This Week in Gaming Review

The big news in gaming came from Atlantic City with the report that the Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino will close as of October 10. There is a strike at that facility and the owners are blaming it for the decision to shut down. The Taj was not doing well before the strike so that is not totally accurate. If this decision stands, this will drop the number of casinos in AC to 7. Revel was scheduled to re open sometime in August but no definitive date was given. The Taj was once the crown jewel of the Boardwalk. In 2003, the Taj had the highest grossing casino revenue in AC. The lack of property reinvestment and Borgata changed that over the last 10- 14 years.

Penn National purchased a social gaming site that will help with the possibility of online gaming coming to Pennsylvania. A social gaming site give a casino another way to engage with the player when they are not on property. The name of this firm is Rocket Games Inc. and they are based in San Francisco.

Parx Casino was selected by Philadelphia Magazine in the #BestofPhilly  edition. Philadelphia Magazine has been compiling this list for over 42 years. They include everything from restaurants, bars ,cheese steaks and beauty salons. Everything! We commend everyone that was selected and look forward to see who makes the list in 2017.

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                                                        48 days until #G2E2016

Best Things to do in Philly during the Democratic National Convention

The Democratic National Convention is coming to Philly.The next 5 days will have at least 40,000 out of town guests in Philadelphia.This includes delegates, media and lobbyists. They will be looking for places to go and eat. They will also want to enjoy the city.  So I'll share some of the top places they will have memorable experiences that they will savor.

I 'll suggest South Street. This is our answer to Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Not quite as festive or risqué but multiple places to eat and drink. Parking is expensive so take a taxi or public transportation.

The next place on the to do list is Chinatown. You will be in the heart of center city. Public transportation is the best means of access.

If you are looking for the best deals and places that are catering to the DNC, look no further. I would tend to stay in center city and in group of two of more. While most of your encounters will be civil and friendly, every major city has an element that preys on the naïve. Don't be naïve.

Philadelphia Magazine

The Reading Terminal Market is a can't miss stop on your to do list. This is a reflection of Philadelphia with it's diversity and assortment of food under one roof. It is located in the heart of center city across from the convention center.

If you want the best that Philadelphia has to offer, I will share the best of Philly from Philadelphia Magazine. This is the list of winners from 2016 that covers everything. This includes where to get the best cheesesteak to water ice. It's going to be hot everyday so you may want to keep that thought in mind.

If you want gaming and convenient, you can have both at SugarHouse Casino. The recent expansion  and the breathtaking view of the river are the lasting memories that you can take back home.  If you win that will be the icing on the cake.

                                                      Enjoy your self and enjoy Philadelphia!

The links for Chinatown and the best deals are courtesy of Philly.com. Read the Inquirer and the Daily News for things related to Philadelphia while in our city.

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