Tropicana Atlantic City News - Page 16

News Brief: In the latest round of layoffs shaking the Boardwalk casino, Tropicana has eliminated its limousine department, costing about 40 employees their jobs, one of the drivers said Wednesday.

A settlement package of $101 million has been awarded to the families of the four construction workers killed and more than 30 others injured in the October 30, 2003, catastrophic collapse of the Tropicana Casino parking garage.

A New Jersey man has sued Aztar Corporation, the owner of Atlantic City's Tropicana Casino and Resort, for failing to protect him and other individuals from the dangers of secondhand smoke.

News Brief: Never gambled in a casino? Atlantic City's gaming halls want to change that. And some of them are offering sweet deals to any new customer who walks in the door.

Tropicana Casino and Resort will light a 25 foot Holiday Tree in Fiesta Plaza at The Quarter.

ProJo Poker and the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City will play host to 26 weekly tournaments beginning Wednesday, Sept. 21 and running through January 18, 2006.

The Quarter at Tropicana Casino and Resort is thrilled by recent awards and accolades it has received from regional and national publications, as well as industry trade publications, recognizing its excellence in dining and hospitality.

With the opening of The Quarter, the $280 million non-gaming expansion, Tropicana Casino and Resort has taken the lead in the city's revitalization.

The Washington Post featured Atlantic City, NJ on the cover of its Travel Section and branded The Quarter and Tropicana Casino and Resort with the city's highest mark and only "A+."

Tropicana Casino and Resort announced the implementation of a dress code for guests visiting The Quarter, Tropicana's new $280 million addition.

News Brief: Boxing will return to the Tropicana Casino and Resort on Friday with a card presented by Duva Boxing and CSI Sports.

News Brief: Gambling revenue at Atlantic City's 12 gaming halls dipped 1.1 percent to $375 million in November, according to figures released Friday by the state Casino Control Commission.

A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.

News Brief: Industry analysts say that The Quarter at Tropicana Casino & Resort will help attract a different customer and help the bring in more non-gaming revenue.

The Tropicana Casino and Resort has unveiled its $280 million multi- faceted expansion project, The Quarter at Tropicana.

The Tropicana Casino and Resort has unveiled its $280 million multi- faceted expansion project, The Quarter at Tropicana.

News Brief: Two workers were injured in separate incidents at the Showboat and the Tropicana Casino Resort.

News Brief: The monthlong strike in which thousands of union workers walked off the job at seven casinos was bad for business. It was also good for business.

News Brief: After months of speculation about the project's fate, Aztar Corp announces that the $280 million Atlantic City Tropicana expansion will finally open by Thanksgiving Day.

Aztar Corporation has provided an update on the status of the expansion construction project at its Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey.