Surprise Jimmy Buffett Beach Concert Launches $35-Million Margaritaville Complex at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City

Large Crowds Mark Comeback of the Jersey Shore

Jimmy Buffett at celebratory beach concert at Resorts Casino Hotel (Photo: Business Wire)

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.--()--Crowds estimated at more than 75,000 took to the newly named LandShark Beach at Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, Saturday, for a free concert that included a surprise 90-minute performance by Jimmy Buffett. The iconic beach musician was in his element, wowing fans with hits including “Margaritaville” and "Come Monday" while kicking-off a summer-long series of live entertainment at the hotel. The free beach concert included performances by Andy Grammer, Mac McAnally and Wilson Phillips.

Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City’s very first casino back in 1978, has been reinvigorated with a total of $70 million in renovations, including the $35-million Margaritaville complex, which has infused the hotel with a fun, beach vibe much in evidence on Saturday. The Margaritaville complex encompasses a Margaritaville Café, LandShark Bar & Grill, Margaritaville-themed casino area, Five O’clock Somewhere bar, retail stores, and coffee shop.

Performance footage will be posted to this link post-event: https://vimeo.com/66677874
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About Resorts Casino Hotel

The resort that brought gaming to Atlantic City in 1978, Resorts Casino Hotel is at the top of its game today, offering world-class casino action in a relaxed environment that keeps the focus on fun. Resorts Casino Hotel made history as the first American casino outside of Nevada and celebrated its 35th anniversary in May 2013 with a new milestone: the opening of a $35-million Margaritaville casino and entertainment complex. Guests can keep in touch with Resorts Casino online at facebook.com/resortscasino, twitter.com/resortscasino instagram.com/resortscasino and youtube.com/resortscasino.

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority assumed management of Resorts Casino Hotel in Fall 2012 – a move that set the stage for its return as the most exciting gaming destination in Atlantic City. Boasting a prime location spanning 11 acres at the northern end of the famed Atlantic City Boardwalk, the resort features 942 guest rooms and suites in two hotel towers, a 99,951-square-foot casino, two theaters, six restaurants, two VIP slot and table player lounges, a casino bar, indoor-outdoor swimming pool, health club and spa, salon, and retail shops. Its 39,000 square feet of sophisticated meeting space includes seven meeting rooms and a 13,000-square-foot ballroom. For more information, visit http://www.resortsac.com

Contacts

Contact:
Middleton & Gendron Inc.
Jamie Donovan / Katherine Van Ness
(212) 980-9194 / (212) 284-9937
jdonovan@mg-pr.com / kvanness@mg-pr.com
or
Resorts Contact:
Resorts Casino Hotel
Courtney Birmingham
(609) 340-7620
cbirmingham@resortsac.com

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Surprise Jimmy Buffett Beach Concert Launches $35-Million Margaritaville Complex At Resorts Casino Hotel In Atlantic City

Contacts

Contact:
Middleton & Gendron Inc.
Jamie Donovan / Katherine Van Ness
(212) 980-9194 / (212) 284-9937
jdonovan@mg-pr.com / kvanness@mg-pr.com
or
Resorts Contact:
Resorts Casino Hotel
Courtney Birmingham
(609) 340-7620
cbirmingham@resortsac.com