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- 'Although the boardwalk was wind swept and rainy the expansive casino property allows easy access to Ballys and the Wild Wild West Casinos for a fun indoor, rainy day adventure with $5 Wild West roulette.
- It was Atlantic City's sixth casino after legalized gambling was passed in 1976. It had 506 rooms and at the time was the second smallest casino in the city. By 1983 it was the city's top earning casino. Its entertainment in the 500-seat Opera House included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dolly Parton, Lou Rawls and Don Rickles.
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Bally’s Atlantic City is still connected with Caesars, but the two properties are now separately owned.
Bally’s Corp. (previously known as Twin River Worldwide Holdings) now officially owns the hotel and casino located at Park Place and the Boardwalk.
The announcement was made via press release.
Earlier, this month, the Casino Control Commission approved Bally’s interim casino authorization. A full casino license will come at a later date.
More about Bally’s AC sale
The sale of Bally’s AC — which was announced in April —completed Wednesday.
VICI and Caesars will split the proceeds from the $25 million transaction.
The focus is now on restoring a brand with a storied history.
George Papanier, president and CEO of Bally’s Corp. commented on the company’s AC plans:
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“We strongly believe in the potential of the Atlantic City market and are confident that we can restore Bally’s to its former glory,” said Papanier. “We are pleased to close on this transaction, which represents the latest addition in our ongoing portfolio diversification strategy, and look forward to implementing our capital improvement plans to completely renovate the property with first-in-class amenities and offerings.
“We have a proven track record of implementing strategic initiatives at acquired properties in order to drive growth and revenue improvements, and plan to bring the iconic property to a level not seen in years.”
Bally’s is committed to $90 million in upgrades over the next three years.
Specific projects and timelines will be announced soon. Restaurants, hotel rooms and convention space are among the many areas that will be addressed.
But the new owner is ready to pump new life into the aging facility. At 41 years (on Dec. 29), it’s the third-oldest behind Resorts and Caesars.
FanDuel teaming up with Bally’s AC
At the moment, Bally’s does not have any skin in the NJ sports betting game. This is expected to change before the year comes to a close.
The company is partnering with FanDuel Sportsbook to run its retail sportsbook operation.
The temporary space, which will be located on the casino floor, is targeted for a late 2020 opening.
A permanent FanDuel Sportsbook debut is planned for 2021. Plans call for it to replace the former Blue Martini lounge area located off the casino floor.
And that’s just the retail sports betting plans.
On the mobile side, there are two strategic partnerships:
- Esports Entertainment Group
- Sporttrade
There are no details regarding potential launch dates.
A Bally’s-branded app, which currently doesn’t exist, is highly likely for the third skin.
Bet.Works + NJ sports betting plans
Receiving the keys to its AC Boardwalk property is just one of the deals Bally’s Corp. announced Wednesday.
The company also has an agreement to acquire Bet.Works, a US-based sports betting platform provider, for $125 million. Bet.Works currently works with operators in New Jersey (theScore Bet), Iowa, Indiana and Colorado.
According to the press release, Bet.Works will provide Bally’s with a suite of advanced omnichannel products, platforms, software and content solutions. And this will enable the operator to “deliver unrivaled sports betting and iGaming offerings to customers on a national scale.”
Here is what Soo Kim, chairman of Bally’s Corporation’s board of directors, has to say about the company’s evolution.
“By combining our expanding national footprint of casinos, the recently acquired Bally’s brand and Bet.Works’ proprietary technology stack, we have evolved in just a few short years from a regional casino operator into the first US gaming company committed to serving our customers with an omnichannel approach, combining the best of our physical properties with a superior online experience.”
Bally’s and Sinclair Broadcasting deal
Wheeling and dealing is the theme of the week. The company also revealed details of a strategic partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group.
Through this deal, Bally’s will integrate content into the 190 television stations that Sinclair owns, operates or provides services for.
Here are a few key components to the deal:
- Sinclair and Bally’s will jointly market, design and integrate products on a state-by-state basis and deliver one-of-a-kind online gaming experiences to local audiences.
- 21 Fox regional sports network brands will be rebranded using the Bally’s name.
- Bally’s will gain extensive access to Sinclair’s network of local, live sports content as the unified network brand and integrated partner across 21 regional networks.
So Bally’s Atlantic City is a major piece of the puzzle. At the same time, Bally’s Corp. is thinking outside the New Jersey box.
