Overview

As many online poker players are already aware, the casino come with a brand name that is one of the most legendary in the gaming industry. In the past few years, the Sands Atlantic City has reinvented itself in order to bring its visitors the best in casino gaming and more. In fact, it has added a first class nightclub that has the most energetic atmosphere in Atlantic City. Even though this particular resort and casino has added the totally hip new nightclub, it has a different vibe in the casino area. The Sands Atlantic City has focused on the basics for its thousands of gamblers. The casino is not what you will find at Borgata, but it has some of the best odds in town. Serious gamblers and online poker players for that matter do not care what the casino looks like – they want to win cash. This is the casino to do it at, too. This casino has great summer promos and casino patrons tend to come back for more here.

Now, this casino resort’s renovations are not totally complete, but this place has been doing smaller revamping for the past few years.

Last fall, Harrah’s Entertainment sold the old Traymore Hotel site to the Sands. This is prime Boardwalk property. The Sands is designing a new tower on this piece of land that will give the 25 year old resort just the lift it needs. Resorts Atlantic City did something similar and it was a huge success for that property.

Even though this property may seem to have a peculiar local, set back off the Boardwalk, the new development on the new 7 acre (old Traymore Hotel spot) Boardwalk section will totally change things for this great casino property.

At this time, the property has 620 hotel rooms. The rooms have some of the best rates in town for those of you on a budget. This property boasts free parking.

Casino

This casino has very good table action going on. More than 75 tables are waiting for you at Sands Atlantic City. This is a good thing for online poker players who tend to like table games instead of slots. There is a high limit section that is very popular with true casino gamblers. In fact, this high limit room accepts the highest bets in Atlantic City.

For the online poker players out there that enjoy slots as well, there are 2,100 machines to pick from including some great video poker games. There is a poker room that has recently been added and the reviews are very positive as this casino has some of the best action in town.

Restaurants

Dining at Sands Atlantic City is convenient for visitors. The very nice Brighton Steak House is a really good place for steaks and is not one of the over advertised steakhouses in Atlantic City. Medici provides fantastic Italian classics, and the new menu here is more complex than the previous menu and it’s even cheaper! If you are looking for a bargain buffet – The Boardwalk Buffet is the place for you - $9.99 gets you all the food you care to eat. For the poker players and serious gamblers who want to spend all their time playing, the Corner Express is quick and simple.

Entertainment/Nightlife

A tasteful place for sipping cocktails and enjoying some great live piano is the Copa Lounge. The Copa even has a menu that works until 11PM nightly. Main acts at the Sands Atlantic City are located in this local.

The brand new Swingers Lounge is probably the one serious extravagance that this property has completed yet. This is one of the very best Atlantic City has to offer. Again, it is not a Borgata level nightclub, but it is packed with hip and sometimes famous customers. With its plasma screens everywhere, specialty libations and atmosphere, this is worth your visit.

Promos

This summer, Sands is pulling out all the stops when it comes to generous casino and visitor promos. A weekly cruise is on the docket as well as a custom Orange County Chopper bike. To wins these prizes, you just have to play table or slots games. Online poker players are familiar with promos like this. As of June 4, casino patrons will earn entries in the many different cruise giveaways. These are Carnival cruises, too. Think Mexico, Bahamas, and Caribbean. Through Labor Day, casino players can try for the bike.

The cool thing about Sands is that certain days are considered double bonus days and more. Visit the Sands website for exact dates.

As of June 26 until August 24, Sands ids providing a great stay and play type package. For $140, you get a room, champagne, ten buck to use in the slots (for 2 people, meaning twenty bucks total), and a buy 1 get 1 entrée at Medici (the nice Italian restaurant). There is even a $20 off coupon for the steakhouse included in this summertime package.

Worth noting: slot players can use their slot club points to buy items at The Walk retail center. Sands Atlantic City provides a free shuttle there, too.

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