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Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City To Open Five New Dining, Nightlife, & Spa Concepts This Spring
Building on its legacy of four decades of success in the Atlantic City market, the Marina District’s first casino-hotel, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, announced today it will debut five new offerings this spring that introduce a brand-new spa and four new dining, nightlife and entertainment concepts for guests to enjoy.
Following the excitement of Caesars Entertainment’s recently-announced commitment of $400 million in capital investment and improvements into its Atlantic City resorts over the next three years, which includes upgrades to guestrooms and suites in Harrah’s Atrium Tower, Harrah’s Resort will additionally unveil five new offerings that will further complement the new guestroom renovations. These enhancements to the overall resort include:
The Spa at Harrah’s Resort – a first-class spa experience conveniently situated adjacent to The Pool, Fitness Center, and The Waterfront Conference Center
The Lobby Bar – an expanded and upgraded bar experience that will serve as the ultimate pre and post destination for an evening out at the resort with top-shelf selections, craft cocktails, and over 70 variations of whiskey and spirits
The Baywalk at Harrah’s – an outdoor, bayside container bar with dining and live music
Rum Point Crab House – a fresh crab and seafood restaurant with scenic sunsets and water views
A new dining and nightlife experience at the resort’s famous Pool at Harrah’s.
“Harrah’s Resort was the very first casino to open in the Marina District more than 40 years ago. It helped transform the area into a sophisticated resort destination within the market,” said Gregg Klein, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City. “Four decades later, we are continuing to evolve and introduce brand-new amenities and first-to-market experiences here in Atlantic City. Building on our recently-announced room enhancements to our Atrium hotel tower, these five new concepts will further position our resort as the ultimate summer destination with something for everyone under one roof.”
All five new offerings will open in time for Memorial Day weekend, with the first phase of the Atrium Tower project completed by Summer 2021.
The All-New Atrium Hotel Tower at Harrah’s Resort
The all-new Atrium Tower at Harrah’s Resort is part of Caesars Entertainment’s commitment to $170 million in hotel renovations in the Atlantic City market. The tower offers spectacular views and fresh design elements in rooms ranging from 450 to 700 square feet per room.
Designed by Interior Image Group, the remodeled guestroom and suites were inspired by the casino’s upscale, yet accessible brand of hospitality with rich elements that are fun, lively and vibrant playing off the resort’s sophisticated Marina District locale. Renderings of the Atrium Tower guestrooms and suites are available HERE.
The Spa at Harrah’s Resort
Debuting May 2021
Opening this May, The Spa at Harrah’s Resort will be a new peaceful oasis for guests to enjoy and recharge for an evening out at the casino-hotel. This state-of-the-art sanctuary will allow guests to take a break from the action in sophisticated style. The sprawling spa retreat will feature 23 treatment rooms, including a deluxe couples suite, complete with an in-room Jacuzzi and fireplace, and a menu of customized spa and salon services, which include skincare, massage and body treatments, as well as nail care, makeup artistry and hair design. Amenities will include individual flat-screen televisions that grace the cutting-edge manicure stations and pedicure chairs, both an in-spa retail and makeup boutique, a hair styling area and separate female and male “wet zones” complete with steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi pool surrounding a fireplace. At this pampering paradise, guests can also relax poolside at Harrah’s spectacular glass dome pool complex located directly across from the spa where the temperature is 82 degrees all year long.
The Lobby Bar
Opening May 2021
Harrah’s Resort will enhance The Lobby Bar, which is located in the center of the property, doubling the size of the existing bar. It will offer a relaxed, casual environment for guests to grab a specialty drink or classic cocktail. The extensive menu will feature a variety of spirits and creative handcrafted cocktails such as the Fire Flight, a house-made cinnamon elixir shaken with three whiskeys and bourbons and the Sage Peppercorn Smash, made with fresh lemon, sage and mint muddled with house-made peppercorn sage simple syrup, finished with Dad’s Hat Rye whiskey. A variety of local craft beer, bottled beer and wine will also be featured.
The Baywalk at Harrah’s Resort
Opening Late May 2021
Inspired by the success of outdoor, bayside dining at the resort last summer, The Baywalk at Harrah’s Resort will be the ultimate summer destination in Atlantic City with live music, selections from the new Rum Point Crab House’s raw bar, and drinks along the water. With stunning views and refreshing bay breezes, The Baywalk will feature a custom-designed container bar, offering signature cocktails and drinks. The dining menu will feature a wide array of selections that will complement entertainment, games and interactive activities outside in the open air, including live music throughout the week. Signature bites include the Baywalk Burger, featuring aged Angus Beef paired with white cheddar and served with freshly prepared chips.
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Bragg Gaming Group, a leading global B2B iGaming content and technology provider, announced it has entered into a new financing agreement with the Bank of Montreal (BMO), a leading North American financial institution, pursuant to which BMO has made available to the Company certain credit facilities in a maximum aggregate amount of up to US$6.0 million to support its ongoing working capital and general corporate requirements (the BMO Facilities).
In connection with the closing of the BMO Facilities, Bragg has successfully repaid in full the outstanding promissory note with entities controlled by Doug Fallon (the Prior Note Indebtedness). The new BMO Facilities replace the Prior Note Indebtedness, signalling a significant step in the Company’s financial strategy to partner with a major commercial bank to support its growth.
“We are very pleased to establish this new relationship with the Bank of Montreal, a recognized leader in financial services. This new credit facility strengthens our balance sheet and provides us with a flexible capital structure to execute our strategic plan. The ability to secure financing from a major North American bank underscores the confidence in our business and our long-term growth prospects. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with BMO,” said Robbie Bressler, CFO of Bragg Gaming Group.