Here in the Garden State, the focus will be on the prime real estate sitting at Park Place and the Boardwalk.
| Harrah's Resort Atlantic City | |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| Address | 777 Harrah's Boulevard Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| Opening date | November 22, 1980; 40 years ago |
| Theme | Marina Waterfront |
| No. of rooms | 2,587[1] |
| Total gaming space | 160,000 sq ft (15,000 m2)[2] |
| Permanent shows | DJ Smooth – Saturdays After Dark |
| Signature attractions | The Pool at Harrah's The Waterfront Shops |
| Notable restaurants | McCormick & Schmick's Gordon Ramsay Steak |
| Casino type | Land-based |
| Owner | Vici Properties |
| Operating license holder | Caesars Entertainment |
| Previous names | Harrah's Marina Resort |
| Renovated in | Laguna Tower (2020) Coastal Tower (2019) Bayview Tower (2017) Waterfront Tower (2008) Atrium Tower (1986) Unnamed Plans(2021-2023) |
| Coordinates | 39°23′04″N74°25′45″W / 39.38453°N 74.42911°WCoordinates: 39°23′04″N74°25′45″W / 39.38453°N 74.42911°W |
| Website | caesars.com/harrahs-ac |
Harrah's Resort Atlantic City is a casino hotel in the marina district of Atlantic City, New Jersey, owned by Vici Properties and operated by Caesars Entertainment. Harrah's is one of the largest hotels in New Jersey.
The casino is one of three in the marina district of the city, along with the Borgata and the Golden Nugget. Harrah's was the first to be located in the district and remained the only resort there until Trump's Castle (later Trump Marina, now the Golden Nugget) was opened in 1985. It was the fifth casino to open after the legalization of gambling.
History[edit]
Harrah's Atlantic City was conceived, and initial construction started, by a partnership of LM Walters Co and Holiday Inns. It was originally to be named the 'Holiday Inn Marina Casino'. Holiday Inns purchased Harrah's Corporation, following the death of Harrah's founder Bill Harrah, during construction of the facility. Though Bill Harrah did not participate in the new casino's development, the facility was re-branded Harrah's Marina Resort prior to opening. The new casino was located in the marina district – the first casino in Atlantic City not located on the famous boardwalk. Harrah's Waterfront Tower rises 46 stories above the Marina in Atlantic City.
Harrah's opened on Saturday November 22, 1980 with a 506-room hotel tower, now known as the Coastal Tower,[3] and became the top-grossing casino in the city. In 1986, Harrah's opened the new all-suite Atrium Tower,[4] due to the complex's popularity and the opening of Trump's Castle across the road. Another expansion occurred in 1997 with the opening of the Marina Tower.[5] The Harbour, Atrium, and Marina towers each stand at 16 stories tall,[6] and the Atrium Tower is connected to the Coastal and Marina towers by hallways on each floor. In 2002, the 25-story Bayview Tower opened, along with expanded gaming space.[7]
The Waterfront Tower opened in 2008, along with a new pool and a spa, to better compete with the nearby Borgata, which opened in 2003. The hotel tower is Atlantic City's second tallest building, at 525 feet.[8] At night, the entire surface of the tower displays varying digital images. On a square footage basis, this installation is believed to be the largest exterior LED display surface in the world.
In November 2016, Harrah's began renovating the 450 Bayview rooms/suites. The rooms will look like the ones in the Valley Tower at Harrah's in Las Vegas. Floors 4, 5, & 6 were done before Christmas 2016 and opened on December 23, 2016. The full renovations were completed in 2017.[9] In late 2018, Harrah's announced its 507 room/suite Harbour Tower would be renamed the Coastal Tower and completely renovated to look similar to the recently renovated Bayview Tower rooms. The first set of rooms will open on Thursday February 7th, 2019, and the rest of the rooms should be completed by summer 2019.[10]
In July 2020, Eldorado Resorts acquired Caesars Entertainment, taking over operations of the property. In connection with that acquisition, Vici Properties bought the real estate of Harrah's Atlantic City for $599 million and leased it back to Eldorado (newly renamed as Caesars Entertainment).[11][12]
In 2021-2023,
Restaurants and shops[edit]
Harrah's features a variety of restaurants, both for fine and casual dining (including a restaurant by Gordon Ramsay),[13] and a small collection of stores.
