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The NFL playoffs this year have already been fantastic, and topping it off is a Super Bowl matchup that many hope will be one of the best ever. There are two title-hungry teams, two brothers head-coaching against each other, two quarterbacks who have each broken records this postseason, two defenses anchored by two of the league’s best linebackers, and that’s all not to mention the commercials and performances that make the game a spectacle like none other. Of course, even if everything else sucks, the party itself can be the highlight of the day if you pick the right one. Here is what you should know about choosing where to party in and around Atlantic City this Sunday.

"American Idol" contestant Sarah Restuccio was spotted at the Tropicana Casino and Resort's Quarter last weekend. The Hammonton resident was with some friends, escaping from the blueberry capitol of the world for an evening.

It was a Three Loco kind of weekend in Atlantic City as the hip-hop trio performed some of their hits to crowds at both Dusk at Caesars Atlantic City and The Pool After Dark at Harrah’s. The trio — Andy Milonakis, Simon “Dirt Nasty” Rex and Jody “Riff Raff” Christian — impressed both crowds with their performances.

Revel and SOJO 104.9-FM are teaming up for Restore the Shore SOJO Session with Andy Grammer 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at The Social at Revel.

It’s only a few simple steps

Resorts Casino Hotel is one step closer to bringing its Margaritaville project to life.

Alfonso Ribeiro of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” fame was the latest retro celebrity to host a party at The Pool After Dark at Harrah’s Resort. He even performed “The Carlton Dance,” made famous on the show that also started Will Smith.

Lori Sunshine, a South Jersey native and an Atlantic City favorite on the nightlife scene, has released her first EP and is on her way to taking the music world by storm.

Seeing the Latin floorshows at Cuba Libre in Tropicana Casino and Resort’s Quarter might be the quintessential experience of the Cuban-themed corridor.

New Year's Eve is the one night of the year when there is actually too much to do. There are so many places having great parties that it seems like no matter what you choose you're missing something else, and that makes it impossible for some people to make a decision. In Atlantic City, even the sleepiest of lounges become rowdy scenes as midnight approaches on Dec. 31, so you should know that almost anywhere is a fool-proof good time. Check out AtlanticCityInsiders.com for a complete list of what the city's bars and clubs are offering, and also read below for some advice on how to have the best last night of the year.

Antwan Andre “Big Boi” Patton made an appearance at The Pool After Dark at Harrah's last weekend. The rapper, songwriter, producer, actor and member of Outkast, performed for the crowd. Actor, rapper and songwriter Chingy also made an appearance at The Pool.

Ask almost anyone who has been to Acapulco for spring break, and they will tell you they saw The Devil.

A pair of big-time former NBA stars were in Atlantic City last weekend.

Live shows are their raison d’etre

“Jersey Shore” star and DJ Pauly D will host a special benefit appearance at The Pool at Harrah’s on Saturday, Dec. 8. He will donate his evening paycheck to the Architecture for Humanity Fund, with The Pool After Dark matching his donation.

It’s got the largest laughs in Atlantic City

Boogie Nights will try to cash in on the latest craze by offering a Yoga Rave 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, in conjunction with Grace & Glory Yoga of Linwood, Hotbox Yoga of Manayunk, Hot or Not Yoga of Manahawkin and Dhyna Yoga of Philadelphia and Haddonfield.

Been a long time that it’s rock ‘n’ rolled

Thanksgiving is a holiday surrounded by superlatives. It is reason for the most hectic travel period of the year. It precedes the craziest shopping day of the year. Its claim for most calories consumed in a single day is beyond dispute. And then there is Thanksgiving Eve, one of the busiest days of the year for bars and clubs, only topped by New Year’s Eve at some establishments. With most Americans home for the holiday and happy to toast with family and friends, it is easy to see why. Below are some of the best places in Atlantic City to expand your stomach for the next day’s feast with plenty of light beer and mixed drinks. Just be sure to book a hotel room or take a taxi — Thanksgiving weekend is also one of the worst times of the year for drunk driving, and there will be plenty of police out ensuring public safety.

It’s where the unsigned make their mark

The laughs never stop

They make a tun of good beer

Shaquille O’Neal, one of the greatest NBA players of all time, hung out at Revel last week, dining, gambling and having an awesome time.

Casinos will be hopping with Halloween bashes this weekend. Here are my picks: