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ROLLING THE DICE: AEROSMITH, JOAN JETT

Aerosmith will hit Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa’s Event Center September 22, at 8:00 p.m. The legendary group will be supported by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts. Also performing at the Event Center is Joe Walsh & The Bruce Willis Blues Band (featuring Bruce Willis) August 4. Macy Gray will perform with The Brand New Heavies at the Music Box, September 15...

Comedian Carrot Top will return to Trump Marina’s Grand Cayman Ballroom August 11, at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are priced at $40 and $30 plus tax and charity fee...

The Atlantic City Airshow, Thunder Over the Boardwalk, presented by Borgata, will take place August 15 from 10:30 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. Practice runs will take place August 14 at the same times. In addition, members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights will parachute onto Borgata’s surface parking lot, August 13, at 3:00 p.m...

The Atlantic City In-Water Power Boat Show returns to the Farley State Marina, adjacent to Trump Marina, September 6 through September 9. The show runs Thursday and Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults and $5 for children under 12, and includes a one-year subscription to Yachting, Motor Boating, or SaltWater Sportsman magazines...

Freefall returns to Trump Marina August 25 and 26. Twenty players will be selected every two hours from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. each day. To qualify, Trump One card members must activate entries each day of the promotion, between 6:01 a.m. and 7:50 p.m...

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ROLLING THE DICE: MORRISSEY RETURNS

Morrissey will perform at the Event Center at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, July 23. This is a rescheduled date that was made necessary after the singer was forced to cancel a July 5 performance at the resort due to illness. Tickets for the July 5 performance will be accepted at the July 23 show...

Talent scouts for CBS television’s Survivor will be interviewing potential contestants for the show at The Pool at Harrah’s, Thursday (July 12), from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m...

Magician/illusionist Jeff McBride will perform at Trump Marina’s Shell from August 2 through September 2. Shows will take place at 8:00 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 7:00 p.m. Sundays. There will be no show August 24. Tickets are priced at $25 plus tax and available through Ticketmaster...

Also opening at Trump Marina is DJ’s Steakhouse, which combines traditional steakhouse favorites with new Asian and Orleans-style items. The newly-designed room includes place settings that were designed exclusively for the resort by Fail Pittman. The new menu includes and extensive raw bar, several new salads, and a number of cuts of Prime Certified Angus Beef. Also present on the new menu are seafood entrees, exciting side dishes, and several decadent desserts. A Sunday four-course dinner is available for $65 per person, and includes an appetizer, soup or salad, choice of one of five entrees, one of the side dishes, and a choice of four desserts...

Borgata will top off The Water Club, its under-construction signature hotel, July 20, at 11:00 a.m. The topping off will mark the completion of the building structure for The Water Club, which is currently scheduled to open in early 2008. When completed, the $400 million hotel will feature 800 guestrooms, a two-story "spa in the sky," 18,000 square feet of meeting space, three residences modeled after chic urban lofts, five heated pools (both indoor and outdoor), and six retail shops...

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ROLLING THE DICE: TRUMP STAYING PUT FOR NOW

Trump Entertainment told potential buyers this week that it would not be selling the company’s casinos for the time being, and instead would continue with the capital improvement projects currently in progress at all three of its Atlantic City properties. "We have a good company, and we’re going to run it that way," Donald Trump said...

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has added a host of comedy and musical performances to its 2007 entertainment schedule. Comedian Lewis Black will perform four times in the coming months, with shows on August 10 and 11, and December 7 and 8. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will perform at the resort August 24, 25, and 26...

The $101,000 Run For the Money Sweepstakes returns to Trump Marina August 4, from 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight...

Vince Neil will perform at the House of Blues August 31. John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band will hit the stage September 21...

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ROLLING THE DICE: THE JUDDS REUNITE

The Judds will reunite for a July 5 concert at Boardwalk Hall. No tickets for the show will be sold to the general public. Instead, free tickets are available exclusively to Harrah’s Total Rewards members. Wynonna Judd has donated three pairs of tickets to benefit the Oasis Center, a Nashville, Tennessee agency which helps young people in crisis. Bidding is underway at CMT Auctions...

The eighth annual Chicken Bone Beach Jazz Concert Series will kick off July 5 at Kennedy Plaza, across from Boardwalk Hall. The free concerts will take place each Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The concerts will run through August 30...

