The Casino File: ‘Whiskey Week’ at Bally’s Atlantic City; ‘Dancing With the Stars’ at Borgata; Big winners
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Bally's Atlantic City is hosting Whiskey Week from February 2-6. The gaming hall is presenting 17 events, only one of which is open to the public. There will be a four-course tasting dinner at Guy Fieri's Chophouse, three Frank Sinatra-themed, four course tasting dinners at Jerry Longo's meatball’s & martinis and a trivia night at Water Dog. Crown Royal is sponsoring a Purple Bag Project in the hotel lobby. The event is aimed at promoting the use of whiskeys and educating the staff.
Dancing With the Stars is coming to Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Friday at 8 p.m. The troupe is headed up by special guest star Kaitlyn Bristowe. Other cast members include Brandon Armstrong, Sasha Farber, Emma Slater and Koko Iwasaki.
The new year has begun with a bang for two lucky gamblers. A guest placed a $5 bet on a Mississippi Stud progressive table game and won $721,000 at Caesars Atlantic City. Robert Williams of Philadelphia won a jackpot of $399,319 at Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia.