The BMO Facilities are secured by, amongst other things, a first-ranking security interest over all of the assets of the Company and certain of its key operating subsidiaries, and are uncommitted and are repayable upon the earlier of (i) demand by BMO, (ii) the occurrence of certain insolvency events, and (iii) on the one-year anniversary of the closing date, unless a one-year extension is granted at BMO’s discretion.
The agreement includes customary legal and financial covenants, including a requirement for the Company to maintain a Total Funded Debt to EBITDA ratio not exceeding 2.50:1.00, and a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.25:1.00. These financial covenants are to be tested on a consolidated basis at the end of each fiscal quarter.
The Company currently expects to draw on the BMO Facilities in Canadian dollars, which would result in estimated borrowing costs of 6.9%–7.9% for Prime-based loans or 5.9%–6.9% for CORRA-based loans, depending on the period of the draw and the Company’s leverage ratio. Standby fees on the unused portion of the revolving facility will range from 0.75% to 1.75% per annum, depending on leverage.
Management believes that based on the terms of the BMO Facilities, the Company’s borrowing costs on an annualized basis will be less than half of its Prior Note Debt.
Matevž Mazij, CEO of Bragg Gaming Group, said: “Securing this BMO facility represents a critical milestone in our strategic plan to strengthen Bragg’s financial foundation and accelerate value creation for our shareholders. With our cybersecurity incident contained and our borrowing costs cut by more than half, we are laser-focused on executing our strategic shift toward higher-quality earnings. The Company is prioritizing margin and cash generation over lower-margin revenue, and synergies realized post-quarter end to become a leaner operation. We’ve already realized EUR 2 million in annualized synergies and are on track to achieve our 20% Adjusted EBITDA margin target for the second half of 2025.
“Our recent leadership additions in AI and innovation, combined with our expanding partnerships with operators like Fanatics and Hard Rock Digital, position us to pursue highly accretive growth opportunities methodically. The Company remains focused on growing the business in a sustainable and margin-accretive manner, with strong momentum in the proprietary content and technology pipeline positioning Bragg for long-term profitable growth.
“We understand the importance of delivering results for our shareholders, and our board and management team are fully aligned and committed to executing the strategic initiatives that will drive value. With improved financial flexibility, a strengthened operational foundation, and clear milestones ahead, we believe we have the right strategy and team in place to unlock Bragg’s full potential. We remain committed to maximizing shareholder value as we build sustainable, profitable growth and ensure our strong operational performance translates into appropriate market valuation.”
Cyber Breach Update
The Company has also provided an update on its previously announced cybersecurity incident initially detected on August 16, 2025.
Immediately following detection, Bragg took appropriate steps to mitigate any potential impact of the breach. With the assistance of independent cybersecurity experts, the Company has followed industry best practices and considers that the incident is now resolved.
There continues to be no indication that any personal information was affected and the breach has had no impact on the ability of the Company to continue its operations. Bragg has also provided assurances to its customers regarding the security of its game titles. The Company has experienced no negative impact on its revenue or profitability and does not expect that the cost of responding to the incident will have a material financial impact on the Company.
The Company has already applied knowledge gathered from the investigation of the event to enhance its cyber security defenses.
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Independent slots studio Thunderkick has agreed a deal with Ontario-based operator Betty to supply the rapidly growing online casino with a diverse collection of globally popular titles.
Betty, an official partner of sporting franchises Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors, has risen to prominence since its 2022 establishment, when it was built following the consultation of 300 casino players to create the optimal iGaming environment.
Distinguishing itself from North American competitors by catering specifically to slot enthusiasts rather than sports bettors, the operator has curated a portfolio of 2,800 games, hand-picked to deliver customers maximum entertainment value.
Thunderkick’s content is the latest to be integrated into Betty’s online casino, and the agreement will see a selection of its most popular titles, including The Wildos 2, Midas Golden Touch 3, and Esqueleto Explosivo 3, made available to a greater number of Ontarian players.
Thunderkick marked its debut in the Canadian province in Q2 of 2024, and has since partnered with a network of leading operators to improve its market position. The collaboration with Betty will further amplify its visibility in a key jurisdiction as the provider looks to reinforce its reputation as a global slot developer.
Svante Sahlström, CCO at Thunderkick, said: “It’s our mission at Thunderkick to go deeper, not wider, in 2025. That means forging meaningful, lasting relationships in target markets as opposed to securing as many commercial deals as possible.
“Since entering Ontario over 12 months ago, we have worked tirelessly to enhance our presence in the province, and working with leading brands such as Betty allows us to bring our unique games to a deeper pool of Canadian players.”
Paraskeva Smirnova, Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty’s USP has always been our drive to build a slot portfolio with the very best titles from the industry’s most creative suppliers.
“Thunderkick’s passion for slot development is there for all to see, and the introduction of its games to our casino further elevates the consumer experience.”
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BCLC is pleased to announce the return of the New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference, taking place November 2–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.
This global event brings leading voices in research, policy and industry together to explore innovative approaches to safer gambling. Attendees can expect two days of forward-thinking dialogue, evidence-based insights and collaborative solutions to help shape the future of player health.
Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available
New to the 2026 conference, BCLC is excited to offer sponsorship opportunities to organizations that share BCLC’s passion for safer gambling. Benefits of sponsoring New Horizons 2026 include industry visibility, leadership recognition and meaningful engagement with a global audience. To learn more about sponsorship, please e-mail [email protected].
Registration and program details will be released later this fall.
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