Jerry "The Geator with the Heator" Blavat will celebrate his birthday at The Deck at Trump Marina July 5, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The casino will commemorate his birthday with a party that includes cake and many prizes. The show is a live remote and broadcast on Cruisin’ 92.1 (WVLT)...

Tropicana Casino and Resort announced a pair of hotel packages and a number of specials for July 7, 2007. For $7,777, guests will stay in a bi-level suite, receive two show tickets, get a $700 spa credit, a $2,000 dining credit in The Quarter, and a $2,000 shopping credit. For $777, guests will enjoy a room in one of the hotel towers, receive at $200 spa credit to bluemercury apothecary and spa, and a $200 Quarter gift card for dining or shopping. The IMAX theatre will sell tickets for the 7:00 [.m. showing of Spider-Man 3 for $7, and all Dinosaur 3D movie tickets will cost $7. At Cuba Libre, the person who purchases the 777th mojito of the day will receive an overnight stay at the Tropicana, dinner for two at Cuba Libre, and dessert for two at Brulee: The Dessert Experience. The package is valid from Sunday through Thursday. Planet Rose, Providence, Tango’s Lounge, The Bar at Wellington’s, Carmine’s, Corky’s Ribs & Barbeque, and Create-A-Cone will all be offering specials that day as well...

Trump Taj Mahal is giving away tickets to see Beyonce, when she performs at the Mark G. Etess Arena, August 11. Tickets will be given away every hour August 4, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Those who play slots and table games between July 1 and July 31 will receive entries. The Taj will also be giving away a 2007 Mercedes CLK 350, July 7, at 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Those who swipe their Trump One card at any Rewards Center Kiosk through July 6 will receive entries. Finally, the Taj is giving away a 42-inch, plasma television, every 10 minutes, from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight, July 28. The casino will give away $100,000 in cash on July 3 and July 5. The July 3 giveaways will take place between 1:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. and the July 5 drawings will take place between 11:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Winners will receive $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000, and all Trump One cardholders will receive one entry, which can be activated at 8:00 a.m. each day...

Trump Marina will bring back its popular "Punchboard Payoff" game, July 6, July 8, and July 28, at 12:00 noon, 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. each day...

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ROLLING THE DICE: SUMMER POKER OPEN, FRANZ HARARY

The Summer Poker Open returns to Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, June 13 through 26. The tournament will consist of 12 events, culminating with the No Limit Hold’Em Championship Event, June 23 and the World Series of Poker Main Event Super Satellite, June 24. Most of the daily tournaments kick off at 11:00 am, with only the 7 Card Stud and WSOP Main Event Super Satellite, starting at 12:00 noon...

Illusionist Franz Harary will spend the summer at Tropicana’s Showroom, when he performs from June 17 through September 6. Harary, who broke through in 1984 when he created the illusions for the Jacksons’ Victory tour, has also produced illusions for Alice Cooper, Janet Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Tina Turner. The illusionist’s run will be interrupted several times this summer when a number of headliners take the stage. Among the artists confirmed to perform this summer at Tropicana are Johnny Mathis (June 22 and 23), Mo’Nique (June 29), Joan Rivers and Joy Behar (July 14), Musiq Soulchild with Chrisette Michele (July 21), Boz Scaggs (July 27), Howie Mandel (August 10 and 11), and Mike Epps and Brad Garrett (September 1 and 2)...

Trump Marina’s Four Play jackpot has grown to $180,000 for the drawing to take place Tuesday (June 12), in the main atrium, at 7:00 p.m. The casino will also feature its Win $500 Every Ten Minutes promotion, Saturday (June 9) and Sunday (June 10). In other Marina promotions news, the $101,000 Run for the Money Sweepstakes will take place June 16. Finally, Free Slot Day returns to the Marina July 7. A number of big-name acts will perform at Trump Marina this summer, including an August 4 concert featuring Foreigner, and an August 11 performance from Carrot Top. The casino has announced that a limired number of tickets, priced at $150, will be available for the Foreigner show. Included in the ticket price will be a VIP party admission, refreshments, premium show seating, a complimentary CD signed by the band, and an exclusive pre-concert reception where fans will have the opportunity to meet and greet the band...

ZZ Top will perform at Borgata with The Pretenders and The Stray Cats, July 23. Lisa Lampanelli will bring her comedy stylings to the Music Box July 28. The Black Crowes will perform at the Event Center August 12. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will perform in the Music Box August 24, 25, and 26. Tickets for most shows go on sale Saturday, June 9, with the exception of the Black Crowes show, which goes on sale June 16...

