Canada
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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Wealthsimple and Kalshi Partner to Bring Prediction Markets to Canada
Wealthsimple announced the release of Wealthsimple Predict, providing retail investors the ability to trade event contracts on Kalshi. The standalone application is scheduled to launch this summer. Through the app, users will have access to approximately 4000 Kalshi event-based contracts in categories Wealthsimple is authorized to offer in the Canadian market, specifically climate, financial markets, and economic indicators.
“Prediction markets are the fastest-growing segment of global financial markets, letting traders turn an opinion into a position on the factors that shape our world – where inflation is headed, what happens to rates, or how the year unfolds. Until now, Canadians have had limited access. Wealthsimple Predict gives Canadians a clean, well-designed way to access these markets, with education and guardrails built in from day one,” said Brett Huneycutt, co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Wealthsimple.
“Kalshi was founded on a simple belief: views on the future should have markets, and those markets should be available to everyone. That’s why we’re partnering with Wealthsimple, Canada’s leading financial innovator – to give everyday investors in Canada access to fair, secure, and regulated prediction markets,” said Alex Cuoci, Kalshi.
In March, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) authorized Wealthsimple to offer event and forecast contract trading, also known as prediction markets. These contracts are regulated as futures contracts (derivatives). The approval covers contracts with a 30-day settlement period or longer, within the categories of economic indicators, financial markets, and climate. Wealthsimple is the second investment dealer to receive regulatory approval from CIRO for prediction markets.
To access trading through Wealthsimple Predict, new clients must complete a standard Know Your Client (KYC) process. Education is built into every stage of the experience, including a guided orientation of a client’s first trade. The app also shows users key disclosures and definitions, including trading risk reminders, contract resolution information, notices that positions can be sold at any time, and liquidity risk warnings on lower-activity markets. Wealthsimple Predict will only be available to Canadian residents.
Kalshi is authorized to operate in the US as an event contracts exchange, with federal authority from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the regulatory authority for the U.S. derivatives market. Prediction markets follow the same regulatory framework applied to other financial assets traded in the US, such as equities, bonds, and traditional derivatives, with clear rules for price formation, settlement, and governance.
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Alberta
MediaTroopers lines up eight operator partners ahead of Alberta launch
MediaTroopers said it is preparing to launch in Alberta’s regulated gaming market on July 13, as Canada’s next regulated commercial gaming market opens.
The digital marketing and customer acquisition firm said it plans to enter Alberta alongside eight “premium operator” clients, which it said are also preparing for their own market entries. MediaTroopers did not name the operators.
The company said its Alberta offering will mirror its work in Ontario, including localized acquisition strategies, compliance-focused marketing, regional player education, and market-tailored performance campaigns.
MediaTroopers also said it has seen “strong interest” from Alberta players through pre-registration activity, without providing figures.
“Alberta represents an exciting next step for regulated iGaming in Canada, and Media Troopers is ready to support operators from day one,” said Shmulik Segal, CEO of Media Troopers. “Our experience in Ontario has given us a strong understanding of what it takes to enter a new Canadian market successfully, from compliance and localization to scalable player acquisition. With eight of our premium clients already preparing for launch and early pre-registration traction underway, we see Alberta as a market with tremendous potential.”
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Canada
MediaTroopers Makes Preparations for Upcoming Alberta Launch with Eight Premium Operator Partners
MediaTroopers, the leading digital marketing and customer acquisition firm, has announced that preparations are underway for its upcoming launch in Alberta’s regulated gaming market, scheduled to go live on July 13. As part of those preparations, MediaTroopers will enter the province with eight of its premium operator clients, who are already preparing for their own entries.
With the launch of Canada’s second regulated commercial gaming market, Alberta has quickly become one of the most anticipated market opportunities for operators looking to expand. MediaTroopers has already cemented itself as a reliable partner in Ontario’s regulated market, supporting operators in one of North America’s most competitive markets, and it will bring that same expertise as it enters Alberta.
Much like Ontario, MediaTroopers will continue to support operators in Alberta with localized acquisition strategies, compliance-focused marketing, regional player education, and market-tailored performance-driven campaigns.
MediaTroopers has already seen strong interest from Alberta players through pre-registration activity. With eight of its premium clients also preparing to go live, the company expects to play a pivotal role in helping other licensed operators to build up brand visibility and recognition among players in the region from day one.
With its launch in Alberta, MediaTroopers remains committed to supporting sustainable, responsible, and compliant growth across Canada’s regulated market.
“Alberta represents an exciting next step for regulated iGaming in Canada, and Media Troopers is ready to support operators from day one,” said Shmulik Segal, CEO of Media Troopers. “Our experience in Ontario has given us a strong understanding of what it takes to enter a new Canadian market successfully, from compliance and localization to scalable player acquisition. With eight of our premium clients already preparing for launch and early pre-registration traction underway, we see Alberta as a market with tremendous potential.”
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