ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.,
Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Harrah's Resort Atlantic City celebrates its 40th
anniversary this weekend, commemorating four decades of
achievements and milestones. Beloved by generations across the
tri-state area, the premier bayside resort destination has evolved
to meet the ever-changing demand for new experiences and to reach
new audiences. Over the years, Harrah's Resort has hosted hundreds
of signature events, welcoming guests, countless celebrities, and
many notable guests through the years, making it a must-see hotel
and casino in Atlantic City.
What's more, the popular destination offers award-winning
restaurants with an array of accommodation options, including the
newly renovated Laguna and Coastal towers, showcasing stunning Bay
views.
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On the heels of the resort's latest hotel renovation, the
newly-formed Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) recently
announced its commitment to $400
million in total capital investments and improvements into
its Atlantic City resorts –
Caesars, Tropicana, and Harrah's Resort - over the next three
years.
Last month, Harrah's Resort received notable recognition by
being voted one of the country's Top 10 Casinos Outside Las
Vegas by USA Today's 10 Best
Readers Poll. Additionally, Caesars Rewards received top accolades
as the #1 Best Players Club in the nation for the third
consecutive year, strengthened by the property having the loosest
slots in Atlantic City*, offering
the highest total slot payback percentage in the seaside gaming
town for the seventh year straight. (*Based on NJ DGE monthly
revenue statistics & Strictly Slots magazine).
"With three premier resorts in the market, and as the largest
employer in Atlantic County,
Atlantic City is critical to the
success of Caesars Entertainment," said Steve Callender, Regional President for Caesars
Entertainment. "Under the newly-formed Caesars Entertainment,
we have over 60 million Caesars Rewards customers, many of whom
live within driving distance of our properties. Having spent
my entire career in the City, I have a special appreciation of this
landmark 40th anniversary for Harrah's Resort, the gaming industry
and Atlantic City. 2020 has
presented us with challenges unlike anything we have endured before
over the past four decades. I am extremely grateful and proud
of the teams at Harrah's, Tropicana and Caesars, who continue to
deliver first-class service to our guests, while putting health and
safety at the forefront of the experience," he added.
"For almost half a century now, Harrah's Resort has been
committed to Atlantic City and has
helped lead the way in positioning the city as a leading gaming
& entertainment destination on the East Coast," explained
Ron Baumann, Senior Vice President
& General Manager for Caesars & Harrah's Resort. "But
most importantly, however, is our dedication to helping make the
community we serve a great place to both work and play.
Through all the ebbs and flows this market has seen, including the
unprecedented times we are living through right now, Harrah's has
continued to thrive over the last 40 years, and we attribute much
of our success to our day-one employees who deliver top-notch
service to our guests each day, and our loyal customers. While the
celebration may look a bit different this year, we are unbelievably
proud of our team members and thank our customers for their
loyalty."
A 40-Year Legacy
For the past 40 years, Harrah's has hit many notable milestones;
however, the destination is most proud to be home to 40 day one
team members who have been with the company from the first day the
resort opened its doors and are actively working right now. For
more than four decades, these legacy team members have delivered
superior customer service and a welcoming smile that Harrah's loyal
customers have come to know and love.
Known for delivering exceptional entertainment and dining,
Harrah's Resort Atlantic City continues to offer guests curated
experiences through an impressive roster of fine dining
establishments. A notable restaurant is Gordon Ramsay Steak,
celebrating two years as one of Atlantic
City's only two restaurants by a Michelin Star chef, and his only restaurants in
the tri-state region. The celebrated television personality and
7-Michelin star chef opened his first steakhouse concept at
Harrah's in 2018.
"For me, Gordon Ramsay Steak at Harrah's Resort has been one of
the most exciting steak houses I've ever opened. Thank you to
Caesars Entertainment for being a great partner, the team at
Harrah's helping bring this vision to life, and to our customers
for their loyalty. I know this year has been difficult, but I can't
wait to get back to Harrah's to help celebrate their 40th
birthday."- Gordon Ramsay
When Harrah's doors reopened in July and outside dining was a
premier amenity, the team found a creative way to give Gordon
Ramsay Steak a "breath of fresh air" with a pop-up experience on
the rooftop of the resort's famed Pool, offering al fresco dining
"Under The Stars."
