Rock and Gambling In Atlantic City

From RockGamer, another Friend:
"Through a national deal with Harrah’s Entertainment and MTV, Rock Band nights will be offered three times a week at Harrah’s Resort, Bally’s Atlantic City’s Wild Wild West Casino and the House of Blues at Showboat Casino-Hotel.
And to get you out of your house, Harrah’s is offering some big-time prizes, including a grand prize of $10,000 and a chance to open up for the B-52’s at the House of Blues on May 9.
“We’re really hoping this gets some regional and national buzz,” says Harrah’s Regional Director of Entertainment Jason Spencer. “The initial buzz has been great. We have high hopes.”
Here’s how it works: The competitions start on Wednesday, March 4, at Harrah’s Eden Lounge, followed by Thursday, March 5, at the Sports Bar at Bally’s, and Friday, March 6, at the House of Blues."

Sounds like fun, but a bit impractical, and only for those who live near AC or participating cities. Who will want to drive 2 1/2 hours (from my end anyway) to participate in a competition. OK, the B-52s are a bit...a lot...um... better, than Panic At The Disco and Dashboard Confessional, however all the competition days ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WEEK. Wouldn't it be easier to host it on the weekend when people are actually coming?

I'm heading down March 28th when my Dad's playing in a WSOP Satellite Tourney, so maybe they'll have a stage set up where anyone can play regardless.

Harrah's is good though. I went there the week after my 21st birthday, and lost about $150. However, I came upon this PROTIP: Sit at a penny slot, put in 10 bucks, play one cent at a time, and get free booze.

New Jersey taxpayer dollars at work people.

Currently workin' on "Don't Fear The Reaper". Right now it looks like the only challenge is just arpeggiating the legendary intro.