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Dave Bontempo

Dave Bontempo

Dave Bontempo is an award-winning sports writer and broadcaster who calls boxing matches all over the world. He has covered the Philadelphia Flyers in the playoffs, as well as numerous PGA, LPGA and Seniors Golf Tour events, and co-hosted the Casino Connection television program with Publisher Roger Gros.

One-Man Welcoming Committee

For exemplary service, ring this Hilton bellman

Every Rung of the Ladder

He started his career climb at the Golden Nugget, Resorts and Trump Marina in Atlantic City. Now Paul Ryan has a real Fantasy job in California.

The Four Fridays

Since 1924, South Jersey’s lifeguard competitions have been hard-fought tests of endurance, athleticism and sheer power

Give ’Em What They Want

David Fox, Vice President of Marketing, Trump Plaza

Like A Rolling Stone

Profile: Suze DiPietro, Marketing Director, Stockton Performing Arts Center

You Gotta' Have Heart

Under new president Chris Carminucci, the Atlantic City Surf winds up for a winning season

You Can Count on Colombo

For more than two decades, this Harrah’s dealer has been Mr. Dependable.

Back Home Again

Casino exec Howard Dreitzer thought he’d settled down in Australia. Then an old Trump crony called—with an offer he couldn’t refuse.

30 Years of Champs & Chumps

With a full card of legendary bouts, brawls and barnburners Atlantic City came out swinging and and became the boxing capital of the nation.

Family Reunion

Showboat Super Tracy Kileen found that her kindness rewarded with a great job—and lots of Asian

Tracking His Success

Harrah’s Vince Donlevie learned the angles here, and plays them in Chester

Ring Cycle

The drama’s plentiful on this month’s boxing card

Man with a Mission

Borgata’s benevolent Herb Fisher believes in paying it forward

At the Top of Her Game

PR maven Beth Marshall stumped for Trump, then moved to the home of the Braves

This Championship Season

Why Atlantic City’s a natural for March Madness

From PA to NJ to Way Out West

Golden Gaming’s Steve Arcana made all the stops along the way

Super Bowled Over

Will fans wager on the biggest game of all? You bet your Aunt Fannie

It’s not the sizzle, it’s the two million steaks

Bertha Stewart, Grill Chef • Virginia City Buffet • Bally’s Atlantic City

30 Years at Ringside

Halloran helped make Atlantic City a sports heavyweight

Ring Masters

Mixed martial arts claims younger fans, but don’t count out boxing

A Different Drummer

Marina supervisor entertains children

A Family Affair

Former Trop exec brings her style of management to Indiana

A Winning Hand

Thinking big makes Atlantic City act big

Going Out With a Bang

Pinnacle Atlantic City exec orchestrates Sands demolition

From Trump to Thunder Valley

Station Casinos exec recalls his Atlantic City roots

Fight of the Year

Pavlik-Taylor bout recalls Atlantic City’s glory days

International Ambassador

Harrah’s security supervisor brings diversity to the job

Boardwalk to Bayou and Beyond

AC experience makes Excalibur exec complete

Race for the Cup

Prestigious horse-racing championships take place at Monmouth Park

Keeping it Fresh

Veteran dealer finds new things to learn in the grand old blackjack game

Racing from Atlantic City

Yonkers executive uses Boardwalk experience to lure slot players in New York

Master of Ceremonies

From boxing to Bach, Atlantic City promoter Frank Gelb is still going strong

The Torch Passes

The Gatti era over, the new era begins with a blockbuster matchup

The Service Factor

Resorts food server recognized by customers, company

Downtown Advantage

Atlantic City gaming vet adds expertise to Binion’s in Las Vegas

Fantasy Fulfillment

Rotisserie football league creates excitement, profits

Making Minestrone

Hilton concierge saves the day for many customers

Gatti Goes Another Round

Atlantic City’s favorite boxer returns to Boardwalk Hall

Sticking With It

Education, detours, experience characterize Iowa casino exec

Sunshine Slots

Taj employee wins big with customers and management

Bayou Bound

Former head of Harrah’s Atlantic City properties returns to his company roots

Surf’s Special Season

Celebrating 10 years, the baseball team switches leagues

Casino Accents

Former casino employee brightens up hotel and casino areas

Food Feast

Trump Plaza chef draws from childhood memories

Derby Darlings

How to pick the winners in racing’s most popular contest

Slice of Paradise

Atlantic County golf holes that make every public linkster smile

Front-Line Smile

Taking care of guests key for Tropicana employee

The Art of Selling

Casinos to conventions: Former gaming exec runs El Paso visitors bureau

Mixing It Up

Cage fighting draws attractive demographics

Guardians of the Games

Casino Control Commission works with industry to maintain integrity

Building Banquets

Bally’s F&B employee of the year appreciates teamwork, flexibility

Going to the Dogs

Rhode Island dog track home to former Resorts employee

HOOP DREAMS

March Madness comes to Atlantic City

Inside Straight

Atlantic City sports action heats up indoors

Man on the Move

Security guard rides for safety

Building Bridges to a Career

Sweet Scientist

New Jersey’s Larry Hazzard takes boxing into the future with instant replay

Alexander the Great

Caesars manager gets Chairman’s award

Bam from Bally’s

Chef finds success at Mohegan Sun

Golden Era

Fighting’s hottest promoters looking to make Atlantic City a major player

Phone-tastic

Tele-services rep fields all manner of calls

Ivy League to Indian Gaming

Atlantic City experience, New Jersey education takes executive far

Killer ‘Bs’

A busy sports season capped off in December

Feeding the Family

Resorts supervisor takes care of all employees

A Floating Game

Former Bally’s exec finds happiness in Florida

A Sports Parlay

November action in Atlantic City ranges from the Breeders Cup to Reality Fighting

Steak Supreme

Sands chef elevates Brighton Steakhouse to special award

Going the Extra Yard

Iowa executive uses football analogies for inspiration

Breeding the Best

Will Borgata’s classy race book mean a revival of the bet in Atlantic City?