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ROLLING THE DICE: FOUR PLAY, DANCING WITH THE STARS

The Four Play Jackpot at Trump Marina will be $170,000 when the balls are drawn Tuesday (May 29) at 7:00 p.m. In addition to the grand prize, players who match the numbers in random order will share $1,000...

The touring version of ABC television’s Dancing With The Stars hits Boardwalk Hall July 6. The show will feature many of the show’s most popular competitors, including Drew Lachey and Cheryl Burke; Joey Fatone and Kym Johnson; Joey Lawrence and Edyta Sliwinska; Joey McIntire and Julianne Hough; and professional dancers Alec Mazo and Louis van Amstel...

Singer David Cassidy hits the House of Blues June 9... The Pool at Harrah’s which debuts Friday (May 25), will host a series of weekly poolside luaus, Harrah’s Island Luau, featuring a live band, male warriors, hula dancers, and dinner for $49.95 per person. The first luau takes place June 3, and will take place every Sunday through September 9, with seatings at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The meal will be a three-course, family style dinner...

Frank Sinatra Jr. and his 36-piece orchestra star in Sinatra Sings Sinatra at Resorts, June 9...

Renew your wedding vows at Trump Marina June 3, during the Renew Your Vows promotion, which runs from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Atrium. The casino will give away more than $20,000 in cash and prizes and couples will be able to renew their vows at 2:00 p.m., followed by a cake and champagne celebration in The Wave...

Jon Lovitz will bring his comedy act to Borgata’s Music Box July 6. Dom Irrera will appear at the Music Box July 14. Craig Ferguson will perform in the Music Box, July 21. Lewis Black will spend the weekend at the Music Box August 10 and 11. Tickets for all four of these shows go on sale Saturday (May 26). Interpol will support its forthcoming album with a show at the Music Box, July 20. Tickets for the show go on sale June 2...

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THIS WEEK'S ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY MAY 4
Harrah’s Concert Venue (Harrah’s): Dick Fox’s Golden Boys
Gypsy Bar (Borgata): Ticket to Stardom - Battle of the Bands
mur.mur (Borgata): Brody Jenner
Comedy Stop (Tropicana): Nancy Ryan, Uncle Dirty, and Andrew Kennedy

SATURDAY MAY 5
Event Center (Borgata): The Killers
Music Box (Borgata): Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather simulcast from Las Vegas
Trump Taj Mahal: Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather simulcast from Las Vegas
Mixx (Borgata): Marky Ramone
House of Blues (Showboat): "Weird Al" Yankovic
Xanadu Theatre (Trump Taj Mahal): Kristina Orbakaite
Harrah’s Concert Venue (Harrah’s): Dick Fox’s Golden Boys
Palace Theatre (Bally’s): Dancing Queen: Abba’s Greatest Hits
Main Ballroom (Showboat): Tony and Tina’s Wedding
Comedy Stop at the Trop (Tropicana): Nancy Ryan, Uncle Dirty, and Andrew Kennedy

SUNDAY MAY 6
Hilton Grand Theatre (Atlantic City Hilton): Smothers Brothers
Palace Theatre (Bally’s): Dancing Queen: Abba’s Greatest Hits
Main Ballroom (Showboat): Tony and Tina’s Wedding
Superstar Theatre (Resorts): Sammy Davis Jr. - The Ultimate Entertainer
Comedy Stop at the Trop (Tropicana): Nancy Ryan, Uncle Dirty, and Andrew Kennedy

MONDAY MAY 7
Palace Theatre (Bally’s): Dancing Queen: Abba’s Greatest Hits

TUESDAY MAY 8
Palace Theatre (Bally’s): Dancing Queen: Abba’s Greatest Hits

WEDNESDAY MAY 9
Palace Theatre (Bally’s): Dancing Queen: Abba’s Greatest Hits

THURSDAY MAY 10
Palace Theatre (Bally’s): Dancing Queen: Abba’s Greatest Hits
The Wave (Trump Marina): Oldies Dance Party with Jerry "The Geator with the Heator" Blavett

