Showboat Atlantic City

Overview

Any online poker player out there looking for a place to play in Atlantic City should not rule this place out. The Showboat has been in business since 1987 and ever since, it has managed to host a non-stop party for its patrons. This casino is known for its Mardi Gras atmosphere that is present through out this property. From the Dixeland bands belting out raucous jazz tunes to the costumed entertainers that greet you as you come on property – this is one party casino. Oh yeah, the faux French Quarter is not bad either!

Just last year, Showboat added a House of Blues concert hall making it the premiere place to see top entertainment acts. The House of Blues Gospel Brunch has got o be the most entertaining brunch that provides great food. In a city of casinos and hotels that all have brunches, this is no easy feat. The addition of the House of Blues keeps in theme with a Southern/Mardi Gras theme throughout the property.

In the near future, a $43 million renovation will take place (some have already been finished) on the casino floor itself. Everything from new carpet to furniture and lighting will be added in the casino area. New wall coverings and design fixtures will be a welcomed change from the old fake plants and such.

New newly finished bar central in the casino has just been completed. This casino oriented bar is already popular because of it location in the casino. There are probably more video poker and slot machines in this bar than any other in Atlantic City.

The 400 room Bourbon Tower is currently undergoing a $20 million upgrade that will update rooms. This renovation includes new hotel room furniture, new bathrooms, hotel room fixtures, new carpet, and 42 inch plasma screens. For those of you who can’t get enough of the House of Blues, the hotel is creating 22 House of Blues theme rooms. The rooms will be almost featured as mini Foundation Rooms. These rooms will be located in the Orleans Tower on the second and fourth floors. These rooms start out with a really inexpensive price tag - $129-$350 per night.

Casino

For those of you online poker fanatics that will be heading to Atlantic City, check out the House of Blues Poker Room. It has 25 table games, simulating and great beverage services. Every Sunday through Thursday there are cash tourneys for you online poker players heading that way soon.

The new renovations at the casino are a crowd pleaser. The casino is doing record business. You will find over 4,000 slots here and about 100 other table games.

Restaurants

There are 9 different places to eat at on the Showboat property. Rib and Chophouse is the property’s steakhouse that has great seafood offerings as well. North Sea Village has an Asian flare The Royal Noodle House is also a hit for Asian fare. Casa Di Napoli has all the Italian recipes you want. If you don’t mind a possible wait, the House of Blues restaurant is a huge hit. If you can score a seat in the HOB Foundation Room, you will find yourself enjoying a gourmet meal while looking out over the ocean. The Sunday Gospel Brunch that we already mentioned is served there on Sundays. Other days, you can find a great buffet at the Quarter Buffet.

Entertainment

Again, it is the House of Blues that will get you every time at the Showboat. There s great entertainment here on just about any day of the week. This summer has many great comedians heading to Atlantic City’s House of Blues. This is an A List of entertainment. Check the HOB website for details.

Nightlife

For a true nightclub, you will have to venture off property, but this whole House of Blues complex will keep most of you happy until late at night.

Promos

As online poker players, we love promos. Check out Showboat’s Family Feud game show. This live stage show happens 6 nights a week (no Saturday) and guests may be chosen to play on stage in two groups of 5 – just like the game show. Cash prizes are won and tickets run $25.

 

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