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    Archive for January, 2012

    Jan 31

    Casino Spotlight: Going Beyond Gaming at Bally’s Casino Tunica

    Written by Matt Jordan, Lifestyle/Entertainment

    So you’ve tried your luck on the casino floor and eaten until you are ready to burst at Bally’s Tunica Casino. What do you do next? Well, Bally’s Casino Tunica offers much more than hot games and great eats, so you have some options!
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    Jan 30

    Bed & Breakfasts Keep You Cozy This Winter!

    Written by Travel Tunica

    Imagine waking up to the aroma of berry stuffed french toast, grandmother’s recipe banana and pecan waffles, or avocado and bacon omelets with homemade biscuits and cheese grits.  I’d say that would be a good start to a much needed relaxing and pampered getaway.

    You may have come to Tunica several times and stayed in a casino or non-casino hotel room, but did you know Tunica has four Bed & Breakfasts?  (more…)

    Jan 27

    Casino Spotlight: Good Eats at Bally’s Casino Tunica

    Written by Matt Jordan, Lifestyle/Entertainment

    We’ve told you about the promotions, and we’ve told you about the games. Now it’s time to tell you about what is perhaps my favorite part of the Bally’s Casino Tunica experience—the food.
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    Jan 24

    Tunica Super Social Super Bowl Giveaway

    Written by Lisa Konupka for Travel Tunica

    Congratulations to the winners of the Tunica Super Social Super Bowl Giveaway

    First Place – Janet Williams

    Second Place – Elizabeth Neale

    Third Place – Allyson Bossie

    Are you placing your bets on the big game between Giants and the Patriots? Go all in with the Tunica Super Social Super Bowl Giveaway. To enter, click on the photo below and fill out the entry form. That’s all it takes to be entered to win one our our three prizes.  Grand Prize winner will win a two night stay in Tunica, $50 in fine dining and two buffet comps. Second Prize winner will win a one night stay and two buffet comps. Third Place winner will receive two buffet comps. Winners will be announced on February 6, 2012.

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    Jan 24

    Casino Spotlight: Betting on Bally’s Casino Tunica

    Written by Matt Jordan, Lifestyle/Entertainment

    Last time in our casino spotlight feature, we gave you the inside scoop on Bally’s Casino Tunica’s January promotions. Now, it’s time to get to where the real action is – the casino floor. Bally’s has it all – table games, slots and video poker – so you’re sure to find the game you’re looking for.

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    Jan 23

    A 21-year-old’s Royal Streak

    Written by John Grochowski, Gaming

    I recently was contacted by a reader who had a tale of extreme beginners luck. It seems the reader’s son drew a royal flush on a quarter video poker machine on his 21st birthday, on the very first hand he ever played. He played again the next day, and drew another royal, then did it again the next day. Three royal flushes, all within about 1,000 hands, starting from the young man’s first lifetime hand. (more…)

    Jan 17

    A Craps System that Wins More Often Than it Loses?

    Written by John Grochowski, Gaming

    In games that offer multiple wagering choice, it’s easy to design a system that will win more often than it loses. That doesn’t mean it’s to your advantage to play the system. (more…)

    Jan 10

    Casino Spotlight: Bally’s Casino Tunica Promotions Give You More

    Written by Matt Jordan, Lifestyle/Entertainment

    With nine world-class casino hotels featuring the best gaming, sensational dining and the hottest live entertainment between Atlantic City and Las Vegas, it can be hard to keep up with all that Tunica has to offer, so we’re going to make it easy for you! We are starting new series here at Down the Road – in-depth, month-long profiles of our casinos. We’ll give you an inside scoop on the features that make each of these destinations unique, and we’ll give you a behind-the-scenes look at the latest games and attractions at each. And, of course, we’ll be sure to tell you all about the specials and promotions available to help you make the most of your next trip.
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    Jan 09

    Why Do More Decks Increase the House Edge in Blackjack?

    Written by John Grochowski, Gaming

    If you play blackjack, you’ve probably heard that fewer decks are better for the player. And if all other rules are equal, that’s true. The house edge is lowest on single-deck games, and increases with each deck added. (more…)

    Jan 06

    Have you found the TunicaMS Comp Closet key?!

    Written by Chrissy Garner for Travel Tunica

    In case you aren’t aware, we are very forgetful and can’t seem to keep up with that darn Comp Closet key!  We love being able to give our awesome fans comps, but we can’t do that if we don’t have the key.

    Details on How to Play:

    1. Log on to TunicaTravel.com each week for your chance to WIN!

    2. Find the key to the TunicaMS Comp Closet on one of the TunicaTravel.com pages.

    3. Once you’ve found the key, submit your contact information to be entered to win the weekly prize.

    The key moves each week, so come back to TunicaTravel.com every week to see where it’s hidden. You must enter each week to be eligible to win that week’s prize.

    Winners will be chosen randomly from each week’s entries and will be announced on Facebook.com/TunicaMS and Twitter.com/TunicaMS.  So, if you want to be the first to know,Like TunicaMS on Facebook, or Follow @TunicaMS on Twitter!

    You are allowed one entry per week, Monday-Sunday.  Winners are chosen & posted on Monday afternoons.  For a complete list of rules, click here.