Dine, Shop, Party and Gamble in The Quarter at Tropicana

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has recently approved a temporary test of casino gaming in The Quarter at Tropicana Casino & Resort as a test operation.  Tropicana expects to commence gaming in The Quarter in November which will coincide with the Tropicana Atlantic City's 30th anniversary. This will be the first time in Atlantic City history that gaming has been approved on the city side of Pacific Avenue.

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"Over the years, Tropicana has always been home to groundbreaking entertainment options," said Tony Rodio, Tropicana's president and chief executive officer. "We are proud to once again lead the way by being first to offer gaming on the city side of Pacific Avenue along with all of the dining, shopping and nightlife options offered In The Quarter. My team and I are grateful to the DGE for their forward-thinking. Their approval will allow Tropicana to redefine Atlantic City excitement once again."

The Quarter, which debuted in November of 2004, is a mega-million dollar dining, shopping and entertainment complex located at Tropicana Casino and Resort, and is one of the largest non-gaming expansions in Atlantic City. Celebrating 1940s Havana, the three-story, 200,000-square-foot indoor facility replicates the Cuban capital's vibrant "Old World" streetscape, representing the first Las Vegas-style destination in Atlantic City. The Quarter features iconic restaurants Palm Restaurant, Red Square, Carmine's of New York, P.F. Chang's China Bistro and Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar.

Tropicana will launch gaming in Fiesta Plaza, located centrally in The Quarter, with eleven slot machines.  Should electronic table games get approved by the DGE Tropicana would seek to add such games to that location as well.  Once the DGE has had an opportunity to review and fully approve Tropicana's gaming operations in The Quarter, Tropicana expects to seek regulatory approval to expand its gaming operation further by adding additional slots, electronic table games and live table games throughout The Quarter.

"When you visit The Quarter, you'll see it is the ultimate destination for grown-up fun with exciting dining and entertainment venues and the area's most sought-after shops. It's packed on any given weekend year 'round, so adding gambling makes sense, and will offer our guests an even more exciting venue to enjoy," Rodio continued.

Tropicana Casino & Resort is a 24-hour gaming destination located on the beach and Boardwalk. Featuring 2,078 rooms and suites and home of The Quarter, a 200,000 square foot entertainment complex, Tropicana is the premier resort in Atlantic City. With more than 20 restaurants, 20 shops, 14 bars and lounges, 2 pools, an IMAX Theatre and a spa, Tropicana is consistently rated as the "Must-See Attraction" in Atlantic City. For more information, visit the official Web site at www.tropicana.net.

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Tropicana Entertainment Inc. ("Tropicana Entertainment") owns and operates 8 casinos and resorts in Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, and New Jersey.  In addition, the Company owns a development property in Aruba.  Tropicana Entertainment properties collectively have 5,750 rooms, 8,300 slot positions and 240 table games.

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