Atlantic City gambling on zany promotions

Monday, 21 Jul, 2011 0

Facing stiff competition and a still sluggish economy, Atlantic City is turning to zany promotions as a cheap way to draw crowds, casino executives tell the Press of Atlantic City.

“The gaming industry is staging wacky promotions that would make P.T. Barnum proud,” says the newspaper.

Examples:

  • Pickle-bobbing contests.
  • A beat the ice block contest where contestants had to keep two body parts on the ice at all times to see who could last the longest.
  • There’s also a “Chick Tac Toe” where contestants play the game with a “bimbo,” as well as a World Beer Pong Tour event with a $25,000 grand prize.

By David Wilkening



 

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