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Revel to open new $2B. casino by late 2010, company says
By DONALD WITTKOWSKI Staff Writer, 609-272-7258 (Published: December 6, 2007) ATLANTIC CITY - Gamblers, mark your calendars. Atlantic City's 12th casino will open by November 2010. You can bet on it. So says Revel Entertainment Group, the developer of a proposed $2 billion megaresort that will feature one or two hotel towers soaring more than 700 feet above the Boardwalk. "We expect the project to open somewhere in 2010, November or perhaps a little bit earlier," said Kevin DeSanctis, Revel's chairman and chief executive officer. DeSanctis revealed the date Wednesday during a Revel presentation at the Wachovia Global Real Estate Securities Conference in New York. Previously, the company had said it hoped to open the casino sometime in the second half of 2010. Last month, Revel unveiled architectural designs for twin hotel towers of 1,900 rooms each and another curvy building, containing the casino, that appears sculpted by waves. The hotel towers would rise 710 feet high, making them the tallest buildings in Atlantic City. DeSanctis noted during the New York conference that Revel will decide later on whether to build both towers simultaneously or hold off on the second one until market conditions dictate. Most of his comments were a recap of what Revel has already said of the project, including a price tag in the $2 billion range. Known only as "Revel," the casino hotel will have a private beach and feature an ocean theme. "At the end of the day, our goal is very simple. Our company is creating a place where adults can have fun," DeSanctis said. Revel is redeveloping a barren, 20-acre oceanfront site next to Showboat Casino Hotel. Contractors are installing the piles that will serve as the underpinnings for the foundation and plan to start work on the steel superstructure in the spring. Amenities will include 500,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment attractions, a 5,500-seat arena for concerts and conventions and Atlantic City's first Las Vegas-style wedding chapel. "Atlantic City suffers from a problem where there's nothing to do," DeSanctis said. "So part of our thought process is that you have to give people things to do. That's what our goal is in creating some of these amenities." Revel is partners in the project with New York investment bank Morgan Stanley, which owns the land. DeSanctis told the conference that Revel plans to let the credit crisis calm down before seeking financing for the project, probably in the second quarter of 2008. "I think everyone here can agree that going out to the credit markets right now would probably not result in an optimal experience for us," he said. To e-mail Donald Wittkowski at The Press: DWittkowski@pressofac.com |
Is the tower the MGM grand?
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so, is this project being built?
i found a link for madison concrete: http://www.madisonconcrete.com/m_projects.php and it looks like they are pouring concrete... anyone has any pics, updates? |
http://www.revelentertainment.com/im...-Exterior2.jpg
http://www.gamblingweblog.com/wp-con...ity/revel1.jpg http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/userf...erior4-thm.jpg http://www.gamblingweblog.com/wp-con...ity/revel2.jpg This is officially under construction and well over 10 floors high as of 2 months ago |
Looks like two Borgotas rising.
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really under construction. time to move the thread me thinks.
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From the AC Comp thread
1: Tower 1 is real tall. It looks shorter than it is because its so long. But from a distance (Trump Marina Parking structure) you can tell that it is taller than the Trump Taj Ambassador Tower and about even with the Chairman's tower. The parking stucture for Revel is virtually done, the podium on Oriental Ave is massive. Towers over the tiny 1 family houses on (i think it was Metropolitan). the boardwalk frontage is equal to the frontage of Taj Mahal and Showboat combined. Really large and all wavy reflective glass. There isn't anything like this anywhere else on the boardwalk. Im actually not sure if im a big fan of it. When the sun hits it directly in the sunrise it should be awe inspiring. Tower 2 has stopped. It hasn't risen at all since the last time i was down in AC in early September. It was a bad choice to even start that tower in my opinion. Wait until you are up and running before you start a second. Borgata waited a couple years before Waterclub came along. That seems to be the better way. Hell look how long it took Taj Mahal to get a second tower. Anyways, im sure that decision will be scrutinized. It was a fun trip, even if I got stopped by the cops for running across Brigantine Ave between Trump Marina and Borgata. They were not jerks, they were polite and were just doing their job. They thought i was taking pics of the bridges instead of the hotels. In my defense though, it AC had built crosswalks or even sidewalks between those three hotels, i would have gladly used them. anyways, gonna go clean up pics and post. 2.Revel-Part 1 of 3 From a distance From the Borgata http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9330.jpg From Harrahs http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9429.jpg From Trump Marina http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9461.jpg The tower is taller than Taj's Ambassador tower and running even with the new Chairman's tower http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9475.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9514.jpg |
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Revel 3 of 3 Boardwalk frontage The boardwalk frontage is very wavy reflective glass. unlike anything else on the boardwalk. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9694.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9695.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9696.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9697.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9700.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9701.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9702.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9717.jpg You can tell there will be some sort of atrium here with a glass ceiling and an elevator bank at the opening http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9719.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9721.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9722.jpg The 2nd tower is on the right and is completely stalled out. It was at this height the last time I came to AC 7 months ago http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9726.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9727.jpg The enormous Revel boardwalk frontage looking down to the other casinos down south http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9731.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9738.jpg The entire Revel boardwalk frontage from the beach http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9739.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9740.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9741.jpg Possible retail locations on the boardwalk http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9750.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9751.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9752.jpg Revel mixed in with Showboat and both Taj Mahal towers http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9817.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_9825.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_0024.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...m/IMG_0027.jpg |
Is it topped out, and how much feet will it be when its complete?
