She is hot with a new CD and her reconcilaiation with Chris Brown. Rihanna is
featured promoting perfume and on the cover of several major magazines.She is one of sexiest
women alive and her concert will promote her risque side.

                                
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PGCB & Philadelphia Gaming Entertainment News

This week saw the unveiling of the plans of Bart Blatstein to turn the site of the

former Philadelphia Inquirer Building into a casino hotel. The concept would

turn ironically turn the building from from that printed paper to making "paper".

It would include restaurants, shops and a spa. It would have approximately 125

hotel rooms.

PGCB or the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has issued a deadline of Nov.

15th  to submit applications for the 2nd license for a casino in Philadelphia. There

are at least two other developers that have express interest in obtaining the bid.

While Blatstein has partnered with the Hard Rock Casino, no other notable group

has come forth from the gaming world. This will change as the deadline comes

closer.

The table games revenue in Pennsylvania grew in the month of September. This can

be attributed to strong marketing by all the casinos and the addition of Valley Forge

Casino Hotel and Resort to the mix. The question is can this growth continue? New

Jersey is proposing mobile wagering and seeking to offer sports betting.Delaware has

pass online gaming but has not set anything in motion. Pennsylvania and Philadelphia

have done well with gaming revenue and jobs. The Commonwealth must now consider

some of the proposals that our neighboring states have to avoid saturation and cannibalization.

 

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NFL News and Ray Lewis

Week 7 in the NFL had the Houston Texans rebounding  to dominating the Baltimore

Ravens, 43-13. They are now 6-1 for the season. The Ravens are rack with injuries,

notably the loss of Ray Lewis. The Giants and Redskins had a great matchup, with RGIII

going against Eli Manning. New York won 27-23. Manning seal the victory with a bomb

to Victor Cruz. Griffin is definitely a leading candidate for Rookie of the Year.

Dallas defeated the Carolina Panthers 19-14. Cam Newton demeanor after the game was not

indicative of what a leader should display. No one should embrace losing but you must speak

about the positives of your team's performance.

Green Bay and Aaron Rodgers have rediscovered the offense. They defeated the Rams 30-20.

Rodgers threw for over 300 yards and completed 30 out of 37.

The Patriots defeated the Jets 29-26.  The Patriots control the game until

the final 5 minutes. Poor play calling and a turnover at the two minute mark help the Jets get

back in the game.The game went into overtime with 5 seconds left on a 43 yard field goal.by

New England.Patriots scored on a field goal to lead off the OT. Sanchez fumble on the ensuing

possession to end the game.

New England is now in 1st place in the division.

My picks for the day included the Vikings -6, the Giants,Cowboys and Packers straight up.

my selections for the season are  22-9.

Ray Lewis suffered a season ending injury to his triceps last week. Ray Lewis is as close to

irreplaceable as Beyonce. He is the emotional leader of the team. For the past 17 years, Lewis

has not only been the face of the Ravens, but a cornerstone of the league.I personally enjoy

the passion that he has for the game. Lewis and Brian Dawkins have the same DNA. The ability

to play to the moment and be a game changer. Not many guys still playing after 12 years that

are a key part of the scouting report. Ray Lewis is still a force after 17 years. I wish him a

speedy recovery.

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Philadelphia Gaming Proposal

The gaming proposal of developer Bart Blatstein is gaining traction. Mr.Blatstein is hosting
an invitation only affair  for 150 guests. The vision is to have a second Philadelphia
casino located in the heart of downtown. The location is the old Philadelphia Inquirer Building.
The speculation is who is on his list of invitees. I have my 5 individuals that I feel make the
cut.
Mayor Nutter - He had the national profile coming off his speech at the Democratic Convention.
He is intelligent and willing to entertain a new revenue stream.
Ed Rendell - He is able to bring business organizations together throughout the region due to
his years of public service as a former mayor and governor.
Ed Snider - He has the support of Comcast and is the owner of the Flyers.He has interest in the
prior casino development group that could not agree on a location in Philadelphia. He would have
the desire to at least hear Blatstein's proposal.
John Dougherty - He is business manager of the Philadelphia Electricians Union. Any new construction in Philadelphia would give jobs to the region.
Paul Levy - He is the head of the Center City District. He represents the interest of the business owners,shops and hotels downtown. They would all benefit indirectly from any venue that would
drive foot traffic toward center city.
There are other proposals that the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board must consider. The deadline is November 15th. There was a poll recently that question the need and the viability of another
casino in Philadelphia. I will keep you informed.

