Splitting 8s in Blackjack

Sometimes in blackjack, the best offense is a good defense. And splitting pairs is often a form of defense.

Take a pair of 8s, especially when the dealer has a 10 face up. If we play it as a 16, we bust too often if we hit, and if we stand, the dealer beats us all 79 percent of the time he makes 17 or better. (more…)

Plan Your Family’s Trip to Tunica Before Summer Ends!

Pool parties are in full swing and the mosquitoes are running on all cylinders, but those back-to-school sales don’t lie – the end of summer is right around the corner. But there is still time to squeeze in one last family getaway before the school bells start ringing. Why not head down the road to Tunica and enjoy those precious last few days of summer? More than just a gaming destination, Tunica has a number of family-friendly activities that children of all ages can enjoy. (more…)

Always Entertainment in Tunica

You know the feeling you get when you “discover” a great band?  I love hearing new music!  And finding a local artist that I can tell all my friends about is even better.  A few years ago, I happened upon a band named Gabby Johnson.  Their cover songs were great, but then to hear the Gabby Johnson sound was awesome!  Many people in the Mississippi Delta know exactly what I’m talking about as fans of Gabby Johnson.   (more…)

Estimating Jackpot Frequency on the Slots

Slot machines have been with us ever since Charles Fey invented the Liberty Bell slot in San Francisco in the 1890s. Those early slots were mechanical, and if you knew the number of symbols per reel, you could calculate the odds.

If a game had three reels with 10 symbols on each reel, and one top jackpot symbol per reel, then the odds of hitting the top jackpot were 1 in 10 x 10 z 10, or one in 1,000. (more…)

Seeing the River Up Close with Travel Tunica!

You may have come to Tunica a dozen times to our nine casinos, but if you’re looking for a way to experience the culture of the area and Mississippi River while you’re here, we have the answer.  Travel Tunica’s Chrissy, Lisa, and I boarded the Tunica Queen for a Tom Sawyer adventure. (more…)