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ROLLING THE DICE: AMERICAN IDOLS LIVE, PAT BENATAR

The American Idols Live tour will stop at Boardwalk Hall, September 8. The tour kicks off July 6, in Sunrise, Florida, and wraps September 22, in Manchester, New Hampshire. Blake Lewis, Chris Richardson, Chris Sligh, Gina Glocksen, Haley Scarnato, Jordin Sparks, Lakisha Jones, Melinda Doolittle, Phil Stacey, and Sanjaya Malakar are scheduled to appear on the tour…

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will perform at the House of Blues, August 17…

The $100,000 Live Like Trump Sweepstakes winner will be chosen Saturday (May 5) at Trump Marina. The winner of the sweepstakes will receive $100,000 in cash from Donald Trump; free Trump stakes every month for a year; a Trump Signature Collection Weekender Bag; a Trump wardrobe; a helicopter flight to New York City to dine at Jean Georges Restaurant at Trump International Hotel & Tower; and, upon returning from the restaurant, a lavish suite at Trump Marina. In addition, the winner will see her name in lights on the outdoor marquee and participate in a future sweepstakes and car giveaway at Trump Marina…

Earth, Wind & Fire will perform June 1 and 2 at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. Shane Alexander has been announced as Seal’s support act when the Grammy-winning performer appears at the resort, May 18…

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ROLLING THE DICE: MUSIC, MUSIC, AND MORE MUSIC

The House of Blues has added a number of shows to its summer schedule. Scandal will perform June 2; Victor Emmanuelle will appear June 8; David Cassidy will perform June 9; Ne-Yo and Trey Songz will share the bill June 23; John Kay & Steppenwolf and John Valby will each appear on June 30; Blue Oyster Cult and The Smithereeens will share the bill July 3; The Machine will hit the stage July 20; Boyz II Men will perform July 21; Bruce Bruce will appear August 3; and Los Lobos will grace the stage August 10...

Steve Vai will perform at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, September 29...

Poison will celebrate the June 5 release of a new studio album, Poison’d!, with a tour of North America, which will make a stop at the Mark G. Etess Arena at Trump Taj Mahal, July 27. The tour will kick off June 13, in Greenville, South Carolina and wrap September 1, in West Palm Beach, Florida…

The contents of the Sands Casino Hotel will go on sale Thursday (May 3). According to an Associated Press story carried on phillyburbs.com, "[T]here will be hidden treasures aplenty, including everything from the Plaza Club , a swank 19th-floor hideout that became [Frank] Sinatra’s private playground whenever he stayed at the Sands. Chandeliers ($4,250), a marble and wood bar, and leather chairs are among the furnishings from the club that are expected to go quickly." The sale is not an auction; each item will have an assigned price and buyers will also pay a 10% buyer’s premium...

The Deck at Trump Marina opens for the season May 18. The official Deck kickoff party, May 25, will feature Don’t Call Me Francis. The Sensation Soul Cruisers and Vibe Tribe will perform May 26; The Exceptions and Usual Suspects will appear May 28...

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ROLLING THE DICE: KATHY GRIFFIN, HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING

Kathy Griffin’s spring and summer tour will stop at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa’s Music Box, May 26...

Undefeated heavyweight prospects Malachy Farrell (15-0, 12 KOs) and Mike Marrone (17-0, 13 KOs), will square off April 20, at Bally’s Grand Ballroom on the undercard of the WBO Jr. Welterweight Eliminator fight between Kendall Holt (21-1) and Mike Arnaoutis (17-1), which well be televised live on Showtime...

Chicago and America will hit the road for an 18-city tour of the United States, which will make a stop at Borgata, June 24...

Trump Taj Mahal will host the CEO Poker Tour, May 19 through May 25. The CEO Poker Tournament at the Trump Taj Mahal is open to all players wanting to compete and network, while playing Texas Hold’em. Buy-ins start from $500-$5,000...

Ragdoll, a tribute to Frankie Valli, will be featured at Trump Marina’s Grand Cayman Ballroom, June 8 through June 10. In addition, comedian Robert Schimmel’s two shows May 26 have been moved to the Grand Cayman Ballroom...

The first annual 2007 Skate and Music Jam will be held at Bernie Robbins Stadium in Atlantic City, April 21. The concert, which will kick off at 12:00 pm, will feature professional skaters and 20 bands from all over the Northeast, performing on two stages. Tickets are priced at $10, and are available at the Bernie Robbins Stadium ticket office, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm...

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