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I think it still has a quarter ways to go. its supposed to be 70 stories. unknown height in feet. Im not sure if the 70 is still relevant but looking at the split elevator cores it looks reasonable.
For comparison its about even right now with the chairman's tower of Taj which is 42 floors at 429. Revel is supposed to be the tallest buildings in New Jersey outside of Jersey City |
From several sources I have heard 710 feet, which is pretty big.
I made a rendering out of Scruffy's pictures. http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/8...5147428683.jpg http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/2...8257434698.jpg |
hot damn. i hope thats true
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Brian Wilson Photography on Flickr
From the top... http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/...38fec601_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/...66fbb763_o.jpg |
Why is this not in the construction thread? Come on mods!
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Must see shots of the building itself.
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Thread moved.
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Man we need some pictures pronto!
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Revel Nearly Topped out
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/7392/1020091726.jpg
Last couple feet for the parapet from a distance. |
Took these on Friday while down for the night at the Trump Taj. Was kind of hoping to get up a little closer to take some shots from the boardwalk and whatnot but it was WAY too cold and windy for my blood. I will try again when I go back down in a month.
1. http://distinctdisadvantage.comuv.com/pictures/ac3.jpg 2. http://distinctdisadvantage.comuv.com/pictures/ac2.jpg 3. http://distinctdisadvantage.comuv.com/pictures/ac1.jpg |
Is it true that a Chinese company is finishing the building?
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Holy cow! That is one big casino!
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as of 09.04.2011
according to people inside - casino will open in May 2012 http://images15.fotki.com/v230/photo...city213-vi.jpg http://images15.fotki.com/v2/photos/...city215-vi.jpg http://images107.fotki.com/v780/phot...city216-vi.jpg http://images114.fotki.com/v74/photo...city218-vi.jpg |
44 retail stores
6 pools with cabanas 3 theaters 2 night clubs 12 restaurants http://images114.fotki.com/v74/photo...city228-vi.jpg http://images59.fotki.com/v255/photo...ity2301-vi.jpg http://images28.fotki.com/v141/photo...city239-vi.jpg http://images110.fotki.com/v629/phot...ity2439-vi.jpg http://images28.fotki.com/v118/photo...city244-vi.jpg http://images54.fotki.com/v77/photos...ity2444-vi.jpg http://images114.fotki.com/v75/photo...ity2447-vi.jpg |
I think it should be changed to U/C from PRO
P.S Casino will have 47 (70?) stories 710 ft / 216 m |
Wow.
That looks incredible.
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Casino will have 47 (70?) stories 710 ft / 216 m
Wow amazing and huge! - I just love it. The cladding is slick yo! |
Does anyone know if it is possible to see the Philadelphia skyline from the upper rooms of the tall hotels?
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Damn, that's not bad for AC.
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Damn, this is crazy good. I wonder if the interiors are just as sexy.
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Whoever designed that interaction with the boardwalk needs to be fired.
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Its not bad, its just not person friendly, but it sort of has this mirage aspect to it, with the curves and blue tinted glass interaction with the sky.
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Amazing how under the radar a 700 footer can be.
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Philadelphia and Atlantic City are not that far away. Here's a picture of Philadelphia's skyline from the NJ Pine Barrens (very close to AC).
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This is relatively urban and a huge step forward for AC.
I love it so far! :) |
Cool looking building. Walked by it last summer. Seems taller than the 710 feet listed.
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Completed
Only the north tower was built; this casino closed Sept. 2014 http://www.casino.org/news/revel-cas...ost-bankrupcty http://www.casino.org/news/wp-conten...-1-mainimg.jpg |
This thread should be merged with ATLANTIC CITY, NJ | Revel Casino | 710 feet| 47 Floors, which is already in the completed archives.
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