September 2009 Archives

An abundance of laughter is sure to be had when Comedic Icon, Don Rickles, performs on Table Mountain Casino's Event Center stage!

This BIG name entertainer is perhaps most famous for his ability to connect with his audiences through hilarity and affectionately aimed verbal jabs. Don Rickles has said, "If I were to insult people and mean it, that wouldn't be funny. There is a difference between an actual insult and just having fun."

"Fun is exactly what our guests will get with this superstar headlining show!" explains John Mayewski, President & CEO of Table Mountain Casino. "Don Rickles has performed all over the globe and has made the world laugh for decades! To be able to bring him here for our valued guests is an honor for the Casino."

Don Rickles began his career in stand up working in a night club in Hollywood. In 1957, in that same Hollywood club, Sinatra walked in and Rickles used him as the center of a joke. They became fast friends. Sinatra sang his praises and soon Hollywood celebrities were rushing to see him perform in hopes to become a target of his "insults." Just years later, Rickles believes, was the one performance that helped launch his career in show business; and that was his 1965 appearance on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show.

Since his early days in the spotlight, Don Rickles has gone on to perform in countless television and movie roles. Perhaps one of the more honorable engagements was performing for President Reagan at the 1984 Inaugural Gala. That evening all attendees were fodder for Rickles' wit. Don Rickles let the zingers fly aiming at the President, Vice President and other national dignitaries proving everyone is fair game when it comes to Don Rickles and his sharp-tongued comedy.

Tickets for Don Rickles' show on October 26th are on sale now and are available at the Main Casino Cage or at tmcasino.com. Table Mountain Casino is located just minutes from Fresno, California. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., show is at 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $45 VIP, $35 Reserved and $25 for General Admission. Club members save $5, Platinum Members save $10. Must be 18 years or older to attend. No refunds, cameras or videos.

For more information, please contact John Mayewski, President and CEO or Dan Casas, Legal Counsel at (559) 822-7777.

SOURCE Table Mountain Casino

On September 29th, New Yorkers will be encouraged to trade in their work attire for a stylish bathing suit, upgrading them to a free suite at the luxury Waterfront Tower.

With fall weather knocking on our doors, Harrah's Resort Atlantic City is where summer is celebrated year-round at The Pool, an indoor tropical oasis that boasts a climate of 82 degrees all year long. And on Tuesday, September 29th Harrah's Resort will help New Yorkers extend their summer by providing thousands of free guest rooms during its "Suits For Suites" promotion at South Street Seaport in Manhattan. Participants will receive an overnight stay at the magnificent Waterfront Tower at the Atlantic City Resort, which also features an award-winning Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, and the East Coast's hottest nightclub, The Pool After Dark.

The Harrah's Resort Bikini Team will kick off this extraordinary promotion, handing out free room keys at South Street Seaport, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in which 6,000 lucky passers-by can receive a free Waterfront Tower room key. All visitors to the promotional experience at the famed Seaport will be invited to reserve their complimentary Waterfront Tower room from October 1 through December 23, 2009, to enjoy Harrah's Resort Atlantic City's world-class amenities, including The Pool, an ultra-chic indoor oasis which remains a sultry 82 degrees 365-days a year, and the sophisticated, soaring Waterfront Tower.

"With Atlantic City's proximity to New York City, we wanted to invite New Yorker's to extend their summer vacation with this once in a lifetime promotion," says Jay Snowden, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Harrah's Resort and Showboat Atlantic City. "Harrah's Resort Atlantic City is an ideal quick getaway destination all year long, especially with The Pool's constant 82 degree tropical climate. The Pool After Dark nightclub is a must experience for celebrity watching and bottle service," continued Snowden.

The unique, audience participation component of the "Suits For Suites" promotion will allow all attendees to turn a simple walk in a bathing suit into a world-class luxury suite experience. The catch is, to upgrade your free room to a suite, participants will be asked to strut their stuff, within a replica of one of "The Pool's" deluxe cabanas. All event-goers brave enough to model in a bathing suit to the public will automatically be upgraded to a Suite at the Harrah's Resort Waterfront Tower.

