Casino Player October 2022

THE BUZZ

C aesars Atlantic City announced the opening of the first Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen on the East Coast on Sept. 22.This is Chef Ramsay’s third restaurant in Atlantic City, the other two being Gordon Ramsay Steak at Harrah’s Resort and Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Atlantic City. “I couldn’t be more excited to open Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen in Atlantic City.The energy of the Hell’s Kitchen dining room will be a perfect match for this iconic city as it transforms into a true East Coast dining destination thanks to the dedication and enormous support of the community by our partner at Caesars,”said Ramsay. “We are honored to continue our long-standing partnership with Chef Gordon Ramsay and celebrate today’s opening of Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen on the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk,” said John Koster, regional president for Caesars Entertainment.“The highly-antici pated debut of Hell’s Kitchen headlines our $200 million resort transfor mation, which will undoubtedly solidify Caesars Atlantic City as a leader in world-class hospitality on the East Coast.” The restaurant, which seats 233 across three levels, features mosaic tiles and custom-designed lighting that combines brass rods and pitchfork features that run across the high ceilings, offering every table an incredi ble view of the uniquely styled kitchen inspired directly from the show. Guests can enjoy the best and most famous items made popular by the show including Chef Ramsay’s signature classics like BeefWellington, the Hell’s Kitchen Burger, and Sticky Toffee Pudding, plus a selection of classic and signature cocktails ranging from traditional Negroni and Old Fashioned to the innovative Smoke on the Boulevard, served in a lantern adorned with dry ice; or the Notes from Gordon, complete with a personalized message from Chef Ramsay himself. GORDON RAMSAY HELL’S KITCHEN NOW OPEN AT CAESARS ATLANTIC CITY

B ally’s Corporation officially closes deal to purchase the Tropicana Las Vegas after announcing the completion of the acquisition from Gaming & Leisure Properties,Inc.and PENN Entertainment, Inc. on Sept. 27. In a press release, the Rhode Island-based gaming company announced it will pay $148 million in cash to Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. and will lease the 35-acre parcel of land on the corner of Tropicana Boulevard and Las Vegas Boulevard for 50 years at annual rent of $10.5 million. The Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Casino includes 1,470 guest rooms,50,000 square feet of casino space with 1,000 gam ing positions, a 1,200-seat performance theater and 100,000 square feet of convention and meeting space. Bally’s Corp. To Plant Roots on Las Vegas Strip

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