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Jottings for a slow news day

It’s business as usual in Atlantic City. For example, it’s no wonder that the Golden Nugget (pictured) is at the bottom of the burg’s casino pile. Our man on the Boardwalk visited the Nugget recently and was charged a steep $90 in resort fees—for a comped room, no less … MGM Resorts International needs to be more George with its Las Vegas Grand Prix guests. It recently sent out an offer for four-day race tickets, free Wolfgang Puck food, opening-ceremony access—but only $40 in free play. That’s not going to attract the big spenders. Maybe event barkers are succumbing to their own hype that gambling revenue is going to triple (we’re not making that up) during Formula One weekend … Bally’s Corp. has quickly redubbed short-term Bally’s Casino as Bally’s Chicago. They’re promoting it to their customer base via Bally’s Vicksburg fliers mailed to Philadelphia customers. As though Vicksburghers are going to fly up to Chicago, especially when no special offers are on the table.