As of November 2020, Gordon Ramsay
Steak has crossed off some exceptional milestones, including:
- Served 126,234 ounces of Wagyu Beef (equal to 7,889
pounds)
- Sold 87,000 steaks and are approaching 90,000 this month.
- Served 12,810 Sticky Toffee Puddings signature desserts
- Served 12,030 Beef Wellingtons
- Will serve its 150,000 dining cover this month
In addition to Gordon Ramsay Steak, Harrah's Resort offers an
array of dining options ranging from fine dining to quick-service,
including Martorano's, Guy's Sammich Joint by Guy Fieri, A.C. Burger Co., Coastal Craft
Kitchen & Bar, and more.
A 40-Year Commitment To The Community
Since opening its doors on November 22,
1980, Harrah's Resort Atlantic City has been committed to
building a strong South Jersey community. In 2019, the resort
supported hundreds of community organizations while empowering team
members to do the same. Additionally, Harrah's strives to do their
part to protect the environment through its industry-leading Code
Green initiative – part of the company's People, Planet, Play
platform – that translates to an eco-friendly guestroom experience
and LEED-certified $125 million
Waterfront Conference Center.
When Atlantic City casinos
closed their doors in April, Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City
Resorts launched a large-scale relief effort to support the
community and donated over 95% of its perishable food to local
organizations. Caesars Entertainment and its employee volunteers
delivered over 40,000 pounds of food, including fresh dairy,
produce, canned goods, and lunch meat to those in need at The
Community Food Bank of Southern NJ, The Salvation Army, and The
Atlantic City Rescue Mission Food. To ensure nothing was
wasted, recently perished items were donated to The Funny Farm
Animal Rescue in Mays Landing,
NJ.
Recently, the company has focused on helping to fight food
insecurity in the area, where the pandemic has impacted many
residents throughout Atlantic
County, starting with its recent $5,527 donation to The Community Food Bank of
N.J. (Egg Harbor Township), where
a portion of ticket sales from Harrah's Bayside Rock Live outdoor
concert series were donated.
Further extending their commitment to the community, Harrah's
Resort has delivered premade sandwiches to over 12 organizations in
the area each week, led by the culinary team at Harrah's. The
sandwiches will be used for lunches to support the new after school
program and teen center at the Boys & Girls Club and assist
non-profits in area fighting food insecurity and homelessness in
Atlantic City. Recently, more than
180 sandwiches were donated to Covenant House, a place that
provides youth homeless shelters in the city, and 150 sandwiches
were recently delivered to Turning Point, an organization dedicated
to combating homelessness in the city, and will continue on a
weekly basis as needed. By the end of the year, nearly 20,000 items
will be distributed to organizations in Atlantic City.
Rewards and Celebrations - 40-year accomplishments
Harrah's Resort in Atlantic
City is known for attracting A-list celebrity hosts, D.J.s,
and performers straight off the Billboard Hot 100. Celebrities
known to frequent the Harrah's Resort grounds include Paris Hilton, DJ Pauly D, Brody Jenner, stars of Vanderpump Rules
James Kennedy, Tom Sandoval, Tom
Schwartz, and more.
Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City destinations, including
Harrah's Resort, are pacing to commemorate the distribution of its
one millionth mask this weekend – having collectively distributed a
million masks to team members and customers since reopening at
Harrah's, Caesars, and Tropicana. This milestone illustrates the
company's commitment to keeping their employees and guests
safe.
As a thank you to their guests who have made Harrah's Resort
Atlantic City an iconic destination, the resort is holding a
promotion every Saturday this month where the property will give
away 40,000 rewards credits every 40 minutes from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Additionally, Harrah's Resort Atlantic City is offering several
other promotions including up to 40% off for stays 30+ days in
advance, a 2-night stay for $99, and
more. For all deals, visit www.caesars.com/harrahs-ac
For additional information on what's open in Atlantic City, visit
www.caesars.com/atlantic-city/open
About Caesars Entertainment
Caesars Entertainment is
one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers
and the most geographically diverse U.S. casino-entertainment
company. Since its beginning in Reno,
Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through
development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars
Entertainment's resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®,
Harrah's® and Horseshoe® brand names. Caesars Entertainment's
portfolio also includes the Caesars Entertainment U.K. family of
casinos. Caesars Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and
value with its guests through a unique combination of great
service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational
excellence and technology leadership. Caesars Entertainment is
committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the
environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. For more
information, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate.
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