Celebrities Flock to Atlantic City for Ocean Casino Resort's Unconventional Grand Opening Event
A unique and lively opening celebration marked the debut of Ocean's 18 Mini Golf & Bar at the newly renovated Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, drawing the attention of Hollywood A-listers. The venue, boasting an 8,000-square-foot space featuring two nine-hole courses with digital scorekeeping and a sports bar that showcases an aquarium theme through hologram displays.
Notable attendees included actors Christopher McDonald, best known for his role as Shooter McGavin in the "Happy Gilmore" film franchise, alongside "Jersey Shore" stars Sammi Giancola and Jenni 'JWoww' Farley. The event also featured a special appearance by the Phillie Phanatic.
According to bar owner Mark Benevento, Ocean's 18 aims to redefine entertainment options in Atlantic City with its first-of-its-kind mini golf experience within a casino setting. This bold move is part of an extensive $50 million renovation at Ocean Casino Resort, which was originally opened as the Revel hotel and casino in 2012.
As part of this larger-scale transformation, the resort has undergone significant updates, including the opening of new restaurants and a revamp of its gaming space, which now boasts over 135,000 square feet of gaming area. The $270 million renovation project, initiated in 2018, also includes updates to the hotel's guest rooms and suites.
Ocean's 18 is set to open with daytime hours for all ages, but will shift to evening-only operations after 9 p.m., catering exclusively to guests aged 21 and above.
A unique and lively opening celebration marked the debut of Ocean's 18 Mini Golf & Bar at the newly renovated Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, drawing the attention of Hollywood A-listers. The venue, boasting an 8,000-square-foot space featuring two nine-hole courses with digital scorekeeping and a sports bar that showcases an aquarium theme through hologram displays.
Notable attendees included actors Christopher McDonald, best known for his role as Shooter McGavin in the "Happy Gilmore" film franchise, alongside "Jersey Shore" stars Sammi Giancola and Jenni 'JWoww' Farley. The event also featured a special appearance by the Phillie Phanatic.
According to bar owner Mark Benevento, Ocean's 18 aims to redefine entertainment options in Atlantic City with its first-of-its-kind mini golf experience within a casino setting. This bold move is part of an extensive $50 million renovation at Ocean Casino Resort, which was originally opened as the Revel hotel and casino in 2012.
As part of this larger-scale transformation, the resort has undergone significant updates, including the opening of new restaurants and a revamp of its gaming space, which now boasts over 135,000 square feet of gaming area. The $270 million renovation project, initiated in 2018, also includes updates to the hotel's guest rooms and suites.
Ocean's 18 is set to open with daytime hours for all ages, but will shift to evening-only operations after 9 p.m., catering exclusively to guests aged 21 and above.
. Who knew mini golf & bars could be so lit?! I mean, having actors like Chris McDonald and Jersey Shore stars at the event is a major win for Atlantic City - it's definitely giving me some ideas for my own social media campaigns 
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I'm definitely going to check this out when it opens - who needs the beach when you have a mini golf course with a bar, right? 
I mean, it's like they took a page out of the past and put it in a casino...which, let's be real, was already kinda wild back in the day 
. And to have some A-listers showing up? That's just icing on the cake! 
But what really gets me is how nostalgic this whole vibe is. It's like stepping into a time capsule, but with hologram displays and aquariums 
. I'm not sure if it's gonna be a hit or a miss, but one thing's for sure - it's definitely gonna be entertaining to watch from afar 
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I mean, think about it... what does Ocean's 18 represent? A fusion of fun and entertainment, that's what! It shows us that life is all about taking risks and trying new things, just like this mini golf place. You never know what you might discover or who you'll meet until you step out of your comfort zone 
- its so lit!!! i mean who needs vegas when ur got atlantic city right in ur own backyard? their mini golf & bar is like, whoa! digital scorekeeping & aquarium theme thru hologram displays? sounds like total fire 
. i'm def gonna have to check it out when i visit acr soon 
. btw, cant wait for them to open up their own events space & host more ragers like this grand opening party 
I love that Ocean's 18 is redefining entertainment in AC with its unique mini golf experience. The renovation project looks massive, too - $270 million is no joke! 
So I heard from a "reliable source" that the Phillie Phanatic was actually flown in from Philly just for this event lol! Anyway, Ocean's 18 is low-key becoming the new hotspot in AC. The mini golf course is so lit, I've been getting these sick Instagram stories from people who went to the opening night 
. And can we talk about how cool it is that they have a bar inside with an aquarium theme?! It's giving me life! 
I'm thinking of checking it out when I get back from vacay. The $50 million renovation is huge, but I'm glad they're bringing in all this new energy to the city. AC is finally getting its due respect 
! anywayz, i checked some stats and it seems that the $270m renovation project is still on track 
! gaming area now spans 135k sq ft & new restaurants have opened up 
guess who's buzzing about it? 
The Phillie Phanatic at least made it somewhat redeeming, but overall I think it's just another attempt to cash in on Atlantic City's tourist vibes. And what's with the two different age groups for mini golf? Is that like some kind of weird experiment? 
! 18 holes of fun sounds like the perfect addition to my NYC vacation plans later this year 
. I'm intrigued by the aquarium theme and hologram displays at the sports bar - sounds like an epic spot for a group outing or date night with friends 
. Can't wait to check it out when it opens!
And having the Phillie Phanatic there is just the icing on the cake 
. Atlantic City was already cool, but now it's like the ultimate party spot 
? it's dope that they're bringin' this kinda vibe to the city. i mean, who needs another casino when u can get some sick golf action and drinks all in one place? 
. and 8k sq ft space is HUGE! think they're gonna make atlantic city's entertainment scene pop 
. not sure about the age restriction tho... who gets to choose when the fun ends? 
and can you believe all these celebs came out for it? sammi & jwoww slaying the mini golf game 
... like we're all going to magically become responsible adults at that hour or something? I'm good with my free time, thanks 
. Can they just focus on improving their actual gaming options instead of trying to be some novelty act?
it looks like so much fun! i mean, who wouldn't want to play mini golf with a sports bar and an aquarium theme? 
i'm curious to try out this place when it opens, maybe we can even get some updates from inside