Vol. 5, No. 7, July 2008
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Frank Legato
Interview with Curtis Bashaw, Partner, Bashaw-Barr Inc.
This week, the Boardwalk Podcast features an interview with Curtis Bashaw, a partner in Bashaw-Barr Inc., which is planning a massive new casino project in Atlantic City. As executive director of the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Bashaw became an advocate, not only of Atlantic City, but of the entire Jersey Shore. His experience with building and renovating hotels in Cape May, just south of Atlantic City, enforced the notion that Atlantic City is only the main attraction on the extended Jersey Shore. With a new “boutique” hotel in Atlantic City scheduled to open this month, and plans for a $2 billion project at the western end of the Boardwalk, Bashaw is a major player in Atlantic City these days. He spoke with Casino Connection Editor Frank Legato at his offices in May.
Casino Control: Setting the Bar
The New Jersey regulatory system set the standard for all new casino markets
Casino Interview
Wil Lee, Director of Food and Beverage and Joseph Giunta, Executive Chef Caesars Atlantic City
Healing Art
Local artists help to give AtlantiCare’s new facility an inviting—and healing—atmosphere
Interview with Vince Donlevie
An interview with Vince Donlevie, Senior VP and General Manager of Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack. Donlevie, a longtime Harrah’s executive, was moved from Harrah’s Joliet, Illinois property two years ago to assume his current post. Harrah’s Chester is the state’s first slot venue to be built from the ground up. The facility is located on the Delaware River waterfront in Chester, Pennsylvania. Casino Connection Managing Editor Frank Legato spoke with Donlevie in March.
Vince Donlevie
Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack opened Pennsylvania’s third slot venue in January. The racino is the state’s first slot venue to be built from the ground up, opening the standardbred track last fall, and achieving success with a beautiful facility on the Delaware River waterfront in Chester, Pennsylvania, before the upper-level, 100,000-square-foot slot casino was even unveiled. Vince Donlevie, a longtime Harrah’s executive who was actually born in Chester, was moved from Harrah’s Joliet, Illinois property two years ago to assume the post as senior vice president and general manager of Harrah’s Chester. Casino Connection Managing Editor Frank Legato spoke with Donlevie in March.
Interview with Curtis Bashaw
An interview with Curtis Bashaw,the former head of the NJ Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, a Cape May hotelier and now a Boardwalk developer. Bashaw spoke in February with Casino Connection Managing Editor Frank Legato.
Delaware Diversions
The racinos of Delaware expand to meet new competition with a few unique offerings
THE PENNSYLVANIA FACTOR
As the Pennsylvania slot industry gears up, Atlantic City officials gauge the potential impact
Art Garfunkel
Art Garfunkel performs at 9 p.m. on September 16 at Harrah’s Concert Venue. Tickets are $50.
SIGMA-Certified
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey launches a program to meet the industry's training needs
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Video Review: Mr. and Mrs. Smith Brad Pitt, Angelina Joliet Directed by Doug Lyman
Star Maker
Planet Rose • The Quarter at Tropicana • 2801 Pacific Avenue • Atlantic City • 609-344-6565
Thunder on the Boards
The Atlantic City Airshow soars over the beach with some breathtaking new offerings
Chamber Expo: Coming Together
Expo brings vendors together with customers in the hotel and casino industries
BOOK Review: It’s My Party Too
The Battle for the Heart of the GOP and the Future of America Christine Todd Whitman, Penguin Press
Beach Style
Resorts to unveil Nikki Beach and Penrod's Elbo Room, a pair of attractions taking the term "beach bar" to another level
Born Again
The Sands returns to its roots, with a fresh approach to marketing which may signal its long-awaited comeback