Dear Mr. Fantasy

Rotobowl promises to shake up football season

Growing Up Great

Tragedy served as inspiration for Trump Marina dealer

A Slot Sensibility

Former AC slot guru evaluates the New York racing parlors

Beating the Odds

Tropicana employee celebrates stricken son

Boxing to Boardwalk

Mohegan Sun manager lived in boxing world while dealing

Doing the Derby

Five reasons why the Run for the Roses is the best race to bet the longshots

Surf Forecast

Atlantic City's baseball team has won locals' hearts

Grace Under Pressure

Showboat supervisor takes fast track forward

Knowing Numbers

Former Showboat exec moves on by understanding economics

Full-Contact Action

Martial arts, boxing and wrestling featured at Boardwalk Hall

Next Man Up

A Year Behind The Lines in Today's NFL John Feinstein • Little, Brown & Co.

All In The Family

Parking cars is a labor of love for Sands employee

Learning to Lead

Tunica GM says education key to success

Game of Games

Where and how to enjoy football's Super Bowl

The ‘Wow Factor’

Resorts employee shows visitors the door

Getting Gatti

Atlantic City's favorite son is back for a January bout

Number Three With a Bullet

From regulator to racing, Kevin DeSanctis has done it all

Day One Dedication

Mike Booker • Slot Operations Shift Manager • Harrah's Atlantic City

From Employee to Owner

Ex-AC casino worker Denis Floge building Nevada casino

Hail to the Hall

Difficult year brings new efforts, events to the Boardwalk

Surfin’ Safari

Brigantine-born Don Marrandino follows his muse to Nevada

Comfort Zone

Patrick Rodio Slot shift manager Bally's Atlantic City

Hockey Hopes

The void left by the departure of the Bullies may soon be filled

Boxing’s Back

Accidental Tourist

Trump Marina employee turns negative into positive

A Hospitable Nature

DeSalvio takes Foxwoods to next level

Dream Team

Picking the winners for your fantasy football league

On the Ropes

A round-up of AC boxing events

Poker Pals

Borgata poker dealer talks about her ‘dream job'

Making Magic

Joe Farruggio uses Atlantic City experience to excel in Mississippi

Borgata Backs Boxing

The city's newest casino enters the field of ‘sweet science'

Forever Young

Tropicana employee does not act her age

Hyatt’s Number-One

For Peter Liguori, financial acumen combined with the fast pace of Atlantic City led to the top spot at Hyatt

9 That Shine

Golf's greatest holes in South Jersey

The Promoter

Bernie Dillon heads entertainment and events for Hard Rock Seminole

Cleaning Up at the Sands

Employee Profile: Angelo Tennant, Environmental Services Manager, Sands

Sports Spectacular

From baseball to boxing to the LPGA, this will a hot spring for sports

Live Racing

EMPLOYEE PROFILE

How customer service training produces rewards

Boardwalk, Bayou, Heartland

Michael Tamburelli makes his name in riverboats

Horse Season

The Triple Crown can make dedicated horse players out of anyone

Slot Stories

EMPLOYEE PROFILE: Al Sorg, Slot Attendant Trump Plaza

The Merchant of Venice

Rob Goldstein relates to the A.C. Sands when running the Venetian

Hello & Goodbye

April showers a variety of sports themes

The Ultimate Gift

EMPLOYEE PROFILE: Marie DiBlasio Dealer, Trump Taj Mahal

Class Act

Mitchell Etess transforms humility and respect for others into motivation for his employees

A Great Grapple

High school wrestling tournament is a uniquely New Jersey event

All In The Family

Employee Profile: Bill Florence

Persistence Makes Perfect

Hard work, inspiration move Jonathan Swain to leadership positions

Hockey Heaven?

Will the Bullies be able to make Atlantic City their permanent home?

Top of Heap in the Back of the House

Employee Profile: Steve Lopez, Executive Steward, Resorts

A Passion for Excellence

Karlos LaSane delivers in politics and community affairs

Super Suspense

Finding the right place to watch the ultimate game can make a big difference

Racing Ahead

Ed Sutor moves south, establishing a credible casino experience

Book 'Em

Comfort and contemplation in Atlantic City's race books

Employee Profile: Lorenzo Williams

Tropicana box office employee overcomes disability to excel

Friend of the Family

Employee Profile: Mary Ringgold, Dealer, Trump Taj Mahal

Winter Rules

Golf can be a challenge in the colder months

Game Makers

Casino employees take motivation from their jobs to create new games

Bullies Are Back

New coach, new players, new attitude

Sands Ambassador

Employee profile of Romesh Shah, Slot Attendant, Sands Casino Hotel

Delta Dawn

Atlantic City veteran takes his expertise to Tunica