Tom Cantone is the man that revolutionized entertainment in both the Atlantic City, New Jersey and Connecticut casino gaming markets.

Now, Cantone is on the official ballot for the most Iconic and prestigious Hall of Fame in the state of New Jersey.

Here are just a few of the current iconic members, which demonstrates how hard it is to become a member.

Performing Arts & Entertainment

  • Bruce Springsteen (Musician)
  • Frank Sinatra (Singer)
  • Jack Nicholson (Actor)
  • Danny DeVito (Actor)
  • Whitney Houston (Singer)
  • James Gandolfini (Actor)
  • Wyclef Jean (Musician)
  • Jon Bon Jovi (Musician)
  • The Jonas Brothers (Musicians)
  • Kelly Ripa (TV Personality)

Sports

  • Yogi Berra (Baseball)
  • Carli Lloyd (Soccer)
  • Joe Theismann (Football)
  • Martin Brodeur (Hockey)
  • Patrick Ewing (Basketball)

Oh, by the way, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison and the second man to walk on the moon, Buzz Aldrin are also members of the New Jersey Hall of Fame.

Tom Cantone Is On The Ballot For The New Jersey Hall of Fame

Here is a direct link to vote for Tom Cantone, under the Performing Arts & Entertainment category:

http://VoteHallofFame.com

Foxwoods & Mohegan Sun Casinos In Connecticut

Until his recent retirement, Cantone was the long-time (18 years) President of Sports & Entertainment at Mohegan Gaming, Inc.

Prior to that, Cantone dominated the Atlantic City, New Jersey casino entertainment market.

In terms of hotel casino entertainment, sports, advertising and marketing ... Cantone has no equal.

For Nearly 50 Years

Cantone has literally written the book on booking iconic entertainment acts at Hershey Parks, Trump Hotel Casino Resorts & Sands Hotel Casino in Atlantic City and for more than 25 years total at Foxwoods and the past 18 years at Mohegan Sun.

Cantone Is The Most Influential Booker Of Entertainment In The Western Hemisphere

Tom Cantone was President Donald Trump's handpicked corporate-level Senior Vice President of Entertainment for all four with Trump Atlantic City properties.

When Cantone was named to run all of the Trump properties, The Philadelphia Daily News famously reported that this makes Cantone "the most influential booker of entertainment in the Western Hemisphere."

This wasn't just gushing hyperbole, it was actually true. And, as he always does, Cantone handled it all with grace and dignity.

Cantone Has Received Prestigious National Award

The Ellis Island Medal of Honor, which celebrates America's top leaders in business and industry,. Six past United States Presidents have also received this coveted award.

Cantone has also been recognized in Venues Now magazine among America's top 50 most influential and innovative leaders in the entertainment industry.

More from The Cantone Accomplishment Vault

"Brass, Glass & Class"

Cantone was the recipient of the Celebrity Access

"Innovator of the Year" award for the creative and

effective Viacom Residency that he implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.

When The Trump Plaza opened on May 15, 1984, it was known as "Brass, Glass and Class." It lived up to its billing.

With Cantone leading the entertainment, marketing and advertising efforts ... Trump Plaza became The Centerpiece of The Atlantic City Boardwalk ... and dethroned The Golden Nugget as the # 1 property in Atlantic City in 1988.

Tom Cantone — A Who’s Who Photo Gallery

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In My Estimation

Tom Cantone is worthy of entry to the New Jersey Hall of Fame.

For all of the above reasons, Cantone has already received my vote and I encourage that you give him yours. Here’s the link:

http://VoteHallofFame.com

Voting ends on May 5, 2026.

You can read all about it here:

https://www.njarts.net/2026-nj-hall-of-fame-nominees-include-sza-john-scher-michael-b-jordan-the-late-uncle-floyd

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