It’s difficult to keep track of the mixed messages coming from Bally’s Corp. Chairman Soo Kim. He’s promised to make a Chicago casino the “flagship” of his company. But he’s also talking about razing the Tropicana Las Vegas and building a Strip megaresort. So wouldn’t that be the Bally’s “flagship”? Or is it his priority to take the company private, as appears to be the case? (A special committee has been formed to study the offer.) In the meantime, there’s work to be done at Bally’s Atlantic City. Our East Coast correspondent “made a wrong turn and got here. It’s so empty that it’s creepy (but wait, it’s always that way) … I am wondering if Bally’s is up to the job of doing a large-scale renovation. As I wandered around, seeing worn carpet seams, rusted metal around mirrors in bathrooms, it reminded me of Uncle Carl’s Taj Mahal, not worth fixing … Hey, I found a 9 cent machine and for a total of 14 cents including a bonus, I won a few pennies.” So don’t say there’s no excitement to be had at the House of Kim.
IMHO, this post needs more context. Was it a just after the recent major snowstorm, when the region was still recovering? Was it on a different weekend when Hard Rock, Ocean, Borgata, Harrah’s and Trop were busy? Was it on a Wednesday morning, when the entire city is pretty slow? A statement of timing of the visit would help.
I would have to agree with Skippy on that one. When was the pic taken? I too took a spin (and ate dinner at Bally recently). While the casino Undoubtedly needs a major makeover (its tired and dark looking..definitely too much brown carpet and paint) from its neglect
under the prior owners.
BUT the new restaurants looked crowded and inviting; as did their sportsbook. I hope more is in store.