ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (September 14, 2021) – The 12th Annual “Harry Hurley in the Morning” Charity Dinner & Silent Auction is taking place once again at The Ocean Ballroom at Resorts Casino Hotel on Friday, October 1st at 4:00pm. This event honors Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) and who is one of the pioneers of casino entertainment booking. Cantone will make a speech at this special event as well as take part in a Q&A session that follows a gourmet dinner.
Tom Cantone, who prior to joining Mohegan Sun and leading its entertainment team in 2007, held senior entertainment roles with Sands Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City and Hershey Entertainment & Resort Co. This event, hosted by WPG Talk Radio’s Harry Hurley, is in honor of Cantone’s incredible career and contributions to the entertainment industry. In his four decade career, Cantone has booked more than 10,000 shows, concerts and sporting events that include the likes of Eddie Murphy, Billy Crystal, Prince, The Eagles, Bruce Springsteen and so many other legends. On top of that, Cantone is the author of his own book – “Book ‘Em; The Man Who Revolutionized Casino Entertainment.” All proceeds from this special evening will go to the “Hurley in the Morning Charity,” which benefits many area charities.
Ticket prices are $200.00 per-person and include a reception hour, an autographed copy of Tom’s book (“Book ‘Em”) and dinner.
Donation checks and inquiries can be emailed to Harry Hurley via: [email protected]
“We are thrilled to be returning to Resorts Casino Hotel for this very special event,” said Harry Hurley, Radio Personality for WPG Talk Radio. “Resorts’ President Mark Giannantonio and his team are always incredible hosts, and I can’t wait to honor my old friend, Tom Cantone, at this great event planned for October 1st!”
ABOUT RESORTS CASINO HOTEL
The resort that brought gaming to Atlantic City in 1978, Resorts Casino Hotel, a Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment Property, 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 recently celebrated a major milestone – their 40th anniversary in May 2018. Winner of 19 Casino Player Magazine 2021 “Best of Gaming Awards,” Resorts Casino Hotel has undergone $130 million in renovations, including the all new state-of-the-art Resorts Conference Center, a large $25 million room renovation project, and the $35 million Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville – themed entertainment complex with the only beach bar, Landshark Bar and Grill, on the Atlantic City sand open year – round. In 2018, Resorts also welcomed DraftKings Sportsbook at Resorts, an on-property retail space where guests can enjoy live, in-game and general sports betting around the world.
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment assumed management of Resorts Casino Hotel in 2012, a move that has set the stage for its return as the most exciting gaming destination in Atlantic City. Boasting a prime location spanning 21 acres at the northern end of the gamed Atlantic City Boardwalk, the resort features 942 guest rooms and suites in two hotel towers, an 80,000 square-foot casino, two theaters, 10 restaurants, a food court featuring six eateries, two VIP slot and table player lounges, a casino bar, indoor-outdoor swimming pool, health club and spa, salon, and retail shops. Its 64,000 square feet of technologically advanced meeting space includes 24 meeting and function rooms, most featuring natural light and ocean views, and a 13,000 square-foot ballroom. For more information, visit our website or call 1.609.340.6300. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram and view us on Youtube.
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