On Wednesday September 30, the event then continues at www.suitsforsuites.com where visitors can vote for the "best swimsuit photo" from among the participants. The contestant with the most votes will win their choice of either a Red Door Spa Suite Package or the Ultimate Party Suite Package. In addition, visitors to www.suitsforsuites.com can upload photos of themselves and their friends for placement on the ultimate bikini bodies - and then send the photos to their entire group.

SOURCE Harrah's Resort Atlantic City

Bellagio in Las Vegas sets the stage for a distinctive culinary evening on October 1, 2009 -- a five-course meal featuring the unparalleled flavors and talents of their exclusive restaurants: Chef Akira Back of Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge, Chef Robert Moore of PRIME Steakhouse, Pastry Chef Philippe Angibeau of Le Cirque and Jason Smith, Bellagio Wine Director and Master Sommelier.

Your ticket to this event includes:

• Five-course dinner
• Cooking demonstrations by talented artisans
• Wine selections by Bellagio Wine Director and Master Sommelier, Jason Smith
• Wine education by Gourmet Wine & Spirits consultant Michael Green
  

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW.

$150 plus tax

Call 866-266-7711 or click the link below:

http://www.bellagio.com/restaurants/epicurean-epicenter-gourmet.aspx

Source: Gourmet Magazine

The amount of gross revenue generated in August 2009 through the play of slot machines at nine casinos rose 19.8% over the previous year, according to figures released today by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

The nine casinos in August 2009 generated $186,936,232 in gross revenue compared to $156,052,262 in August 2008 when seven casinos were in operation. Taxes in August, based on the 55% rate, were $102,789,443, an average of $3.32 million per day returned to Pennsylvania taxpayers. The casinos collectively retained $84,146,789.07 of the gross revenue for the month.

Board Chairman Greg Fajt says the ability for the Commonwealth to bring two more casinos online over the past three months contributed to this continued increase.

"With the opening of both the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem and the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh during the summer, tax revenue from slot play that is earmarked toward lowering property taxes for our homeowners is accelerating," says Fajt.

shown above: casino interior at The Sands, Bethlehem

Fajt also notes that the opening of these two casinos created 2,045 new jobs, with the vast majority going to Pennsylvania residents.

"In a period where Pennsylvania has lost a tremendous amount of jobs, legalized gaming has been a job creation bright spot now employing over 8,000 individuals with an additional 8,000 construction jobs created to build these facilities," Fajt says.

Fajt adds that the Board will continue to work over the next two years to open the two licensed Philadelphia casinos and license two other facilities allowed under the Gaming Act that will result in continued increases in both revenue and job numbers.

The overall increase in revenue occurred even though the amount of gross revenue generated in August 2009 through the play of slot machines at the seven casinos that were also operating in August of the previous year declined -3.54%.

Comparative gross terminal revenue for each of the casinos operating in both August 2008 and August 2009 are as follows:

                Casino               August 2009      August 2008   % change

    Philadelphia Park Casino and
    Racetrack                      $30,312,468.47   $31,587,159.80    -4.04%

    Harrah's Chester Casino and
    Racetrack                      $25,709,960.86   $28,831,904.85   -10.83%

    The Meadows Racetrack and
    Casino                         $25,445,174.17   $22,000,654.39    15.66%

    Hollywood Casino at Penn
    National Racecourse            $20,365,617.89   $18,416,204.34    10.59%

    Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs    $19,287,503.53   $20,285,457.66    -4.92%

    Presque Isle Downs and
    Casino                         $14,954,500.48   $17,037,448.14   -12.23%

    Mount Airy Resort and Casino   $14,460,453.24   $17,893,433.35   -19.19%

    The Sands Casino Resort
    Bethlehem opened May 22, 2009  $20,235,659.16               --       --

    Rivers Casino
     opened August 9, 2009         $16,164,894.62               --       --

                Total             $186,936,232.42  $156,052,262.53    19.79%

The average number of operating slot machines at these facilities was 16,794 in August 2008 and 24,329 in August 2009.

The Gaming Control Board provides weekly updates of casino revenue on its web site, www.pgcb.state.pa.us. In addition, videos and information on the operation of the PGCB, problem gambling efforts and assistance, future meeting schedules and past meeting transcripts, and a link to request a speaker are among the many items available to the public on the web site.

SOURCE Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board