Entertainment[edit]
The 800-seat Broadway by the Bay Theater opened on December 31, 1980, with Debbie Reynolds and Jay Leno. The room featured many of the staples of Harrah's properties in Reno and Lake Tahoe including Sammy Davis, Jr., Andy Williams, The Oak Ridge Boys, Marilyn McCoo, Shecky Greene and Suzanne Somers. Many professional boxing events have also been held in the theater. In 2007, the room was remodeled to feature theater-style seating and 400 seats were added. The 1200-seat theater was renamed The Concert Venue. Recent headliners have included Ron White, Penn & Teller and Patti LaBelle.
Events[edit]
Sports[edit]
Boxing matches are held at the casino.[14]
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa[edit]
The Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa is a state-of-the-art spa located next to the domed pool in the new expansion of the resort. It consists of 23 treatment rooms, jacuzzi and sauna rooms, and a cafe. Closed in 2017. A new spa opened in 2018.
Gaming[edit]
Harrah's has 177,000 sq ft (16,400 m2) of gaming space, with 5,567 slot and video poker machines and 139 table games.[15] The poker room has 40 tables,[15] and hosts an annual World Series of Poker event.[16] Harrah's also has a sportsbook which offers sports betting that opened on August 1, 2018.[17]
Poker Room – Harrah's Atlantic City features 40 poker tables open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The room offers mainly low limit cards games. Most big limit poker players tend to play at The Borgata. They host a number of tournaments every year, including a WSOP circuit event and some World Poker Tour tournaments as well.[18]
The Pool at Harrah's[edit]
Casino Action
The new pool at Harrah's is located under a large glass dome and is surrounded by palm trees and other plants. Due to the landscaping and warm temperature year-round, the pool has become a very popular destination in the city. It has a minimum age of 21, and guests under 21 can use the family pool on the opposite side of the resort. On Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights, the pool is transformed into 'The Pool After Dark,' offering live DJ music with artists such as 50 Cent, PSY, Jesse McCartney, and VIP Bottle Service.
The pool closed for major renovations on January 17, 2017, and reopened on March 3, 2017.
Transportation[edit]
Harrah's has a bus service, the Total Rewards Shuttle, which takes hotel guests and Total Rewards members to Caesars Atlantic City and Bally's Atlantic City, the other Caesars Entertainment properties in Atlantic City. it operates 10am-11pm Every Day. it goes from Harrah's to Bally's then to Caesar's in that order.
Harrah's Atlantic City is also accessible via the Brigantine Connector and is serviced by Route 2 and 3 of the Atlantic City Jitney Association.
The Casino is also accessible by rail via the free jitney buses to and from the Atlantic City Rail Terminal (NJ Transit Atlantic City Line).
Also accessible by NJ Transit Bus #501.
The casino offers air charter service via Republic Airlines to Atlantic City International Airport from many cities across the East coast with hotel packages.[19]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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- ^'Atlantic City Casinos Go From Giddy to Glum', The New York Times, March 23, 2008
- ^'Harrah's spending $30M on Atlantic City hotel renovations'. NJ.com. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
- ^Writer, DAVID DANZIS Staff. 'Harrah's Coastal Tower to get $56 million upgrade'. Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved 2018-11-15.
- ^'Vici Properties Inc. completes property acquisitions and lease modifications related to the Eldorado-Caesars merger' (Press release). Vici Properties. July 20, 2020 – via BusinessWire.
- ^Form 10-K: Annual Report (Report). Vici Properties. February 20, 2020. p. 56 – via EDGAR.
- ^KING, REBECCA. 'The New Year is gearing up to be a big one for South Jersey'. Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
- ^'ESPN'S 'Friday Night Fights' Results from Harrah's, Atlantic City'. starboxing.com. Retrieved 2019-03-24.
- ^ abMonthly gross revenue report(PDF) (Report). New Jersey Casino Control Commission. April 2012. p. 11. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
- ^Goldman, Adam (September 21, 2004). 'Poker's popularity: Raising the stakes'. Las Vegas Review-Journal. AP. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
- ^Barkowitz, Ed (August 1, 2018). 'Elvis and Sinatra open Harrah's Atlantic City's sportsbook with an L'. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- ^'Harrah's Atlantic City Review'. Playsolidpoker.com. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^'Total Rewards Air'. Totalrewards.com. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
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