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NFL Super Bowl 2013 features Beyonce in New Orleans

It was just announced that Beyonce will perform at halftime of this year's Super Bowl. This
will guarantee that this will be the NFL highest rated game ever. More viewers will turn in
just to watch Beyonce perform regardless of the two teams playing. Marketing and Commercials
during this game would be wise to include Beyonce, Jay Z ,Rihanna or any member of their
entourage to hawk products.
The speculation has started as to who will share the stage with Beyonce. She could conceivably
carry the entire performance. My wish would be a mini Destiny's Child reunion. That could set
the ground for a tour. Timing appears right since the three members of the group do not appear
to have any new CDs or albums pending that feature them as solo artists.
NFL is extremely creative and careful in selecting halftime entertainment. Since the wardrobe
malfunction between Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake, the league has taken several precautions.
Beyonce is a safe choice for the National Football League. She is too classy to do something racy.
She will keep people tuned in at halftime. Any advertisement spots that are not sold will cost more
now. Beyonce and NFL are a winning combination. My question is can the game live up to the
hype of the halftime? Follow me for more on Twitter at @GamingguyM

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NFL news and Derek Jeter

At the close of weekend number 6 in the NFL, there is clearly no dominant team in the league.
Texans fell to the Green Bay Packers leaving Atlanta as the remaining undefeated team. No
team has the swagger of the Patriots during their undefeated regular season or the Packers who
went 15-1 last year.
Parity has found football with every team having a chance to win base on home field and game
plan. New England has displayed a Jekyll and Hyde personality with 10 games left. The Eagles
stumble into their bye week with two consecutive loses. In order for Andy Reid to return next
season, Mike Vick must step up his game. Reid would be wise to utilize LaSean McCoy more
and give the backup quarterback 30% of the reps with the 1st team during practice. This will
get Vick's attention.
Shout out to Derek Jeter for being the class act of MLB. His season came to an abrupt end due
to injury. The fracture of the ankle may limit him going forward as an everyday player, but I
envision his return. I had the pleasure of meeting him in a social setting and he was cool. He
even complimented me on my suit. Granted I do get compliments and it was a nice suit. But I
don't get that everyday from the captain of the New York Yankees. I hope he comes back and

is able to play at a level close to what expected from one of the best ball players of this era. Follow
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Revel and Borgata Entertainment in Atlantic City

I just finish checking out the lineup for Revel and Borgata Casino Hotel in Atlantic City.
I reviewed the pending attractions and events for October thru New Year's Eve. Unless
Revel has some pending announcements,Borgata clearly has the more impressive headliners
of the two.
Borgata has Jerry Seinfeld, John Legend, Maxwell,Darryl Hall and John Oates.Revel has
Aerosmith and Tiesto.
Borgata and Revel are having Halloween parties at their respective nightclubs. There are
prizes for the best and sexiest costume.
Both properties saw their gaming revenue numbers drop from the month of August. This
is part of the decline that most of Atlantic City is experiencing. The positive numbers are
reflected in hotel occupancy. Atlantic City is up 11% overall. This is largely due to Revel
and the infusion of 1400 luxurious rooms.
I will report more Atlantic City Entertainment and mention the New Year's Eve headliners
in a future blog. Follow me for Revel and Borgata updates on Twitter. 

 

Barclays Center and Jay Z's Blueprint

The Barclays Center opened October 1 with Jay Z as the headliner. He perform several sold
out shows,one featuring an appearance by his wife, Beyonce. The concerts were a culmination
of Jay Z's vision of bringing a professional sports franchise and an international venue back to
his beloved Brooklyn.
The Barclays Center holds 18,200 and cost approximately 1 billion dollars to build. The areas
near the Center have new condos,shops and restaurants. Inside, there are 37 Brooklyn vendors
that will offer a variety of food options that are reflective of the area.
The Barclays Center has high tech amenities that cater to the next millennium fan. The most
innovative development is the app that enable the users to order food from their seats.The mobile application also has the capacity to provide event information. There are over 700 HDTVs
throughout the venue.
Jay Z  help create 11 exclusive suites that are called The Vault. The cost to rent a suite annually
is over 500,000 dollars. Jay Z's clothing store,Rocawear is also scheduled to open in the Center.
Some of the artists scheduled to perform at the Center include John Legend, Journey, Justin
Bieber and Rihanna. The Brooklyn Nets will also play their home games in the Barclays Center.
I plan to go to an event there. I am giving it a recommend to all that read this.