Highlighting the Atlantic City Entertainment Scene
Atlantic City is likened to Vegas for a number of reasons, usually associated with gaming and entertainment. Nowadays, people from New Jersey need not flock to Sin City whenever they feel the need for some high stakes casino action or doses of hip hop performances, because nearby Atlantic City can cater to both. According to the UNLV Center for Gaming Research, the city is now coined as “America’s favorite playground”, with gaming revenues amounting to an estimated $5 billion each year. Today, it’s the second largest casino destination in the country, with a total of eleven operational casinos under its belt.
Where there are gaming tables, upbeat music is not far behind—this is the modern-day philosophy of establishments who strive to offer the full package to their clients by providing both gaming action and entertaining music under one roof. These are the latest hip hop-casino collaborations in Atlantic City:
Trump Taj Mahal
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Aside from the exciting team-up with BetFair which will widen the casino’s reach when it comes to online gaming, the Trump Taj Mahal has been staging thrilling performances by notable hip hop artists. Last year, it hosted the first Real Legends of Hip Hop Concert featuring legends such as the Sugar Hill Gang, Salt N Pepa, Naughty By Nature, and Slick Rick, among others. DJ Premier, who was described by Rolling Stone magazine as the greatest hip hop producer of all time, did a Keynote Q&A session in the Trump Taj Mahal’s Diamond Room last August.
House of Blues
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This place is under the Caesars Palace umbrella, so gaming is predictable exceptional. The House of Blues has its own poker room, which regularly hosts thrilling poker tournaments. Another regular feature in the HOB is the Party Pit performances. Last November, soul/funk/hip hop music collaborator Musiq Soulchild graced the stage with renowned performers Brian McKnight and R&B artist Avant. The trio’s concert was the best way to cap off the month.
Harrah’s Resort
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This resort and casino is the host of the World Series of Poker Circuit Event, where poker enthusiasts can get a chance to win a seat in the WSOP Main Event. If card games aren’t your thing, there are more than 3,000 slots to choose from as well as video reel games. This month, the year will end with a bang because hip hop and R&B icon Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds will be serenading the crowd at the resort’s Concert Venue. Expect new sounds from the Walk of Fame honoree, who recently did remarkable collaborations with contemporary artists.
