Chuck Darrow

Chuck Darrow has spent more than four decades as a writer and broadcaster specializing in covering the Philadelphia region’s arts, entertainment and casinos. He is still afraid he may one day have to work for a living.

Recent Articles from this Writer

The comedy of Steven Wright: Cerebral, offbeat and politically incorrect?

These days, even the ostensibly innocuous comedy of Steven Wright is coming under scrutiny from some quarters.
CasiNotes: Summer attractions at the casinos: ‘90s nostalgia, lots of laughs – and Vincent Van Gogh?

From Kevin Hart and The Chainsmokers to Amy Schumer and Tom Jones, a small army of show biz A-listers are headed to the region’s gambling dens.
Casinotes: No smoking continues at Rivers Casino plus Joe Rogan experiences Atlantic City

Patrons and staffers at Rivers Casino Philadelphia can breathe easily: Smoking remains prohibited on the casino floor. Without any public announcement, on April 29, the Fishtown gambling den decided to keep in place the casino smoking ban that was instituted…
Kelsey Grammer talks “Cheers” and jeers your beers, unveils new craft ale that doesn’t suck

The Emmy-winning actor doesn't "give a shit" if he's lost work because of his politics but is focused more on hawking the latest from his upstate New York based brewery Faith American.
Casinotes: Ed Bassmaster at Rivers Casino plus new features at Oceans

The Northeast native and YouTube pioneer kicks off his four-gig residency at Rivers casino April 29.
CasiNotes: Caesars AC antes up to get back in the game

Robert DeNiro’s hospitality operation is part of the plan to return the casino-hotel to prominence
CasiNotes: Sting, Chris Rock top spring casino headliner schedule

CasiNotes: your go-to guide to what is happening at casinos in Philly, Southeastern Pennsylvania and Atlantic City.
CasiNotes

CasiNotes: your go-to guide to what is happening at casinos in Philly, Southeastern Pennsylvania and Atlantic City.
The first anniversary of Live! Philadelphia Casino-Hotel

CasiNotes: your go-to guide to what is happening at casinos in Philly, Southeastern Pennsylvania and Atlantic City.
The millennial future of gambling

Slot machines are out, table games are in
WEEDADELPHIA!

We celebrate 4/20 with a look at the highs (and some bummers) of Philly’s surprisingly long and influential history with cannabis
Why we can celebrate the Bidens’ Delaware Valley ties

To me, the Prez-Elect and soon-to-be First Lady are just two of us.
Philly casinos are betting big on the future

Live! Rivers and Bally's in AC have big plans for a comeback

Recent Articles from this Writer

The comedy of Steven Wright: Cerebral, offbeat and politically incorrect?

CasiNotes: Summer attractions at the casinos: ‘90s nostalgia, lots of laughs – and Vincent Van Gogh?

Casinotes: No smoking continues at Rivers Casino plus Joe Rogan experiences Atlantic City

Kelsey Grammer talks “Cheers” and jeers your beers, unveils new craft ale that doesn’t suck

Casinotes: Ed Bassmaster at Rivers Casino plus new features at Oceans

CasiNotes: Caesars AC antes up to get back in the game

CasiNotes: Sting, Chris Rock top spring casino headliner schedule

CasiNotes

The first anniversary of Live! Philadelphia Casino-Hotel

The millennial future of gambling

WEEDADELPHIA!

Why we can celebrate the Bidens’ Delaware Valley ties

Philly casinos are betting big on the future